SIMCOM holdings Inc. will soon join Directional Aviation’s family of private business aviation companies that include Flexjet, Sentient Jet and Flight Options. The deal, announced last week between Directional and SIMCOM’s current owner J.W. Childs Associates, is expected to close by next month and is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. No financial terms of the transaction were disclosed. SIMCOM is believed to be the largest independent provider of flight simulator-based training services to the global general aviation, business aviation and regional airline markets. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, SIMCOM provides training services at centers in Orlando, and Scottsdale as well as the United Kingdom.
Directional Aviation Acquires Simcom
Key Takeaways:
- Directional Aviation is acquiring SIMCOM Holdings Inc., a prominent independent provider of flight simulator-based training services for general, business, and regional aviation.
- The acquisition aims to enhance SIMCOM's operational stability and leverage Directional Aviation's extensive network and specialized knowledge in the private aviation industry.
- SIMCOM, which operates training centers in the US and UK, will continue to be led by CEO Eric Hinson and is expected to expand its role in global pilot training.
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