Baker McKenzie has advised FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI), a leading global provider of aviation training and simulation technology, on its definitive agreement with Acron Technologies to acquire its Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) business, including its Training Systems, Training Services, Aviation Academy, and Driver Training portfolio.
The agreement marks a significant expansion of FSI’s capabilities in the commercial aviation market, broadening and complementing its business simulator manufacturing capabilities and global training footprint. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Baker McKenzie team was led by New York Corporate Partners Steven Canner and Jieun Tak. Specialist Antitrust advice was provided by Partner Creighton Macy (Washington DC). Tax Partner Lane Morgan (Dallas), advised on the Tax aspects of the transaction.
The core Baker McKenzie team includes:
- M&A: Eli Clinton-Davis (London, on secondment to New York) and Trevor Scully (New York)
- Employment & Benefits: Kimberly Franko (New York), M’Alyssa Mecenas (Los Angeles) and Ben Choi (Palo Alto)
- Intellectual Property: Alysha Preston (New York) and Marcela Pertusi Hernández (New York)
- Data Privacy: Cristina Messerschmidt (Chicago) and Ernesto Claeyssen (New York)
- Real Estate: Sarah Swain (San Francisco) and Jessica Garda (Chicago)
- Environmental: Jessica Wicha (Chicago)
- Sanctions, Trade and Compliance: Lise Test (Washington DC), Geoff Martin (Washington DC), Steven Cotto (Washington DC), Patrick de Laperouse (Washington DC) and Aeryka Fausett (Washington DC).
- Regulatory (Merger Control and FDI): Rod Hunter (Washington DC), Elliot Hecht (Washington DC) and Evan Harris (Washington DC).
Commenting on the transaction, New York Corporate Partner Steven Canner, said: “It has been a pleasure to support the FSI team on this strategically important cross-border transaction. This deal is a strong example of Baker McKenzie’s ability to bring together deep specialist expertise across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions to deliver seamless advice for our clients. This deal marks an important step for FSI as it expands its capabilities in the commercial aviation market and strengthens its global training footprint.”
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