M&A Deal Summary

Spartan Acquires Aviator Air

On November 4, 2025, Spartan acquired education company Aviator Air

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Spartan’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Spartan’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Spartan’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-11-04
Target Aviator Air
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Spartan
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aviator Air

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Aviator Air is a full-service FBO and flight training that provides professional pilot training under FAA Part 61 at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in Grand Prairie, Texas. It provides pilot training toward five FAA certificates and ratings, including Private Pilot (ASEL), Instrument Airplane, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). The flight training location features a fleet of aircraft, a full-motion flight simulator, and a flexible, student-centered approach with adaptable scheduling and both pay-as-you-fly and block-rate options. Aviator Air is based in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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Buyer

Spartan

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Category Company
Founded 1928
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

Spartan provides hands-on training in aviation maintenance, avionics, nondestructive testing and quality control. Students can graduate from Spartan’s programs in anywhere from 12 to 23 months with high-demand skills. Students gain the professional training and credentials necessary to work in some of the most exciting industries and in many parts of the world. Spartan was formed in 1928 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1