Atlantic Aviation Acquires Glacier Jet Center and Rocky Mountain Aircraft Services in Kalispell, Montana

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Jet Center at Santa Fe

November 10, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Atlantic Aviation has acquired Jet Center at Santa Fe, a full-service FBO at Santa Fe Regional Airport, adding approximately 16.5 acres of ramp space, a modern executive terminal and ~50,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar space to its network. The facility immediately begins operating as Atlantic Aviation and expands the operator's presence in New Mexico as part of its strategy to add high-quality FBO locations.

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.

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Lynx FBO Network

February 28, 2022

Transportation

Atlantic Aviation, a KKR-backed FBO operator, has acquired the Lynx FBO chain and its nine U.S. locations. The deal expands Atlantic’s network with new locations and former Lynx employees, supporting the company’s continued geographic growth and network consolidation.

Modern Aviation Acquires Three Northeast FBOs

October 13, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Modern Aviation has executed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Mystic Jet Center, LLC (Groton–New London Airport, Groton, CT), Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC (Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport, Trenton, ME) and Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC (Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland, VT) from their two owners. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2022 — adds more than 161,500 square feet of leasable hangar and office space, retains all employees and expands Modern Aviation’s FBO network to 16 locations; Modern Aviation is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

Jet Aviation Acquires ASTONSKY FBO Operations at Paris-Le Bourget

August 1, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Jet Aviation has acquired ASTONSKY's ground handling, hangarage and FBO operations at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France. The acquisition expands Jet Aviation's EMEA FBO network and adds a flagship Paris-Le Bourget location offering handling, fueling, hangarage and passenger/crew services.

Pilot Freight Services Acquires Kansas City Franchise

April 1, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services (backed by ATL Partners and BCI) has acquired the company's Kansas City franchise, integrating the station and its employees into Pilot's corporate organization effective April 1, 2021. The acquisition expands Pilot's operational control of its nationwide network and follows a multi-year roll-up in which Pilot has acquired numerous franchise locations.