FCAH Aerospace Partners with Air Cargo Equipment

O2 Investment Partners (via FCAH Aerospace) Invests in Cobalt Aero Services

June 5, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners has invested through its platform FCAH Aerospace to acquire Cobalt Aero Services, a licensed FAA/EASA repair station specializing in nacelle, thrust reverser, and airframe component MRO. The deal adds complementary depot-level repair capabilities to the FCAH platform, supporting geographic expansion, capability enhancement, and increased service offerings to commercial, cargo, and defense customers.

FCAH Aerospace (O2 Investment Partners) Acquires Innodyne Systems

August 22, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners, through its platform FCAH Aerospace, has made an investment in and partnered with Innodyne Systems, an FAA/EASA Part 145 repair station specializing in MRO, DER, and OPP component services. The deal positions FCAH to expand its engineering and repair capabilities—adding proprietary DER/OPP repairs and creating cross-sell opportunities across commercial, cargo, defense, regional and business-jet markets.

O2 Investment Partners Acquires First Class Air Support and Cargo Repair

January 28, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners, a Midwestern private equity firm, acquired First Class Air Support, Inc. (FCAS) and Cargo Repair, LLC, both aerospace aftermarket companies headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founder Isac Roths remains a significant shareholder and will continue as President and CEO; the transaction closed on January 28, 2020.

First Class Air Holdings (O2) Invests in AVI Aviation (Aviation Inflatables & Survival Products)

February 23, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

First Class Air Holdings (a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners) made an investment in AVI Aviation, the holding company for Aviation Inflatables, Inc. and Survival Products, Inc., expanding FCAH’s aerospace aftermarket capabilities. AVI is an FAA/EASA Part 21 manufacturer and Part 145 licensed repair station specializing in MRO and manufacturing of aircraft emergency equipment and is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida.

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.

AxioAero Group Acquires Airway Aerospace LLC

January 7, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

AxioAero Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired Airway Aerospace LLC, an FAA-, EASA- and CAA UK-certified aircraft component repair station based in Doral, Florida. The add-on strengthens AxioAero's aerospace MRO platform by adding Airway's component repair capabilities and certifications, expanding service coverage across commercial, cargo, and defense aviation markets.