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Ftai Aviation And Unical Aviation Acquire Assets Of Iaero Thrust

RECENTLY ACQUIREDJan 04, 2023

Acquiring Company

Unical Aviation

Acquired Company

iAero Thrust

New YorkManufacturingTransportationAir TransportationAerospaceAir TransportationAerospace

Description

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI), Unical Aviation Inc. (“Unical”) and iAero Thrust LLC (“iAero Thrust”) today announced that FTAI and Unical have completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of iAero Thrust, the only hospital maintenance and testing facility in the Americas dedicated to the CFM56 engine. The acquired assets and facilities are based in Miami and will be rebranded QuickTurn Engine Center (“QuickTurn”).

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Company Information

Company

Unical Aviation

About

Unical Aviation is an aftermarket parts and aviation solutions provider serving over 2,100 customers in 91 countries. Located at San Bernardino International Airport with two hangars totaling 125,000 square feet, Unical MRO is an FAA 145 Repair Station that provides parking, storage, maintenance, disassembly, and demolition for commercial and military aircraft. Unical 145 is an FAA 145 Repair Station specializing in mechanical, hydraulic accessories, aero structures, landing gear and composites for Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas and Bombardier platforms. Unical Aero is an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval company with design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities of non-OEM, FAA approved parts and components. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 25 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 300 acquisitions.

Company

FTAI Aviation Ltd

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a JV to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and MRO customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

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Who acquired iAero Thrust?

iAero Thrust was acquired by Unical Aviation. The deal was reported on January 4, 2023. Unical Aviation is an aftermarket parts and aviation solutions provider serving over 2,100 customers in 91 countries. Unical Aviation is privately held.

When did Unical Aviation acquire iAero Thrust?

Unical Aviation's acquisition of iAero Thrust was reported on January 4, 2023. FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI), Unical Aviation Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does iAero Thrust do?

iAero Thrust, originally founded in 1946, is based in Miami, Florida and is the only integrated full-service aviation engine MRO and test provider business in the Americas dedicated to the CFM56 series engine. It is privately held, operating in Air Transportation.

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