FlyHouse Acquires Jets MRO to Expand Business Aviation Maintenance Footprint

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.

FlyHouse to Acquire Sun Air Jets

October 15, 2025

Transportation

FlyHouse has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sun Air Jets, a Southern California aircraft management and charter operator. The deal is intended to expand FlyHouse’s maintenance, management, and operational capabilities, including adding FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification and expanding facilities and fleet capacity at West Coast airports.

Northern Jet Acquires FAA Part 145 Repair Station

January 15, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Northern Jet announced the acquisition of a Part 145 Repair Station, adding FAA-certified maintenance capabilities to its operations. The move expands Northern Jet's in-house MRO capabilities to reduce downtime, increase oversight of maintenance quality, and decrease reliance on third-party vendors.

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.

Flexjet Acquires Constant Aviation

February 22, 2023

Transportation

Flexjet has acquired Constant Aviation, an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, and will integrate Constant's facilities and AOG mobile response network into its operations. The acquisition expands Flexjet's in-house maintenance capabilities and footprint (including Cleveland and Orlando facilities), supports fleet growth and adds rotorcraft and UAS MRO capabilities.

AE Industrial Partners Acquires AIM MRO

December 2, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has acquired AIM MRO, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer and supply chain manager of consumable repair products for the aerospace engine aftermarket. The transaction, which closed Dec. 2, 2019, positions AEI to expand AIM MRO's capabilities and accelerate growth across global aerospace engine and gas turbine MRO customers.