On 16 December, Intercontinental Aviation Academy participated in the Women in Aviation – Middle East General Assembly in Riyadh, announcing scholarships exceeding $150,000 to support aspiring female pilots. The initiative included ATPL and Fundamentals of Aviation program awards, underscoring IAA’s leadership in advancing inclusion, opportunity, and talent development across the aviation sector. This milestone reflects IAA’s vision to shape a future where excellence in aviation knows no gender boundaries.
FlyIAA UAE and SolitAir have joined forces to launch the SolitAir Mentor Programme, unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2025. This industry‑aligned initiative is designed to shape the next generation of pilots through structured mentorship, airline‑centric development, and specialised workshops. Cadets enrolled in the EASA & GCAA ICAO ATPL integrated programme will benefit from close engagement with SolitAir, performance progress reports, and potential pathways to advanced airline training and employment. The partnership sets a new benchmark for aviation talent development in the UAE.