Operating Company Transportation & Logistics

Modern Aviation

New York, New York, United States

National FBO operator operating premium fixed-base operator (FBO) locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The company acquires, develops and manages FBO operations in growth markets with an emphasis on exceptional service, quality, and safety.

Focus Areas
Fixed-base operator (FBO) services, Airport ground handling, Hangar and aircraft storage

Tracked deals

7

7 tracked deals across 2022-2025.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

4 addon · 3 buyout

Modern Aviation Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Modern Aviation. 4 2022 1 2024 2 2025

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Atlantic Aviation
    Target
    Jet Center at Santa Fe
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Atlantic Aviation
    Target
    Glacier Jet Center, Rocky Mountain Aircraft Services
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Atlantic Aviation expanded its FBO network to 106 locations with the acquisition of Glacier Jet Center and Rocky Mountain Aircraft Services at Glacier Park International Airport (GPI) in Kalispell, Montana. The deal brings Atlantic’s full range of passenger/crew support, fueling, heated hangars and on-field Part 145 maintenance under its brand as it enters the Montana market.

  • Buyer
    Modern Aviation
    Target
    Puerto Rico FBO LLC
    Seller
    Benitez Aviation and its affiliates
    Industry
    Transportation
    Location
    Puerto Rico, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Modern Aviation has acquired Puerto Rico FBO LLC at Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (Isla Grande Airport/TJIG) in San Juan, Puerto Rico from the owners of Benitez Aviation and its affiliates. The acquisition adds approximately 40,000 square feet of hangar and office space to Modern's network as the company expands its presence in San Juan and advances development of additional hangars at the airport.

  • Buyer
    Modern Aviation, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
    Target
    Mystic Jet Center, LLC, Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC, Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC
    Seller
    Two owners (unnamed)
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Modern Aviation, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
    Target
    Elliott Aviation FBO at Des Moines International Airport
    Seller
    Elliott Aviation
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of the fixed-base operator (FBO) assets and operations at Des Moines International Airport from Elliott Aviation, expanding Modern's national network to thirteen locations. The Des Moines FBO operates on a 17-acre leasehold with substantial hangar and office space; Elliott will retain and continue to operate its MRO business on the airfield. Modern Aviation is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

  • Buyer
    Modern Aviation, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
    Target
    FBO operations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK), FBO operations at Republic Airport (FRG)
    Seller
    Sheltair Aviation
    Type
    Addon

    Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of the fixed-base operator (FBO) assets and operations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton Beach, NY and Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, NY from Sheltair Aviation. The deal expands Modern Aviation's Northeast footprint to 12 FBO locations and the company is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners.

  • Buyer
    Atlantic Aviation, KKR
    Target
    Lynx FBO Network
    Industry
    Transportation
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    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.

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