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Private Aviation M&A Deal Book

Tracking mergers, acquisitions, and investments across the private aviation industry.

2024 Deal Activity by Category

Charter Operator

12

deals • $450M+

FBO

18

deals • $680M+

MRO

8

deals • $320M+

Finance/Leasing

5

deals • $1.2B+

Technology

6

deals • $180M+

Recent Transactions

December 2024Charter Operator
Vista GlobalAir Hamburg

Vista Global acquires German charter operator Air Hamburg, expanding European presence.

Deal Value

Undisclosed

November 2024Charter Operator
Directional AviationRegional Charter Co.

Directional Aviation adds regional charter capabilities through strategic acquisition.

Deal Value

$85M

October 2024FBO
Signature AviationExecutive Aviation FBO

Signature continues FBO consolidation with executive aviation facility acquisition.

Deal Value

$120M

September 2024Charter Operator
FlexjetHeron Aviation

Flexjet strengthens charter brokerage capabilities through Heron Aviation deal.

Deal Value

Undisclosed

August 2024FBO
Atlantic AviationMidwest FBO Group

Atlantic Aviation expands Midwest footprint with multi-location FBO acquisition.

Deal Value

$95M

July 2024MRO
StandardAeroJet MRO Services

StandardAero bolsters business jet maintenance capabilities.

Deal Value

$150M

June 2024Finance
Global Jet CapitalAircraft Finance Co.

Global Jet Capital acquires aircraft finance portfolio to expand lending business.

Deal Value

$200M portfolio

May 2024Merger Integration
Wheels UpDelta Private Jets

Wheels Up completes integration of Delta Private Jets operations.

Deal Value

Completed

April 2024MRO
Textron AviationService Center Network

Textron expands authorized service center network through acquisition.

Deal Value

$75M

March 2024FBO
Ross AviationSouthwest FBO

Ross Aviation enters Southwest market with strategic FBO acquisition.

Deal Value

$65M

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About This Data

Deal information compiled from public announcements, SEC filings, and industry sources. Some transaction values are estimates based on comparable deals when not publicly disclosed. Categories include charter operators, FBOs, MROs, aircraft finance/leasing, and aviation technology companies.