McNally Capital Acquires Airforce Turbine Service (ATS)
December 18, 2025
McNally Capital has acquired Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd. (ATS), a Texas-headquartered provider of PT6A turboprop engine MRO and aftermarket services, marking the first investment from McNally Capital Fund III. As part of the transaction, Johannesburg-based TEMRO will join ATS as a wholly owned operating subsidiary and industry executive Rob Wilson will serve as Executive Chairman to support scaling and capability expansion.
- Buyers
- McNally Capital, Rob Wilson
- Targets
- Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd.
- Sellers
- Chris Carson (Managing Partner and Owner of ATS)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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