Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Airlines

Acorn Capital Management Acquires Pan Am Flight Academy

On February 26, 2025, private equity firm Acorn Capital Management acquired airliner Pan Am Flight Academy

Acquisition Context
  • This is Acorn Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in the Airlines sector.
  • This is Acorn Capital Management’s 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Acorn Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 26, 2025
Target Pan Am Flight Academy
Sector Airlines
Buyer(s) Acorn Capital Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Fafinski Mark & Johnson (Legal)

Target Company

Pan Am Flight Academy

Miami, Florida, United States
Pan Am Flight Academy is a commercial aviation training, boasting unmatched experience, a diverse simulator fleet, and a comprehensive array of programs tailored to the aviation service industry. Pan Am Flight Academy was formed in 1992 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Acorn Capital Management is a private equity group focused on aerospace and defense opportunities. Acorn looks specifically for companies engaged in aerospace parts manufacturing, aircraft modification and upgrades, engineering services, logistics, procurement and maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Acorn Capital Management was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 20 of 20
Sector: Airlines 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 17 of 17
State: Florida 2 of 2
Country: United States 16 of 16
Year: 2025 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-07 Unitech Composites

Hayden, Idaho, United States

Unitech Composites designs develop and manufacture high-performance parts and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries. Unitech Composites specializes in composite and metal parts for all segments of the aircraft industry, including new production and aftermarket service for both commercial and defense aircraft. Unitech Composites was founded in 1980 and is based in Hayden, Idaho.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-04 Tods Technology

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Tods Technology is a manufacturer, assembler, and MRO of advanced composite materials and engineering solutions for air and sea defence systems, aircraft interiors, and air transport equipment. Tods Technology specialities include design engineering, radomes, sonar, and underwater acoustic domes, fairings, and high-temperature applications. Tods Technology was formed in 1932 and is headquartered in Dorchester, England.

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