Tag: mergers and acquisitions

Apollo Funds joins KKR to back Atlantic Aviation FBO chain

Private equity is closing its grip on essential business aviation assets as Apollo Funds buys a 'significant' stake in Atlantic Aviation.

August 28, 2026

Volato Group, Alignment Engine Inc set AI infrastructure merger

After exiting its fractional and jet card programs Volato Group still includes the Vaunt empty leg program and aviation AI software.

August 26, 2026

Fly Alliance sells aircraft spare parts business to former CEO

Altitude Parts, LLC, led by Kevin Wargo, has bought the aircraft spare parts business from Fly Alliance.

August 20, 2026

After the Clay Lacy deal, Solairus Aviation CEO Dan Drohan Q&A

Solairus' fleet will grow to over 500 private jets when its acquisition of Clay Lacy's managed fleet closes. What's next?

August 10, 2026

29-year old Chowdhury plans fractional after Worldwide, Carlisle

After acquiring Worldwide Jet and Carlisle Air Group, Hassan Chowdhury says more acquisitions and a pre-owned fractional program are coming.

July 15, 2026

FlyExclusive talks next steps after closing Jet AI deal

The Jet AI aviation division acquisition by FlyExclusive, originally announced in February 2025, finally closed last week.

July 14, 2026

FlyExclusive, Jet AI close deal first announced in February 2025

The deal will see FlyExclusive acquire Jet AI's charter and management business as well as delivery slots for CJ3+ light jets.

July 6, 2026

Tasca takes Fly Alliance CEO role after management buyout

Since its launch in 2019 Fly Alliance has grown to the 14th-largest U.S. private jet operator based on charter and fractional flight hours.

July 2, 2026

Palantir Technologies acquires 7.4% stake in Surf Air Mobility

The move follows Ken Griffin's Citadel's 7.1% stake in Surf Air in April, and Palantir announcing an expanded partnership earlier this week.

July 2, 2026

Onex, TriWest to acquire Canadian fractional AirSprint

Onex Partners via its Onex Partners Opportunities Fund, TriWest Capital Partners, and other co-investors have agreed to acquire AirSprint.

June 25, 2026

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