Apollo Infrastructure Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Modern Aviation

Modern Aviation Acquires Elliott Aviation's Des Moines FBO

September 22, 2022

Transportation

Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of the fixed-base operator (FBO) assets and operations at Des Moines International Airport from Elliott Aviation, expanding Modern's national network to thirteen locations. The Des Moines FBO operates on a 17-acre leasehold with substantial hangar and office space; Elliott will retain and continue to operate its MRO business on the airfield. Modern Aviation is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

Modern Aviation Acquires Three Northeast FBOs

October 13, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Modern Aviation has executed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Mystic Jet Center, LLC (Groton–New London Airport, Groton, CT), Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC (Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport, Trenton, ME) and Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC (Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland, VT) from their two owners. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2022 — adds more than 161,500 square feet of leasable hangar and office space, retains all employees and expands Modern Aviation’s FBO network to 16 locations; Modern Aviation is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

Igneo Infrastructure Partners Acquires Infinity Aviation Group

June 11, 2025

Transportation

Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, has acquired Infinity Aviation Group, a fixed‑base operator (FBO) platform headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, including on‑airport assets at Boire Field (KASH). Transaction terms were not disclosed; Igneo named Steven Levesque CEO of Infinity Aviation and said it will invest to grow and develop general aviation infrastructure across North America as part of its dedicated North American strategy.

Modern Aviation Acquires Sheltair FBO Operations at Francis S. Gabreski (FOK) and Republic (FRG) Airports

September 1, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of the fixed-base operator (FBO) assets and operations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton Beach, NY and Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, NY from Sheltair Aviation. The deal expands Modern Aviation's Northeast footprint to 12 FBO locations and the company is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

Jet Aviation Acquires ASTONSKY FBO Operations at Paris-Le Bourget

August 1, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Jet Aviation has acquired ASTONSKY's ground handling, hangarage and FBO operations at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France. The acquisition expands Jet Aviation's EMEA FBO network and adds a flagship Paris-Le Bourget location offering handling, fueling, hangarage and passenger/crew services.

Apollo Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Bold Production Services

February 12, 2025

Energy

Funds managed by Apollo affiliates have acquired a majority interest in Bold Production Services, a Houston-based provider of contracted natural gas treatment solutions. The investment will support Bold's growth and expansion of its fleet and services to meet rising U.S. natural gas demand across Permian and Eagle Ford basins.