FBOs and More
The M&A and aviation professionals at FBO Sales have the industry knowledge and network of contacts to facilitate the sale of aerospace and defense contractors, aircraft dealerships, airport properties, flight schools, fuel service operations, maintenance facilities and more.
What We Sell: FBOs, MRO Facilities and More
The M&A and aviation professionals at FBO Sales have the industry knowledge and network of contacts to facilitate the sale of MRO facilities, aircraft dealerships, flight schools, fuel service operations, aerospace and defense contractors, airport properties and more.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Facilities
We sell all types of aircraft repair facilities, from general aviation repair FBOs to companies that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial transport aircraft.
Regardless of location, on or off the airfield, we understand the unique regulatory requirements associated with the aviation industry.
Our brokers are experts in the field. Service facilities include:
- Engine aircraft maintenance and periodic inspections
- Engine overhaul and component remanufacturing
- OEM and aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors and installers
- Avionics shops
- Fabrication and repair facilities
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities (MRO)
Aircraft Dealerships
Our agents have owned aircraft sales companies and understand the unique and cyclical nature of aircraft sales. Be it a local FBO, a regional factory dealer or international sales and leasing company we can assist in finding the right buyer or seller for most any situation.
We serve the aviation niche as a whole, which means we have the understanding and connections necessary to help your organization no matter what type of aircraft you specialize in.
Our familiarity stretches from piston and turbine aircraft to light and heavy jets. We speak the language and know what it takes to run and own a successful aircraft sales company.
Flight Schools
The expertise of our M&A experts includes first-hand knowledge and experience in flight school ownership and operations, and we are knowledgeable in the nuances of the sale and acquisition of federally regulated Part 141 companies.
Whether the subject company is a regional flight school employing a half dozen part-time instructors or a national chain of flight schools with full-time instructors and staff and a fleet of company-owned aircraft and simulators, FBO Sales can guide the purchase or sale to a successful closing.
Fuel Service
Fuel service is the life blood of an airport. FBO Sales’ M&A professionals understand the turbulent nature of commodity prices, whether in the sale of fuel for personal use or by a commercial station that sells fuel publically. In the sale of an aviation fuel retailer, price fluctuations can inflict havoc on inventory value, business value and the transfer process if not properly identified and accounted for. Other factors, such as placement and above- or below-ground storage, also have a material impact on value.
We understand the regulatory and environmental issues associated with installing, operating, storing and transferring petroleum products and look forward to the opportunity to help you work through the process en route to a successful closing.
Aerospace and Defense
FBO Sales’ business and aviation experts are positioned to represent buyers and sellers in transactions involving aviation-related businesses that have a presence in the aerospace and defense industries. We have found aerospace and defense machine shops and manufacturers to be complementary to our primary focus on the sale of FBOs, and companies in that sector are especially attractive to many of the private equity groups with which FBO Sales works on a continuing basis.
Across the U.S. and around the world, FBO Sales’ professionals have dealt with governmental agencies – both procurement and regulatory – and have a keen awareness of the important role that governments play in the health and value of aerospace- and defense-related companies. Our experts have experience in transactions within the full range of complexity and can help you identify potential avenues of interest and recognize and achieve regulatory compliance in both domestic and foreign situations.
Airport Properties
While the sale of any type of business can be complicated, the purchase or sale of an airport-based property brings unique challenges that must be overcome en route to a successful closing. The property associated with an aviation business can be one of its greatest assets, whether it is leased or owned. Our M&A experts in aviation-related business sales understand the special value of airport property, and we recognize the important differences between real estate located at a municipal airport and property at a regional service airport.
FBO Sales’ business and aviation professionals have brokered commercial properties and municipal leases for decades, and our understanding of these unique situations can help you determine true value.
Your FBO Sales team has the proven expertise and specialized understanding required for the successful transfer of an airport property as part of the successful sale of an aviation-related business.
FAR Compliance
If you are buying or selling an aviation-related business, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) will likely play an important role in the sale. With mandatory compliance a necessary part of due diligence in the sale of an FBO, and an extensive list of complex rules and regulations that will affect your transaction, there is much for sellers and prospective buyers to recognize and understand.
FBO Sales’ M&A advisors have the expertise and experience to help close your transaction, regardless of the size and nature of your business – whether it is a Part 121 operation with a fleet of Boeing jets or a Part 135 multi-craft charter operation.
To help you complete the compliance process, FBO Sales has assembled a team of business and aviation experts who bring to your deal significant experience on both sides of the table. Your team includes retired regulators who understand the applicable federal rules and regulations and can interpret them for your benefit.
Our expertise will help you avoid last-minute surprises, ensure that your transaction follows the letter of the law, and avoid costly, deal-threatening delays and potential fines.