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Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation finalise merger and add three former TAC Air FBOs to network

Atlantic Aviation has added significantly to its network presence and operational leadership with the completion of its combination with Ross Aviation and the acquisition of three former TAC Air FBOs at Omaha, Nebraska (OMA); RaleighDurham, North Carolina (RDU); and Hartford, Connecticut (BDL).

The combined companies and new locations will operate under the Atlantic Aviation brand name and will build upon their shared cultures of safe, efficient and friendly FBO services across North America.

The new Atlantic Aviation offers customers more than 100 FBO locations - including the Company’s first locations in Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation are now one and growing again. Operating under the Atlantic Aviation name, the newly combined company includes more than 100 FBO locations across North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. Also, part of the new Atlantic Aviation, are three former TAC Air locations, including this one at Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Company will be investing significantly in enhancements to its service, technology, sustainability and strategic infrastructure in order to provide more choices, improved experiences, and better value for customers - as well as additional benefits for team members and for the communities they serve. Providing a safe, friendly and familiar experience across North America is a hallmark of Atlantic Aviation, something the Company describes as being 'local everywhere'.

“’Local everywhere’ is more than just a slogan,” said Lou Pepper, CEO of Atlantic Aviation. “It’s a belief that ensures we’re not only where our customers want to be, but also that we reflect the culture of all of our local communities. It’s a meaningful point of differentiation over a cookie-cutter approach to service, and it’s something our customers truly appreciate.”

The combination of Atlantic, Ross Aviation and three former TAC Air facilities also brings more than 500 additional team members to the Atlantic Aviation family. Brian Corbett, previously CEO of Ross Aviation, has been appointed Chief Commercial & Sustainability Officer for Atlantic Aviation.

The business combination and recent acquisitions leverage the hospitality expertise of KSL Capital Partners (KSL), Ross Aviation’s principal owner for the past six years and now a significant minority owner of Atlantic Aviation, with KKR’s deep experience creating value in strategic infrastructure investments. KKR acquired Atlantic Aviation in 2021 and is the majority shareholder in the combined company.

“This combination brings together two highly regarded and complementary franchises to create an even stronger leadership presence in business aviation services,” said Dash Lane, Partner at KKR. “We are excited to join with the KSL team to support the new Atlantic Aviation as it pursues its strategy for delivering superb customer experiences and driving long term sustainable growth.”