Spartan Education Group Acquires Illinois Aviation Academy

The Blackhawk Group Acquires Silver Sky Aviation

January 9, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

The Blackhawk Group, a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, has acquired Silver Sky Aviation of Wasilla, Alaska, expanding TBG's Performance Center Network into Alaska. The acquisition adds a sixth Performance Center location and strengthens TBG's turboprop maintenance and performance capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Pan Am Flight Academy Acquires Alliance Aviation

January 7, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Pan Am Flight Academy, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, has acquired Alliance Aviation, a Part 142 flight training organization. Alliance will operate as a division of Pan Am under the continued leadership of owner Federico Flores, strengthening Pan Am’s simulator-based training capabilities and expanding its reach in Latin America.

Spartan Education Group Acquires Aviator Air Flight School

October 15, 2025

Education

Spartan Education Group (SEG) has acquired Aviator Air Flight School, LLC, a flight training location and FBO at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in Grand Prairie, Texas. SEG assumed ownership and operations on October 15, 2025, expanding its nationwide pilot training network and adding FAA Part 61 flight training capacity in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.

Enjet Aero Acquires Spartan Aerospace

March 17, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Enjet Aero, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Spartan Aerospace of Manchester, Connecticut, adding a 70,000 sq. ft. facility and 80+ employees to expand production capabilities and its greater Hartford presence. The acquisition enhances Enjet's capabilities in machined aeroengine components, sheet metal fabrication, and assemblies to better serve commercial and defense aerospace OEMs and MRO customers.

Carver Aero Acquires LumanAir Aviation Services and ATS Illinois

August 20, 2021

Transportation

Iowa-based Carver Aero has acquired two Aurora, Illinois aviation businesses: LumanAir Aviation Services and ATS Illinois. The acquisitions bring aircraft maintenance, engine/turbine servicing, flight training and FBO/charter capabilities under Carver Aero as it expands operations at Aurora Municipal Airport.

Wisconsin Aviation Acquires Jaeger Aviation

September 22, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Wisconsin Aviation, a full-service fixed-base operator, has acquired Jaeger Aviation of Willmar, Minnesota to expand its aircraft interiors capability. The acquisition brings Jaeger’s Spatial Interior product line and upholstery expertise into Wisconsin Aviation’s aircraft interiors department to support growth in general aviation interior repairs and refurbishments.