Tracked deals
75
75 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Aerospace & Defense Buyers & Acquisitions in Florida
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
59 strategic · 43 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
16 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- MRO and repair station expansion: Multiple deals center on FAA Part 145 (and similar) component maintenance and overhaul services.
- Engineered systems & components: Buyers add capabilities like oxygen systems, hydraulics/pneumatics-related maintenance, and aircraft systems repairs.
- Platform building by investors: Firms such as The Stephens Group and Arcline Investment Management back aerospace platforms that pursue add-on acquisitions.
- Florida locations in focus: North Miami Beach and Doral are notable for recent repair-station and component-repair transactions.
- Defense and space add-ons: Deals include autonomous defense capabilities and the creation of an independent space operations company (Rocketdyne).
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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Capital Management | 3 | Middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on ... | PE |
| Arcline Investment Management | 3 | Growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in indus... | PE |
| ATL Partners | 2 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| Aerox Aerospace Group | 2 | Designer, manufacturer and MRO provider of aviation oxyge... | Strategic |
| Aptus Aero, LLC | 2 | Newly formed aviation component MRO platform focused on a... | Strategic |
| Behrman Capital | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in defense & ... | PE |
| CORE Industrial Partners | 2 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle‑market manufa... | PE |
| First Class Air Holdings | 2 | Aerospace aftermarket operator and supplier of aircraft c... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| HEICO Corporation | 2 | Diversified aerospace and electronics company (Flight Sup... | Strategic |
| LifePort, LLC | 2 | Designer, manufacturer, certifier and integrator of aeros... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense in Florida by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Powerus Corporation (formerly Aureus Greenway Holdings)
- Target
- Powerus, Aureus Greenway Holdings
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Powerus completed its previously announced merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings, resulting in a newly combined publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker PUSA. The transaction became effective October 1, 2026, with Aureus Greenway Holdings renamed Powerus Corporation and Powerus as the surviving entity.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Ondas Inc.
- Target
- DZYNE Technologies, LLC
- Seller
- Highlander Partners, L.P.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas Inc. acquired DZYNE Technologies, LLC in a transaction valued at $875.8 million. The deal combines DZYNE’s long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects capabilities with Ondas’ autonomous defense portfolio under a newly created Ondas Sentinel division.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aptus Aero, LLC, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc. E.M.C. Aerospace is a FAA Part 145 open class repair station in North Miami Beach, Florida providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for power generation, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, and other aircraft systems. The acquisition is Aptus Aero’s second deal since forming in 2026, and is intended to strengthen the platform’s repair and parts sourcing capabilities for global passenger, cargo, and military customers.
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May 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Sunvair Aerospace Group
- Target
- Aircraft Systems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sunvair Aerospace Group acquired Aircraft Systems, a Miami-based FAA and EASA 145 repair station specializing in repair and overhaul of aircraft components across multiple disciplines including hydraulics, landing gear, electronics, and airframe-related systems. The deal is intended to expand Sunvair’s accessories and component capabilities and strengthen its position as a full-spectrum maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider for commercial and cargo operators worldwide.
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- Buyer
- Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- MTI Aviation
- Seller
- Jorge Mejia (founder and CEO, remaining significant shareholder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Capital Management announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in MTI Aviation, a provider of component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power generation components. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with MTI’s founder and CEO Jorge Mejia remaining a significant shareholder and continuing to lead the company.
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- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC, Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace), Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Stephens Group formed Aptus Aero, a new aviation MRO platform focused on acquiring and scaling component maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses, and completed the acquisition of Atlas Aerospace Accessories. Atlas Aerospace Accessories is a Part 145 repair station based in Doral, Florida, providing component repair services across pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical systems, electronics, and fuel systems.
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April 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Signia Aerospace, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Aerox Aerospace Group
- Seller
- Scott Ashton (owner of Aerox Aerospace Group)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Aerox Aerospace Group, a supplier of aviation oxygen systems for general, business, airline, military, and special-mission applications. The acquisition expands Signia’s engineered aircraft systems portfolio and adds portable and installed oxygen capabilities, including FAA Part 145 MRO support.
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- GA Telesis, LLC
- Target
- Landing Systems Services unit (LGS), Landing Gear Services (LGS) division
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
GA Telesis, through its Landing Gear Services (LGS) division, completed the integration of its newly acquired Landing Systems Services unit into the GA Telesis ecosystem ahead of schedule. The company reported improved delivery times for both commercial and government customers and secured multiple new long-term agreements for widebody, narrowbody, and regional aircraft platforms.
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February 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Exchange Income Corporation
- Target
- MnM Aircraft Component Holdings, Inc. (MACH 2)
- Seller
- MnM Aircraft Component Holdings, Inc. (vendor), Matthew Murrin (Founder / Seller)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) has acquired MnM Aircraft Component Holdings, Inc. ("MACH 2") for US$43 million, funded with US$9 million in EIC common shares to the vendor and US$34 million drawn on its credit facility. MACH 2 will operate as a subsidiary of EIC's Regional One platform, accelerating Regional One's expansion into the commercial aviation aftermarket by adding MACH 2's commercial USM expertise, inventory and customer relationships.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- AxioAero Group, CORE Industrial Partners
- Target
- Airway Aerospace LLC
- Seller
- Joe Ferrer, Jackie Ferrer
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
AxioAero Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired Airway Aerospace LLC, an FAA-, EASA- and CAA UK-certified aircraft component repair station based in Doral, Florida. The add-on strengthens AxioAero's aerospace MRO platform by adding Airway's component repair capabilities and certifications, expanding service coverage across commercial, cargo, and defense aviation markets.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Pan Am Flight Academy, Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- Alliance Aviation, Inc.
- Seller
- Federico Flores
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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January 5, 2026
- Buyer
- AE Industrial Partners, LP
- Target
- L3Harris Technologies (Space Propulsion, Power and Electronics Units), Rocketdyne
- Seller
- L3Harris Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AE Industrial Partners, LP has finalized the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ space propulsion, power and electronics units and is launching the acquired operations as an independent company named Rocketdyne. L3Harris will retain a minority stake and continue as a strategic partner, with the investment focused on scaling technologies such as the RL10 rocket engine, in-space propulsion thrusters, and nuclear power/energy solutions for space applications.
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November 21, 2025
- Buyer
- McNally Capital, Quiet Professionals
- Target
- Spathe Systems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Chicago-based private equity firm McNally Capital has merged its portfolio company Quiet Professionals with Tampa-based Spathe Systems to form a new defense technology platform aimed at supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces and the broader national security community. Quiet Professionals CEO Andy Wilson will lead the combined company (which will operate under a new name) to expand capabilities across cybersecurity, intelligence, cloud services and advanced analytics. McNally partnered with Nio Advisors on the transactions; Raymond James and Ropes Gray served as McNally's financial and legal advisers, respectively.
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November 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Jet Parts Engineering, Vance Street Capital
- Target
- Cima Aviation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Jet Parts Engineering (a Vance Street Capital portfolio company) has acquired Cima Aviation, an MRO specialist in fuel and hydraulic component repairs. The add-on expands JPE's aftermarket capabilities and shortens turnaround times for commercial, cargo, regional, and military aircraft customers.
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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- XTI Aerospace, Inc., Unusual Machines, Inc.
- Target
- Drone Nerds, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
XTI Aerospace acquired Drone Nerds, a major U.S. drone distributor and service provider, in a transaction announced in November 2025 that included approximately $40 million in purchase consideration. Concurrently, Unusual Machines made a $25 million strategic investment in XTI via convertible preferred stock to support XTI's expansion of vertical flight and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capabilities.
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October 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Hughes Network Systems, LLC, EchoStar Corporation
- Target
- Anderson Connectivity
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has acquired Anderson Connectivity, an aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing firm based in Melbourne, Florida. The deal brings engineering talent, FAA Part 145-certified repair capabilities and a Melbourne facility (pursuing Part 21 certification) into Hughes’ aviation, space and defense portfolio; founder Brian Anderson will join Hughes as Vice President, Aviation Technology & Innovation Officer.
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July 29, 2025
- Buyer
- HEICO Corporation
- Target
- Gables Engineering
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HEICO Corporation (through its Electronic Technologies Group) has acquired Gables Engineering, a Coral Gables, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of avionics controls, in a cash transaction. The deal—expected to be accretive to HEICO’s earnings within one year—expands HEICO’s avionics and flight-deck capabilities and supports continued R&D and American manufacturing investment.
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July 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Aerox Aerospace Group
- Target
- N23D Services, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Aerox Aerospace Group (parent of Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems) has acquired N23D Services, LLC, a provider of FAA-PMA aftermarket gas cylinders for aviation oxygen and compressed gas systems. The acquisition expands Aerox's FAA-PMA product lines and aftermarket capabilities to better serve commercial, business and military aviation customers.
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May 21, 2025
- Buyer
- McNally Capital, Nio Advisors, LLC
- Target
- Quiet Professionals, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
McNally Capital, partnering with Nio Advisors, acquired Quiet Professionals, a Tampa-based defense technology and intelligence contractor, in a late‑2024 investment. The investment will support Quiet Professionals’ next-phase growth — expanding analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and geospatial capabilities while preserving existing management and pursuing organic and inorganic growth.
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March 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Bain Capital, Jamco Corporation
- Target
- Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG)
- Seller
- Jacqueline Autry
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bain Capital has acquired Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG), a Boca Raton–based developer and supplier of electronically controlled aircraft window shade systems. ATG will operate alongside Bain portfolio company Jamco under common ownership to build a global cabin interiors platform; the seller is noted as long-time owner Jacqueline Autry.
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February 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- Pan Am Flight Academy, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Capital Management, a middle-market private equity firm focused on aerospace and defense, has acquired Pan Am Flight Academy, a Miami-based provider of flight simulator–based pilot and crew training. The acquisition — Acorn's fourth platform of its fifth fund — will support Pan Am's growth plans, including increasing its simulator fleet and pursuing organic and acquisitive expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.
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February 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Aerox Aerospace Group
- Target
- Omnigas Systems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aerox Aerospace Group has acquired Omnigas Systems, a specialist in hydrostatic testing and MRO services for aviation oxygen components and aircraft fire-suppression systems. The business will operate as Aerox Omnigas MRO under the Aerox umbrella, expanding the group's MRO and testing capabilities to complement its oxygen systems engineering and manufacturing divisions.
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January 30, 2025
- Buyer
- Tallvine Partners
- Target
- Odyssey Aviation U.S.
- Seller
- Granite Creek Capital Partners, Equivu Capital
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tallvine Partners has acquired Odyssey Aviation U.S., a fixed-base operator (FBO) with locations in Kissimmee, FL; Ypsilanti (Willow Run), MI; and St. Simons Island, GA, from Granite Creek Capital Partners and majority owner Equivu Capital. The transaction represents a sale/exit of the PE-backed portfolio company to an infrastructure-focused middle‑market investor.
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January 22, 2025
- Buyer
- LifePort, LLC, Tower Arch Capital
- Target
- PAC Seating Systems, LLC
- Seller
- Jad Azzi, Hector Marini
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
LifePort, a Woodland, Washington-based aerospace interiors company and portfolio company of Tower Arch Capital, has acquired PAC Seating Systems, a Palm City, Florida manufacturer of custom VIP and business-jet seating. The add-on expands LifePort's VIP aircraft interior capabilities, product portfolio and geographic reach; PAC Seating's existing operators Jad Azzi and Hector Marini will remain as investors and leaders in the combined business.
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- Buyer
- Management of Next Level Aviation
- Target
- Next Level Aviation
- Seller
- Turning Rock Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Turning Rock Partners announced the majority redemption of its preferred equity investment in Next Level Aviation, marking a sponsor exit after its 2019 investment. The transaction was consummated through a management-led recapitalization (supported by a bank partner); Next Level Aviation, headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, employs ~35 people across the U.S. and Ireland and is a global supplier of used serviceable aircraft parts.
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- Buyer
- Tinicum, L.P.
- Target
- Aeronix Technologies Group
- Seller
- ShoreView Industries
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tinicum, L.P. has acquired a controlling interest in Aeronix Technologies Group (ATG) from ShoreView Industries, with ShoreView and ATG employee shareholders retaining significant minority stakes. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, ATG supplies high-reliability defense electronics and engineering services across air, sea, ground and space domains; Tinicum said it will partner with management to support the company's next phase of growth and broaden its national security applications.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- CAE Inc., Flexjet, LLC
- Target
- SIMCOM Aviation Training
- Seller
- Volo Sicuro
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CAE will increase its ownership stake in its SIMCOM Aviation Training (SIMCOM) joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for $230 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the coming days and will be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand, while Flexjet will retain a minority stake. CAE and SIMCOM will also extend exclusive business aviation training services agreements with Flexjet and its affiliates by 5 years, extending the exclusivity period to 15 years.
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October 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Lockheed Martin
- Target
- Terran Orbital, Tyvak International
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lockheed Martin completed its previously announced acquisition of Terran Orbital and its subsidiary Tyvak International. The deal reinforces Lockheed Martin’s advanced satellite manufacturing and responsive space capabilities by combining Terran Orbital’s modular spacecraft platforms and mission services with Lockheed Martin’s integration and payload expertise.
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- Buyer
- H.I.G. Capital (affiliate)
- Target
- STS Aviation Group
- Seller
- Greenbriar Equity Group
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed a strategic equity acquisition of STS Aviation Group from Greenbriar Equity Group. STS’s executive team will remain in place and as significant shareholders while H.I.G. positions the business for global expansion, capability growth, and potential add-on acquisitions in the aviation MRO and parts-distribution market.
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October 1, 2024
- Buyer
- AEVEX Aerospace
- Target
- Veth Research Associates (VRA)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AEVEX Aerospace has acquired Veth Research Associates (VRA), a veteran‑owned specialist in navigation, sensor fusion and autonomous systems, to strengthen its capabilities for operating unmanned systems in jammed and GPS‑denied environments. The deal brings VRA’s LYNX vision‑based navigation system and related IP and expertise into AEVEX’s portfolio, enhancing autonomous navigation and decision‑making for DoD and international customers.
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September 3, 2024
- Buyer
- T2S Solutions
- Target
- Flexitech Aerospace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
T2S Solutions, a Madison Dearborn Partners–backed mission-focused defense and space systems provider, has acquired Flexitech Aerospace, an Orlando-based RF engineering and antenna manufacturer for spaceflight. The acquisition is an add-on to T2S that expands its RF communications, antenna, and spaceflight product capabilities to better serve government and commercial space customers.
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- Buyer
- kSARIA Corporation, Behrman Capital
- Target
- TopFlite Components
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
kSARIA Corporation, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired TopFlite Components, a Miami-based manufacturer of mission-critical electrical interconnect solutions. Greenwich Capital Group acted as exclusive advisor to TopFlite; the acquisition expands kSARIA's interconnect product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities for aerospace, defense and other harsh-environment end markets.
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July 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Charles Taylor
- Target
- M3 Aviation Services
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Charles Taylor has acquired M3 Aviation Services, an aviation claims, surveying and technical support specialist, effective June 27, 2024. The deal expands Charles Taylor's aviation adjusting capability and consolidates its reach across the Americas by adding M3's team and regional coverage in North and Latin America.
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June 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Atlantic Jet Partners
- Target
- Aerodyne Corp.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlantic Jet Partners has acquired Aerodyne Corp., a Stuart, Florida-based specialist in private jet turbine engine repair and maintenance. The deal expands Atlantic Jet Partners' aircraft engine maintenance and MRO capabilities to support its integrated aviation services offering.
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March 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Fairbanks Morse Defense, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- AMMCON Corp.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Jacksonville-based AMMCON Corp., a manufacturer of fittings and assembled components for naval platforms. The add-on strengthens FMD's turnkey maritime defense capabilities and expands AMMCON's products to additional U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command platforms.
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March 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Precise Systems, Bluestone Investment Partners
- Target
- Jardon & Howard Technologies (JHT)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Precise Systems, a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, has acquired Orlando-based Jardon & Howard Technologies (JHT) in a transaction that closed on February 16, 2024. The acquisition expands Precise Systems' training and simulation capabilities for Department of Defense and other federal customers by integrating JHT's proxSIMity simulation framework and interactive courseware into its platform.
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February 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Teedup, Leonid Capital Partners
- Target
- 55 Industries
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Private equity firm Teedup has acquired 55 Industries, an inspections and precision-machining services provider to the aerospace and defense sector. The deal was supported by a customized $7 million debt financing package from Leonid Capital Partners structured around 55 Industries' government contract backlog to help integrate and scale the business within the national security market.
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February 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, ATL Partners
- Target
- AOG Accessories
- Seller
- Ramon Portela, Humberto Aleman, Alain Wicke
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aero Accessories & Repair, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, has acquired AOG Accessories. Terms were not disclosed; the deal adds AOG's MRO capabilities (pneumatic, fuel, power generation, electromechanical, hydraulic, oxygen and galley components) to Aero Accessories' platform to accelerate capability and product offering expansion and strengthen customer relationships in the U.S. and internationally.
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January 22, 2024
- Buyer
- RocketStar
- Target
- Miles Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RocketStar announced it has acquired Miles Space and closed a $2.0 million seed financing that also converted $1.4 million of notes into Series Seed equity. The acquisition brings Miles Space's electric thruster and digital signal processing communications capabilities into RocketStar’s portfolio to accelerate development of fusion-enhanced propulsion, in-space communications, and launch offerings.
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- Buyer
- CORE Industrial Partners
- Target
- Aviation Concepts, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CORE Industrial Partners has completed a platform investment in Aviation Concepts, a Sunrise, Florida-based distributor of used serviceable material (USM) aircraft parts serving commercial and freight airlines, MROs and distributors. CORE will support Aviation Concepts’ growth and pursue strategic initiatives and complementary acquisitions; Bob Nardelli will become Chairman of Aviation Concepts’ board.
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January 14, 2024
- Buyer
- SwtSpot, LLC
- Target
- ArtemisX Defense Inc.
- Seller
- Xalles Holdings Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Xalles Holdings has sold ArtemisX Defense Inc., a Florida-based uncrewed systems subsidiary, to SwtSpot, LLC (a Marvina Case family company) in a profit‑sharing sale effective January 14, 2024. The transaction, with payments structured as quarterly installments equal to 90% of ArtemisX's net profits until the purchase price is paid, transfers ArtemisX's U.S. operations to SwtSpot while certain IP and products remain with Artemis Defense Technologies UK.
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November 27, 2023
- Buyer
- TJC, L.P. (The Jordan Company), Resolute Fund VI, L.P. (affiliate)
- Target
- Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) / Acron Aviation
- Seller
- L3Harris Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
An affiliate of The Resolute Fund VI (managed by TJC, L.P.) has closed the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies' Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business for $800 million in cash. The CAS business — comprising an Avionics manufacturing unit and a Commercial Training Solutions unit — will operate under the new name Acron Aviation and serves commercial, business/regional and military aviation customers worldwide. The sale represents L3Harris' divestiture of a commercial-focused unit to focus on its core defense operations.
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November 10, 2023
- Buyer
- Graham Corporation
- Target
- P3 Technologies, LLC
- Seller
- Sole owner (name not disclosed)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) acquired P3 Technologies, a Jupiter, Florida-based custom turbomachinery engineering and manufacturing business, in a stock-and-cash bolt-on transaction to expand its turbomachinery capabilities and proprietary technology. P3 generated approximately $6.0 million of revenue in fiscal 2023 and brings patented technologies (MCD and SCAMP) and an $8 million backlog; the stock portion of the purchase price is valued at $2.0 million (stock priced using a $15.92 average).
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November 1, 2023
- Buyer
- Eqlipse Technologies, Arlington Capital Partners
- Target
- SR Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Eqlipse Technologies, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has agreed to acquire SR Technologies (SRT), a provider of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare (EW) products and engineering solutions. The add-on acquisition expands Eqlipse's technical capabilities for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement customers; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close in Q4 2023.
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October 4, 2023
- Buyer
- VideoRay
- Target
- Blue Ring Imaging
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VideoRay of Pottstown, Pennsylvania has acquired Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, Florida developer of 3D visualization, multi-view perception and simulation technologies for unmanned systems. The acquisition brings Blue Ring's AI, AR/VR, 3D reconstruction and simulation capabilities into VideoRay's Mission Specialist ROV product line to improve autonomy, situational awareness and object detection for naval, research and commercial customers.
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March 2, 2023
- Buyer
- Signia Aerospace, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Lifesaving Systems Corp.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Lifesaving Systems Corp., a Florida-based supplier of helicopter and maritime rescue and survival equipment. The acquisition expands Signia's Mission Systems capabilities by adding Lifesaving Systems' rescue hooks, harnesses, litters and other maritime rescue products to its Onboard Systems business for cross-selling and operational integration.
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February 23, 2023
- Buyer
- First Class Air Holdings, O2 Investment Partners
- Target
- AVI Aviation (Aviation Inflatables, Inc.; Survival Products, Inc.)
- Seller
- Angie Alvarez, German Alvarez
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
First Class Air Holdings (a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners) made an investment in AVI Aviation, the holding company for Aviation Inflatables, Inc. and Survival Products, Inc., expanding FCAH’s aerospace aftermarket capabilities. AVI is an FAA/EASA Part 21 manufacturer and Part 145 licensed repair station specializing in MRO and manufacturing of aircraft emergency equipment and is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida.
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January 22, 2023
- Buyer
- LifePort, LLC, Tower Arch Capital
- Target
- PAC Seating Systems, LLC
- Seller
- Existing owners/operators (Jad Azzi and Hector Marini)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
LifePort, a portfolio company of Tower Arch Capital, has acquired PAC Seating Systems, a Palm City, Florida-based manufacturer of custom seating solutions for the business jet and VIP aerospace market. The deal expands LifePort's interiors and dynamic seating capabilities and geographic reach; existing PAC Seating operators Jad Azzi and Hector Marini will remain as investors and leaders in the combined business.
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November 30, 2022
- Buyer
- First Aviation Services Inc.
- Target
- Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. (AAMSI)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
First Aviation Services Inc. has acquired Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. (AAMSI), a Fort Lauderdale-based manufacturer and MRO provider for aircraft electronics, avionics, hydraulic and landing gear components. The deal, completed on November 22, 2022, expands First Aviation's manufacturing and repair capabilities — particularly its defense / DOD-approved repairs — and creates opportunities for vertical integration across its component repair and overhaul operations.
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November 3, 2022
- Buyer
- ATL Partners
- Target
- Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ATL Partners has made a majority investment in Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a Miramar, Florida-based provider of aerospace component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The founders, David and Kevin Vail, will remain significant equity holders and management will continue to run the business as ATL looks to support organic growth, geographic expansion and pursue add-on opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of aerospace acquisitions are most common in Florida?
Many recent deals focus on component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), including FAA Part 145 repair stations and specialty aircraft systems and components.
Which Florida sub-regions show up in recent transactions?
Recent items explicitly reference locations in Florida such as North Miami Beach and Doral.
Do investors play a role in Florida aerospace dealmaking?
Yes. Several acquisitions involve private equity and investment-backed platforms, including Arcline Investment Management, The Stephens Group, CORE Industrial Partners, Acorn Capital Management, and McNally Capital.
Are defense and space deals included, or is it only aviation MRO?
The page includes both. For example, there are acquisitions tied to autonomous defense capabilities and the launch of Rocketdyne from acquired L3Harris space propulsion, power, and electronics units.
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