O2 Investment Partners / First Class Air Holdings Acquires Aviation Inflatables and Survival Products

First Class Air Holdings (O2) Invests in AVI Aviation (Aviation Inflatables & Survival Products)

February 23, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

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.

O2 Investment Partners Acquires First Class Air Support and Cargo Repair

January 28, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners, a Midwestern private equity firm, acquired First Class Air Support, Inc. (FCAS) and Cargo Repair, LLC, both aerospace aftermarket companies headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founder Isac Roths remains a significant shareholder and will continue as President and CEO; the transaction closed on January 28, 2020.

FCAH Aerospace Partners with Air Cargo Equipment

April 18, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners, through its platform FCAH Aerospace, has made an investment in and partnered with Air Cargo Equipment to support the latter’s growth. The deal adds FAA- and EASA-certified cargo system repair, overhaul, exchange and parts sales capabilities to FCAH’s aftermarket and MRO platform, strengthening its cargo system services offering.

O2 Investment Partners (via FCAH Aerospace) Invests in Cobalt Aero Services

June 5, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

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.

CORE Industrial Partners Invests in Aviation Concepts to Launch Aerospace Platform

January 16, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

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.

O2 Aero Acquisitions Acquires Shaw Aerox (Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems)

April 29, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Aero Acquisitions, LLC has acquired Shaw Aerox, LLC (rebranded as Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems) from undisclosed sellers. The acquisition will support expansion of Aerox's design, manufacturing and MRO capabilities for aviation and medical oxygen systems and accessories.