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 leading independent provider of flight simulator-based training services for general, business, and regional aviation.
- The acquisition is expected to integrate SIMCOM into Directional Aviation's family of private business aviation companies (e.g., Flexjet, Sentient Jet), enhancing SIMCOM's operational stability and industry reach.
- SIMCOM's current CEO, Eric Hinson, will continue to lead the company, with Directional Aviation anticipating significant opportunities for SIMCOM in global pilot training.
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