Kelsian Group Acquires All Aboard America! Holdings, Inc.

Student Transportation of America Acquires Multiple Regional Bus Operators

January 23, 2025

Transportation

Student Transportation of America (STA) completed a series of add-on acquisitions of regional school and charter bus operators across the U.S., increasing STA’s annual revenue by more than $70 million, adding over 1,000 employees and nearly 900 vehicles. The acquired operators include Visconti Bus Service, VW Trans, Birnie Bus Service and Birnie Transit, Desert Choice Transport, West Point Tours, Brandt Buses, and Assist-to-Transport, which will be integrated to expand STA’s national footprint and service capabilities.

Alaska Airlines Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

September 18, 2024

Transportation

Alaska Air Group completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings (Hawaiian Airlines) in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.9 billion. The combination expands Alaska’s network across the Pacific and enhances guest benefits by integrating loyalty, lounges, and future unified operations while preserving both airline brands.

Kinetic–Globalvia Consortium to Acquire Go‑Ahead Group for $789M

June 14, 2022

Transportation

A consortium of Australian bus operator Kinetic and Spanish infrastructure group Globalvia has agreed to acquire UK transport operator Go‑Ahead Group for $789 million (£647.7m). Go‑Ahead shareholders will receive 1,500 pence per share (1,450p cash plus a 50p special dividend); the buyers formed a new acquisition vehicle (Bidco) and expect the deal to close in October 2022, committing to invest in decarbonisation and digitalisation of Go‑Ahead's operations.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Onboard Systems International

October 12, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Onboard Systems International from Liberty Hall Capital Partners. The acquisition expands Arcline's portfolio in mission-critical electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense, adding a designer, manufacturer, and servicer of external cargo equipment for military and civil helicopters headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

H.I.G. Infrastructure Acquires North America Central School Bus

August 2, 2021

Transportation

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital's infrastructure arm has acquired North America Central School Bus (NAC), a Joliet, Illinois–based student transportation provider. The deal was an exit for prior sponsor Goldner Hawn LP; H.I.G. said it will support geographic expansion and a transition to next-generation (including electric) bus technology while management, led by CEO Steve Hemmerlein, remains in place.

All Aboard America! Holdings Acquires Sun Diego Charter

May 1, 2014

Transportation

All Aboard America! Holdings, Inc. (AHI), a Celerity Partners portfolio company, has completed its acquisition of Sun Diego Charter, a Southern California motorcoach, bus and shuttle operator. The deal is an add-on for AHI — its fourth acquisition since the platform was created in July 2012 — and expands AHI's regional charter and shuttle capabilities in the San Diego area.