Signia Aerospace Acquires Lifesaving Systems Corp.

Signia Aerospace (Arcline) Acquires Precise Flight

August 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Precise Flight, Inc., a Bend, Oregon-based designer and manufacturer of aviation safety and performance systems. The acquisition is an add-on to Signia's aerospace platform intended to expand its product capabilities and aftermarket/OEM offerings across commercial, business, rotorcraft and general aviation markets.

Arcline Forms Signia Aerospace and Acquires International Mezzo Technologies

July 19, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management formed Signia Aerospace and announced that Signia has acquired International Mezzo Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance microtube heat exchangers. The acquisition bolsters Signia’s Thermal Management capability and expands its product and service offerings to aerospace, defense, space and other end markets.

Signia Aerospace Acquires Goodrich Hoist & Winch from Collins Aerospace (rebranded Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch)

November 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has completed the acquisition of the Goodrich Hoist & Winch business from Collins Aerospace (an RTX Corporation business). The business will be rebranded as Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, remain headquartered in Anaheim, California, and operate within Signia's Mission Systems unit alongside other Signia brands; an adjacent MRO/spares facility is planned to be fully operational by end of 2025.

Signia Aerospace (Arcline) Acquires Meeker Aviation and Airfilm Camera Systems

November 6, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Meeker Aviation and Airfilm Camera Systems. The deal adds Meeker's aircraft external payload mounts and Airfilm's camera systems to Signia's Mission Systems segment, expanding its mission-specific equipment offerings for military, utility, law enforcement and production customers.

Vita Inclinata Technologies Acquires Air Rescue Systems

July 17, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Vita Inclinata Technologies, through its Vita Aerospace division, has acquired Air Rescue Systems (ARS), a provider of advanced helicopter response training and mission-specific equipment. The acquisition combines Vita's intelligent lifting systems and manufacturing capabilities with ARS's specialized training programs and equipment to expand MEDEVAC, search-and-rescue, and emergency-response offerings to military and public-safety customers.

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.