StandardAero acquires Aero Turbine to strengthen military engine services

StandardAero has announced its acquisition of Aero Turbine Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and consultative repair solutions for military engines and accessories. The acquisition was made from Gallant Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Founded in 1978, Aero Turbine operates out of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport in northern California.

This acquisition marks StandardAero's 13th since 2015. Aero Turbine employs nearly 200 highly skilled technicians and operates from a fully integrated 60,000-ft² facility, which includes an outdoor engine test cell. The company specialises in engine component repair, MRO services, and engineering solutions for both U.S. and foreign military customers, including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Magellan Aerospace and ATAC, a Textron company.

As an FAA Repair Station, Aero Turbine services J85, J69, and J79 engines and accessories that power aircraft such as the T-2, T-37, T-38, F-5, A-37, F-4, and BAE Hawk worldwide. The company has built a strong reputation for performance, reliability and customer service, supporting a range of legacy and specialty engines and offering innovative repair solutions for military aircraft fleets globally.

The company also maintains a substantial J85 inventory to support both military and commercial contracts. Its employees are equipped with specialised training capabilities for all J85 accessories and engine component repairs.

Russell Ford, Chairman & CEO of StandardAero, commented on the acquisition: “Like StandardAero, Aero Turbine Inc. is committed to lean-driven performance and operational excellence. Aero Turbine Inc.'s unparalleled experience and services allow military aircraft operators to maintain the highest level of performance and mission success.”