Ocean Aviation (Kennedy Lewis-backed) Acquires National Jets FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
September 14, 2026
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management-backed Ocean Aviation announced the acquisition of National Jets, a long-established fixed-base operator (FBO) at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL). National Jets will continue operating under its established name while Ocean Aviation begins a phased redevelopment to expand hangar and terminal capacity and add a new fuel farm.
- Buyers
- Ocean Aviation, Kennedy Lewis Investment Management
- Targets
- National Jets
- Platforms
- Ocean Aviation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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