Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires West Star Aviation from The Sterling Group

The Sterling Group Acquires West Star Aviation from Norwest Equity Partners

March 2, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

The Sterling Group, a middle-market private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of West Star Aviation from Norwest Equity Partners. West Star is a leading independent provider of MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services to the business aviation industry with primary locations in East Alton, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Perryville, Missouri.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Sunvair Aerospace Group from Blue Sea Capital

June 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group, a U.S.-based aircraft component MRO specialist, from Blue Sea Capital. Greenbriar said the investment will support Sunvair's organic growth and acquisition strategy to expand its engineered MRO capabilities across landing gear, avionics and accessory repairs.

West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation

November 6, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

West Star Aviation, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired Jet East from Gama Aviation. The deal brings together two business-aviation MRO providers to expand geographic coverage, AOG/mobile capabilities, and heavy- and line-maintenance services (transaction announced in Nov 2023; reported sale price ~US$131 million).

H.I.G. Capital Acquires STS Aviation Group from Greenbriar Equity Group

October 8, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed a strategic equity acquisition of STS Aviation Group from Greenbriar Equity Group. STS’s executive team will remain in place and as significant shareholders while H.I.G. positions the business for global expansion, capability growth, and potential add-on acquisitions in the aviation MRO and parts-distribution market.

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.

Greenbriar Equity Group Makes Strategic Growth Investment in The Facilities Group

February 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Greenbriar Equity Group completed a strategic growth investment in The Facilities Group to support the facilities maintenance consolidator's growth acceleration and M&A strategy. The Facilities Group will continue to be led by CEO Bryson Raver from its Tampa, Florida headquarters as Greenbriar supports expanded service lines and acquisitions.