Hollywood star pays flying visit to Ayla

Students at Ayla Aviation Academy were excited when Hollywood star Jesse Spencer made a surprise visit to the school this week. Spencer, also known as Dr. Chase on the renowned series, House M.D, chose to stop by the academy while on holiday in Aqaba, Jordan.
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He was given a comprehensive tour of the facilities that included the maintenance hangars, flight simulators, and briefing rooms.
After meeting with Ayla students and various personnel from different departments at the academy, Spencer was offered a scenic flight on one of Ayla’s state-of-the-art Diamond Aircrafts, the DA40.

The DA40, with its composite frame, great efficiency, and pristine safety record, is setting new milestones in the training of today’s pilots. Its glass cockpit and joystick maneuverability provides students with an easy transition to modern jet liners.  Captain Basma,a flight instructor at Ayla, flew Spencer for an hour over the blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.


After landing back at King Hussein International Airport, Spencer emphasized how impressed he was by the high quality, professionalism, and the multinational environment present at the school.  He thanked the school for the great flight, and wished Ayla continuous success.