PrimeFlight Aviation Services Acquires StratAir Cargo Handling Operations

SomeraRoad’s SR Aviation Infrastructure Acquires Republic Jet Center and Stratosphere Development at Farmingdale Republic Airport

February 26, 2026

Real Estate

SR Aviation Infrastructure (SRAI), a subsidiary of SomeraRoad, announced the acquisition of Republic Jet Center and Stratosphere Development at Farmingdale Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, New York, encompassing over 50 acres of developable land. SRAI plans to complete the approved development plans to deliver a new state-of-the-art hangar facility with modern amenities and 28-foot hangar door heights.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Acquires GAT Airline Ground Support from Atlantic Street Capital

February 9, 2026

Transportation

PrimeFlight Aviation Services has acquired GAT Airline Ground Support from private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital. GAT, a Peachtree City, Georgia-based provider of ground handling, cargo handling and catering (Sky Café) services with ~6,000 employees across nearly 70 North American airports, will expand PrimeFlight's footprint and capabilities in airline ground services and catering.

Prime Appearance Acquires Immaculate Flight

November 25, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Prime Appearance acquired Immaculate Flight in a stock deal, combining two leading providers of aircraft appearance and detailing services to expand nationwide coverage. The acquisition adds Immaculate Flight’s operations at more than 200 airports and will be integrated and rebranded under the Prime Appearance brand, expanding service coverage in markets including Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Nashville, South Florida, Southern California, the Bay Area, and throughout Texas.

Macquarie Capital Principal Finance Acquires Camin Cargo Control Holdings

November 8, 2023

Energy

Macquarie Capital Principal Finance has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Camin Cargo Control Holdings, a global provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC) and fuel treatment services, from Metalmark Capital. Camin Cargo, headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, operates 64 laboratory and inspection branches across 19 countries; Macquarie plans to accelerate growth organically and via acquisitions and to expand capabilities in renewable fuels.

The Sterling Group and Capitol Meridian Partners Acquire PrimeFlight Aviation Services from Carlyle

March 6, 2023

Transportation

The Sterling Group and Capitol Meridian Partners have agreed to acquire PrimeFlight Aviation Services from funds managed by Carlyle in a 50/50 partnership; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close by Q3 2023. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, PrimeFlight operates roughly 235 stations globally and employs about 12,000 people, providing ground handling, fueling, deicing, GSE maintenance and other airport services to airlines, airports and cargo operators.

Alliance Ground International Acquires Maestro International Cargo

October 21, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired MIC Cargo (Maestro), a Chicago-based air cargo and ground handling operator at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The deal expands AGI's warehouse footprint and aircraft parking capacity at ORD — including Maestro's WHO‑GDP certified cold‑chain pharmaceutical capabilities — as AGI grows its North American air cargo and below‑the‑wing services.