Premier Private Jets Acquires Oakland Air FBO at Pontiac (PTK)

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.

Premier Private Jets Acquires ASI Fixed-Base Operation in Dayton

January 23, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Premier Private Jets has acquired the ASI fixed-base operation (FBO) at Dayton International Airport and will rebrand it into its PremierFBO network. The deal preserves the ASI staff, expands Premier’s FBO capacity and MRO capabilities in the Dayton hub, and supports increased traffic including larger charter operations such as sports-team charters.

Elit'Avia Acquires Pioneer Business Services

May 9, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Elit'Avia has acquired Pioneer Business Services, a Newburgh, New York-based private aircraft management and charter operator, to establish a U.S. base and expand its Americas presence. The deal will keep operations at Stewart International Airport and increase Elit'Avia's aircraft under management as it splits its operations into Elit'Avia Americas and Elit'Avia International.

Apollo Infrastructure Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Modern Aviation

November 2, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Apollo-managed infrastructure funds will acquire a majority stake in Modern Aviation, a U.S. fixed-base operator (FBO) platform. Tiger Infrastructure Partners (the current owner) and Modern Aviation’s management will reinvest alongside Apollo to support growth and network expansion across Modern’s 16-site portfolio.

Signature Aviation Acquires Meridian

January 1, 2024

Transportation

Signature Aviation has acquired Meridian, an award-winning Fixed Base Operator (FBO) with locations at Teterboro, New Jersey and Hayward, California. The deal, completed January 1, 2024, expands Signature's FBO and hangar network and integrates Meridian's team and site operations into Signature's global platform.

Bain Capital Acquires APP Jet Center

January 29, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Bain Capital has acquired APP Jet Center, a five-location fixed-base operator (FBO) platform, from Ridgewood Infrastructure. The investment—led by Bain Capital Real Estate—marks Bain's entry into the FBO sector; Mark Johnstone, former CEO of Signature Aviation, will lead APP as Bain plans to expand the platform into additional supply-constrained markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.