Today, IAE proudly announced its commitment to further invest in our Greek operations and infrastructure, strengthening our presence and capabilities in the region.
This milestone includes developments at Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) and enhancements to our aircraft fleet, ensuring better performance, efficiency, and service quality.
A special acknowledgment to
Manos Kelarakis, Deputy CEO of Cretan Eagle, and Wissam Al Mehyou,CEO IAE,
for their leadership and dedication in making this growth possible.
As for that Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) UAE, in partnership with Cretan Eagle Aviation, announced the opening of exclusive EASA pilot training seats for GCC students at the FlyIAA Greece Academy. Beginning January 2026, a limited number of students from the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar will have priority access to train in Greece, Europe’s dream destination for future pilots.
The Greece Academy offers one of the fastest ATPL pathways, enabling cadets to complete their license in 16–18 months thanks to year-round excellent flying conditions. Training includes the modern Diamond DA40 fleet, Piper Seneca PA-34, advanced AL250 FNPT II simulator, and premium accommodation close to the training base.
This initiative strengthens FlyIAA’s expanding multi-base training network and responds to increasing regional demand for high-quality, EASA-compliant pilot training.
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