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Atlantic Aviation, Ross Aviation To Merge

The expected merger between Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation will bring the world's second largest FBO chain to nearly 90 locations.

The proposed merger between Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation could bring the number of FBOs under the Atlantic brand to nearly 90 and give it an entry into popular markets such as New York's Westchester County Airport, Scottsdale, Arizona, and the Boston area. If approved, the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2022. (Photo: Atlantic Aviation)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

November 16, 2021

Atlantic Aviation on Tuesday announced a blockbuster merger with Ross Aviation that will bring the latter’s 19 FBOs—including three airports where it has two separate FBOs—under the Atlantic brand. The transaction, the terms of which were undisclosed, will require regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2022. Under the deal, the Ross Aviation locations will be rebranded as Atlantic Aviation facilities.

Once completed, the deal will increase Atlantic’s footprint to nearly 90 locations in the U.S. and Caribbean and represents Atlantic’s first major deal since the company changed hands from Macquarie Infrastructure Investments to KKR at the end of September.

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