Odyssey Aviation U.S. Acquires Golden Isles Aviation
March 2, 2023
Odyssey Aviation U.S. has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) serving McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The acquisition expands Odyssey's FBO network and was financed by private investment firms Granite Creek Capital Partners and Everside Capital; Golden Isles' CEO Larry Wade will join Odyssey as a partner and board member.
- Buyers
- Odyssey Aviation U.S., Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C., Everside Capital
- Targets
- Golden Isles Aviation
- Platforms
- Odyssey Aviation U.S.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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