Atlantic Aviation Acquires Jet Center at Santa Fe

Ocean Aviation (Kennedy Lewis-backed) Acquires National Jets FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

September 14, 2026

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Kennedy Lewis Investment Management-backed Ocean Aviation announced the acquisition of National Jets, a long-established fixed-base operator (FBO) at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL). National Jets will continue operating under its established name while Ocean Aviation begins a phased redevelopment to expand hangar and terminal capacity and add a new fuel farm.

Bain Capital Acquires APP Jet Center

January 29, 2026

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Bain Capital acquired APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator (FBO) providing aviation services and airport real estate across five U.S. locations. Ridgewood Infrastructure sold the APP Jet Center platform; the transaction closed in March 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Signature Aviation Acquires Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center

October 31, 2025

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Signature Aviation has acquired Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), adding the 10,000 sq. ft. main terminal and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar and office space to its global network. The deal expands Signature's presence in South Florida—one of the busiest private aviation regions—and integrates FXE into Signature's 200+ location network with planned terminal modernization and rebranding.

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

September 2, 2025

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Atlantic Aviation expanded its FBO network to 106 locations with the acquisition of Glacier Jet Center and Rocky Mountain Aircraft Services at Glacier Park International Airport (GPI) in Kalispell, Montana. The deal brings Atlantic’s full range of passenger/crew support, fueling, heated hangars and on-field Part 145 maintenance under its brand as it enters the Montana market.

Modern Aviation Acquires Three Northeast FBOs

October 13, 2022

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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.