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Signia Adds Precise Flight to Aerospace Family
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Company joins Hartzell Propeller and other familiar names
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Signia Aerospace has purchased Bend, Oregon-based Precise Flight, maker of the Pulselite pulsing lighting system installed on more than 25,000 aircraft, as well as speed brakes, oxygen systems, environmental control systems, electromechanical controls, and spoiler systems. The company is retaining Precise Flight COO Bill Hoback, who will report to Signia Aerospace Group president Keith Bagley.
Pulselite can also be integrated with traffic alert and collision avoidance systems. “Research has shown that the airplanes equipped with the Pulselite technology experience up to 60% fewer bird strikes, saving [operators] millions of dollars annually, while increasing passenger safety,” according to Precise Flight.
“Precise Flight is a critical supplier of innovative products to aviation customers worldwide and leads with forward-thinking design and manufacturing,” said Signia Aerospace CEO Norman Jordan. “Their reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability makes them a natural fit for our growing platform.”
Signia Aerospace is owned by private equity firm Arcline Investment Management. Signia has added a number of aerospace companies to its portfolio, including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aviation, Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems, International Water Guard, and others.
“This partnership strengthens our foundation and positions us to accelerate product development, expand market reach, and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers,” said Hoback.