Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in Arkansas

O2 Investment Partners has invested through its platform FCAH Aerospace to acquire Cobalt Aero Services, a licensed FAA/EASA repair station specializing in nacelle, thrust reverser, and airframe component MRO. The deal adds complementary depot-level repair capabilities to the FCAH platform, supporting geographic expansion, capability enhancement, and increased service offerings to commercial, cargo, and defense customers.

Tricoastal Ventures, a capital investment firm focused on commercial aviation, acquired 100% of Central Flying Service from the Holbert family. The Little Rock-based general aviation services provider will be led by Phil Jordan (CEO) and Herb Knight (COO) under Tricoastal ownership and will pursue expansion of locations, adjacent markets and maintenance work for sister brands.

Quantic Electronics, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired BEI Precision Systems & Space Company, Inc. from J.F. Lehman & Company. The add-on acquisition expands Quantic's capabilities in mission-critical position feedback sensors, encoders, accelerometers, and frequency reference technologies for aerospace, space, and defense end markets.

Arlington Capital Partners completed the carve-out acquisition of Triumph Group’s forming and fabrication facilities and launched the business as Radius Aerospace, Inc. The deal creates a pure‑play aerospace forming and fabrication platform serving OEM and Tier‑1 aerospace & defense customers, with plans for organic growth and strategic add‑ons.