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All Nippon Airways Buys Pan Am International Flight Academy

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Key Takeaways:

  • All Nippon Airways acquired Pan Am International Flight Academy, the last remnant of original Pan American World Airways, for $139.5 million.
  • This acquisition aims to meet the increasing global demand for pilot training, particularly in Asia, where significant air travel growth is expected.
  • All Nippon Airways plans to expand Pan Am's training services into Asia, providing for its own group and other carriers, while retaining the Pan Am name.
  • The deal positions the Japanese airline to create a lucrative new revenue source through expanded training operations.
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Pan Am International Flight Academy, the last remaining vestige of the original Pan American World Airways, is now a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways after the Japanese airline bought the training provider for $139.5 million.

The companies said the deal forges “a strong partnership” to meet increasing demand for pilot training worldwide. Pan Am is one of the world’s largest independent flight simulation and aviation training providers with the second largest number of simulators used for airline training. It will retain the Pan Am name, the companies said.

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