Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires Kelly Aero LLC

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Hartzell Aviation

October 16, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartzell Aviation from Tailwind Technologies. Hartzell, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, designs and manufactures aircraft propellers and engine accessories through its Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech business units; Arcline said the acquisition fits its strategy of investing in critical suppliers and will support the company's next phase of growth.

Aero Precision Acquires Kellstrom Defense

March 2, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Aero Precision, a PE-backed aerospace distribution and services platform, has acquired Kellstrom Defense, a provider of defense aircraft aftermarket sustainment solutions. The deal combines distribution, repair & overhaul, engineering and logistics capabilities to create a larger privately owned military aftermarket distributor and expand Aero Precision's global defense aviation support footprint.

Kellstrom Holding Corporation Acquires Airborne Technologies, Inc.

November 22, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Kellstrom Holding Corporation (KHC) has acquired Airborne Technologies, Inc. (ATI), a Camarillo, California-based manufacturer of complex defense aircraft parts. ATI will be combined with Kellstrom Defense's Engineered Products segment to expand OEM-sanctioned parts manufacturing and aftermarket sustainment capabilities for military aircraft.

Enjet Aero Acquires Spartan Aerospace

March 17, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Enjet Aero, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Spartan Aerospace of Manchester, Connecticut, adding a 70,000 sq. ft. facility and 80+ employees to expand production capabilities and its greater Hartford presence. The acquisition enhances Enjet's capabilities in machined aeroengine components, sheet metal fabrication, and assemblies to better serve commercial and defense aerospace OEMs and MRO customers.

Hartzell Propeller Acquires WhirlWind Propellers

April 25, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Hartzell Propeller, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired WhirlWind Propellers Corporation to expand its product offering into light‑sport, experimental and unmanned aircraft markets. WhirlWind's founder Jim Rust will join Hartzell to support rapid prototyping and composite systems development.

Jet Parts Engineering Acquires Aero Parts Mart

January 7, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Jet Parts Engineering LLC, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital, has acquired Aero Parts Mart, Inc., a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of FAA-approved PMA replacement components. The transaction — the first strategic add-on for Jet Parts since partnering with Vance Street — expands the platform’s PMA catalogue (APM brings over 250 PMAs) to a combined offering of more than 1,300 PMAs; terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Neuberger Berman.