First Aviation Services Acquires Saint Technologies (REALLOCK)

First Aviation Services Acquires Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales (AAMSI)

November 30, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

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.

FL Technics Acquires Wright International

December 2, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group, acquired Wright International, a Toronto Pearson–headquartered provider of aircraft line maintenance services, giving FL Technics a foothold in the North American MRO market. Wright International will continue to be led by its founders and will join FL Technics' global network of line- and base-maintenance operations.

Clearwater (Altaris) Acquires TECH LOCK from RevSpring

July 27, 2022

Cybersecurity

Clearwater, an operating company of Altaris Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of TECH LOCK in a carve-out from RevSpring. The acquisition adds TECH LOCK's 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities and compliance services (HITRUST, PCI, CMMC, HIPAA) to Clearwater's healthcare-focused cybersecurity and compliance offering.

STS Aviation Group Acquires Airbase Services, Inc.

January 6, 2020

Transportation

STS Aviation Group acquired Airbase Services, Inc., an aircraft interiors maintenance, repair and management specialist based in Montreal, Quebec. The acquisition gives STS immediate entry into the Canadian MRO market through Airbase’s four Transport Canada–approved facilities (YUL, YYZ, YWG, YVR); terms were not disclosed and Airbase’s acting president Lena Watters will remain on as President.

Tiger Infrastructure Partners Acquires International Aerospace Coatings and Eirtech Aviation Services from Vance Street Capital

December 7, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Tiger Infrastructure Partners has acquired International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) and Eirtech Aviation Services (EAS) from Vance Street Capital. The transaction combines IAC's global aircraft coatings capability (headquartered in Shannon, Ireland) with EAS's engineering and asset management services (headquartered in Irvine, California) to create a leading aviation aftermarket platform; terms were not disclosed.

Weinberg Capital Group and Salt River Aviation Acquire Aviocraft

May 2, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Weinberg Capital Group and its portfolio company Salt River Aviation have acquired Aviocraft, an FAA Part 145–certified MRO provider based in Chandler, Arizona. The add-on expands Salt River Aviation's repair and overhaul capabilities for aircraft batteries, chargers, communications equipment, galleys, relays and other accessories.