Lawrenceville, GA – January 1st, 2025 – Magnolia Aviation and Thrasher Aviation are excited to announce their merger, creating an industry-leading flight training organization. The newly combined company will operate from its new headquarters in Lawrenceville, GA, with a state-of-the-art fleet of Van’s Aircraft RV-12iS aircraft to provide high-quality, hands-on training for aspiring pilots.

Key Highlights:

Modern Fleet: A fleet of Van’s Aircraft RV-12iS aircraft designed for precision training and optimal student learning.

Southeast Expansion: A strategic move to strengthen flight training operations and services across the Southeastern U.S. with locations in Memphis, TN, and Atlanta, GA.

World-Class Training: Offering expert flight instruction to prepare the next generation of pilots.

Leadership Transition: Brian Simmons of Thrasher Aviation will step into the role of President of Magnolia Aviation following the merger, bringing his extensive experience and leadership to further strengthen the company’s growth and vision. Steven Wood from Thrasher Aviation will be moving into the role of Director of Safety of Magnolia Aviation.

“We are incredibly excited about this merger with Thrasher Aviation,” said Sean Hamilton, Owner of Magnolia Aviation. “It allows us to combine our strengths and deliver an even higher level of training to our students. We’re committed to equipping the next generation of pilots with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their careers. I’m thrilled to welcome Brian and Steven to the team and look forward to working closely with them as we continue to grow.”

For more information, visit https://www.magnoliaaviation.com/.