Wisconsin Aviation Acquires Jaeger Aviation

Woolpert Acquires Jviation Inc.

October 1, 2020

Engineering Services

Woolpert has acquired Jviation Inc., a Denver-based airport planning, survey, architecture, engineering and construction management firm, to strengthen its aviation and airport infrastructure services. The acquisition expands Woolpert's geographic footprint in the western U.S.; Jviation, founded in 2007, is headquartered in Denver and has over 100 employees with offices in multiple states.

Spartan Education Group Acquires Illinois Aviation Academy

October 17, 2023

Education

Spartan Education Group, a Chicago-based aviation education operator, acquired Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA), a Part 141 flight school located at DuPage County Airport in West Chicago, Illinois. The deal expands Spartan's flight-training offerings and capacity (IAA operates a 30,000 sq. ft. facility and a fleet of 25+ aircraft) as part of efforts to address the U.S. pilot shortage.

UAV Factory (AE Industrial Partners) Acquires Jennings Aeronautics

September 14, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

UAV Factory, a portfolio company of private equity firm AE Industrial Partners, has acquired Jennings Aeronautics (JAI) and will combine JAI's SUAS capabilities with UAV Factory's tactical UAV and ISR platform. The deal expands AEI's unmanned and autonomous platform by adding JAI's engineering, manufacturing and autonomous flight-control expertise; terms were not disclosed.

Aero Accessories Acquires Aero Instruments & Avionics

November 4, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, has acquired Buffalo, New York-based Aero Instruments & Avionics. The add-on strengthens Aero Accessories' MRO capabilities across avionics, electro-mechanical and other complex aircraft components and expands its presence in the commercial, cargo and defense aftermarket; terms were not disclosed.

Aero Interiors Company (Balmoral affiliate) Acquires AeroVentions, LLC

May 14, 2019

Manufacturing

Aero Interiors Company (an affiliate of Balmoral Funds) completed a bolt‑on acquisition of AeroVentions, LLC, a designer, manufacturer and assembler of aircraft interior products based in Austin, Texas. The deal expands AIC’s product breadth, customer relationships and management talent as several senior managers from AeroVentions rejoin the platform to support growth and service quality.

Maverick Aviation Group Acquires Bristow Instruments

July 23, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Maverick Aviation Group Limited has acquired Bristow Instruments, a Sherwood Park, Alberta-based provider of aviation instrument sales, repair and calibration services. The deal is Maverick's inaugural platform acquisition; Bristow's former president and investor Bill Paliwoda will remain involved to support the transition as Maverick invests to expand capabilities and market presence.