StandardAero today announced that it has acquired Aero Turbine Inc., a comprehensive provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and consulting repair solutions for military engines and accessories, from Gallant Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Aero Turbine Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered at Stockton Metropolitan Airport in Northern California.
Aero Turbine Inc. is StandardAero’s 13th acquisition since 2015. The company employs nearly 200 highly skilled and experienced engineers and operates from its fully integrated, 60,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, which includes an outdoor engine test facility.
Aero Turbine Inc.’s fully integrated facility provides engine component repair and MRO services, as well as value-added engineering services to U.S. and foreign military customers. Customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, foreign military forces, Magellan Aerospace and ATAC, a Textron company.
Aero Turbine Inc. is an FAA repair facility that services J85, J69 and J79 engines and accessories that power T-2, T-37, T-38, F-5, A-37, F-4 and BAE Hawk aircraft worldwide. Aero Turbine Inc. has built its reputation on a history of exemplary performance, reliability and service that work hand in hand to satisfy its customers. The company also supports several legacy and specialty engines and is the source of innovative repair solutions for domestic and international military aircraft fleets.
The company maintains an extensive J85 inventory to support military and commercial contracts, and its staff is specially trained to repair all J85 accessories and engine components.
“Like StandardAero, Aero Turbine Inc. is committed to lean performance and operational excellence,” said Russell Ford, Chairman & CEO of StandardAero. “Aero Turbine Inc.’s unparalleled experience and services enable military aircraft operators to maintain the highest levels of performance and mission success.”
