Atlantic Aviation Acquires Glacier Jet Center and Rocky Mountain Aircraft Services in Kalispell, Montana

Apollo and GIC Invest in Atlantic Aviation Alongside KKR

August 27, 2026

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Apollo-managed funds acquired a significant, co-controlling interest in Atlantic Aviation in a transaction valuing the company at nearly $10 billion. KKR-managed funds retained a substantial stake, and GIC participated as a co-investor; Atlantic is expected to pursue targeted investment and expansion into new markets.

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Jet Center at Santa Fe

November 10, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Atlantic Aviation has acquired Jet Center at Santa Fe, a full-service FBO at Santa Fe Regional Airport, adding approximately 16.5 acres of ramp space, a modern executive terminal and ~50,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar space to its network. The facility immediately begins operating as Atlantic Aviation and expands the operator's presence in New Mexico as part of its strategy to add high-quality FBO locations.

The Blackhawk Group Acquires Glendale Aero Services' MRO Business

January 6, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

The Blackhawk Group, a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, has acquired the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business of Glendale Aero Services and will rebrand the operation as a Blackhawk Performance Center (BPC-Glendale). The acquisition expands The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center network and adds specialized Cirrus SR/Vision Jet and Cessna MRO, CAPS and avionics capabilities; Glendale’s Director of Maintenance, John Fisher, will remain in place. Terms were not disclosed.

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.

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Lynx FBO Network

February 28, 2022

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Atlantic Aviation, a KKR-backed FBO operator, has acquired the Lynx FBO chain and its nine U.S. locations. The deal expands Atlantic’s network with new locations and former Lynx employees, supporting the company’s continued geographic growth and network consolidation.

Private Investment Group Acquires Mountain Aviation

August 21, 2014

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Mountain Aviation, Inc., a Broomfield, Colorado-based aircraft charter, management and maintenance company, was acquired by an unnamed private investment group. The new ownership will keep existing management in place and seeks to grow Mountain Aviation's position in the Rocky Mountain region while expanding services into the oil & gas and government markets.