Directional Aviation Buying Helo Operator AAG

Kenn Ricci’s Directional Aviation Group unit OneSky Flight is acquiring helicopter charter operator AAG from Sikorsky.

By Mark Huber • Contributor

February 2, 2021

Kenn Ricci’s Directional Aviation Group unit OneSky Flight is acquiring helicopter charter operator Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) from Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit, the companies confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. "OneSky Flight LLC can confirm the acquisition of [AAG] from Lockheed Martin and we are happy to welcome the company to our family," a spokesman for Directional told AIN. “It has long been a vision to bring vertical lift to the OneSky portfolio and this move brings us closer to that reality. Look for more details on our overall vertical lift strategy in the spring."

Rumors of the acquisition began circulating last week. AAG operates 10 Sikorsky S-76 medium-twin helicopters based in the New York City area. The company was founded in 1989, purchased by Sikorsky in 1999, and used to launch the OEM’s fractional shares program. Current bases include Wappingers Falls, New York; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Trenton, New Jersey; and Providence, Rhode Island. AAG offers customers a variety of programs including aircraft maintenance and management, charter, shares, airport transfer, and the “Excalibur Card,” which is sold in 10-hour increments.

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