AE Industrial Partners Acquires AIM MRO

AAR to Acquire 65% Controlling Interest in MRO Holdings

September 28, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

AAR entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings at an implied enterprise value of $4.0 billion, while MRO Holdings’ existing owners will retain a minority stake and AAR will have options to acquire the remaining interest. The acquisition is expected to add substantial aircraft heavy-maintenance capacity and expand AAR’s aviation aftermarket platform; closing is expected in AAR’s fiscal third quarter ending February 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

ATC Group Acquires PAS MRO

April 8, 2026

IT Services

ATC Group, backed by AE Industrial Partners, acquired PAS MRO, a specialized bearing repair provider based in Bristow, Oklahoma. The deal expands ATC Group’s aerospace component MRO capabilities, adds depth in high-value bearing repair, and strengthens its footprint in Oklahoma by combining PAS MRO with ATC’s existing Tulsa operations.

AIM MRO Holdings Acquires AA Bushings (Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc.)

March 12, 2026

Industrial Services

AIM MRO Holdings acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc., doing business as AA Bushings, to expand its aerospace aftermarket landing gear components portfolio. The add-on acquisition increases AIM MRO’s manufacturing capacity with a state-of-the-art facility focused on landing gear components and enables cross-selling opportunities within its consumables offerings.

AE Industrial Partners Acquires Air Transport Components to Establish Aerospace MRO Platform

June 16, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

AE Industrial Partners has acquired Air Transport Components (ATC), a provider of aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, to serve as the cornerstone of a new aerospace MRO platform. The investment positions the platform to expand component repair capabilities across commercial, cargo, and military markets and pursue organic growth and further acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

AIM MRO (AE Industrial Partners-backed) Acquires Tribologix

January 17, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

AE Industrial Partners-backed AIM MRO Holdings, LLC acquired Tribologix, a Golden, Colorado-based developer of engineered dry film lubricants and surface coatings for extreme environments. Terms were not disclosed; Tribologix CEO Ben Ehrens will remain with the business as a consultant and the deal expands AIM MRO's capabilities in aerospace-grade surface coatings.

ATL Partners Makes Majority Investment in Aero Accessories

November 3, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

ATL Partners has made a majority investment in Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a Miramar, Florida-based provider of aerospace component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The founders, David and Kevin Vail, will remain significant equity holders and management will continue to run the business as ATL looks to support organic growth, geographic expansion and pursue add-on opportunities.