Air Transport Components (“ATC Group” or the “Company”), a leading provider of component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the global aerospace industry, today announced the acquisition of Aero Controls, Inc. (“ACI”), an FAA-certified provider of specialized, precision-engineered component MRO services.

Headquartered in Seattle and operating across three locations, ACI has served the commercial aviation industry for over 40 years. The acquisition of ACI will strengthen ATC Group’s in-house engineering and proprietary repair capabilities while creating targeted cross-selling opportunities. It will also enhance the Company’s specialized component repair services across highly technical ATA chapters, such as avionics, electromechanical, pneumatics, transmissions, hydraulics, and emergency equipment. ACI will operate as a business unit of the ATC Group, with its existing team and leadership staying on to ensure growth, business continuity, and integration.

“ACI’s deep engineering expertise in complex aircraft components and strong network of industry relationships are highly complementary to our existing MRO capabilities,” said Jimmy Newman, CEO of ATC Group. “Coupled with the expanded geographic reach to the Pacific Northwest – a critical aviation hub – this transaction bolsters our value proposition as a one-stop-shop for blue-chip airline customers.”

“Joining forces with ATC Group is a compelling opportunity to accelerate our growth while driving long-term value for our customers and our employees,” added John Titus, Founder of ACI. “We look forward to collaborating with ATC Group’s leadership team to continue delivering best-in-class repair solutions that set the standard for aerospace technologies.”

Following the Company’s acquisition of PAS MRO, this transaction represents ATC Group’s second add-on since partnering with AE Industrial Partners in June 2025.

“When we partnered with the ATC Group, our goal was to build a best-in-class component MRO platform with the capabilities and reach to serve a broad and growing customer base,” said Bryan McElwee, Partner at AE Industrial Partners. “This transaction delivers on that vision — adding new capabilities, expanding the customers we can serve, and positioning the business for continued growth by leveraging the deep engineering expertise ACI brings to the platform.”

XLCS Partners acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to ACI.

About ATC Group

ATC Group was founded in 1998 and specializes in the repair and overhaul of components and accessories for both commercial and military air transport aircraft. The company handles all repairs, engineering, quality control testing, and refinishing in-house at its state-of-the-art facilities, totaling over 150,000 square feet, located in Gilbert, Arizona and Tulsa, Oklahoma. ATC Gilbert, ATC Tulsa, Unicorp Systems, and PAS MRO are all integral parts of the overall ATC Group business, working together to provide innovative solutions and exceptional services. Each division plays a unique role in the company’s overall operations, contributing to its growth and success.

About Aero Controls, Inc.

Founded in 1984, Aero Controls, Inc. is a leading FAA, EASA, UK CAA, and ISO/AS-certified aviation services provider specializing in aircraft component repair and overhaul, parts sales, consignment management, and engineered solutions for commercial aviation customers worldwide. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company supports some of the world’s largest airlines through extensive inventory, technical expertise, and 24/7 aircraft on ground support.

About AE Industrial Partners:

AE Industrial Partners (“AE Industrial”) is a private investment firm with approximately $9.2 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025, focused on investing in technologies and services considered critical to national & economic security. Since 2015, AE Industrial has completed more than 155 investments in market-leading companies that benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience and network of relationships across the sectors where the Firm invests (national security, aerospace and industrial services). With a commitment to driving value creation in partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, AE Industrial invests across private equity, venture capital and aerospace leasing. AE Industrial is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL and has an office in Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.

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