Atlantic and Ross Aviation Finalize Merger, Add 3 FBOs

Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation have completed their merger that was announced late last year. The move brought an additional 19 FBOs under the Atlantic Aviation banner, including three airports where Ross had two separate FBOs. In the interim between the announcement of the deal and its finalization, Ross also acquired the Air Service Hawaii chain and its six locations.

Former Ross CEO Brian Corbett has been named as chief commercial and sustainability officer for the combined company which will operate under the Atlantic Aviation name.

Atlantic also confirmed the acquisition of three former TAC Air locations from Signature Aviation, which was forced to divest at airports where Signature already had the only other FBO. Those locations include Bradley International (KBDL) in Connecticut, North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), and Eppley Airfield (KOMA) in Omaha, Nebraska, cementing Atlantic’s position as one of only two FBO providers with more than 100 locations in its network.

“'Local everywhere’ is more than just a slogan,” said Atlantic CEO Lou Pepper. “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."