We are delighted to announce that SK AeroSafety Group has successfully acquired AEOS, a distinguished family-owned aircraft component maintenance business with over six decades of industry excellence based in Sydney, Australia. This acquisition marks a major step forward in our Asia-Pacific strategy following our acquisition of John Cameron Aviation in November 2024. Australia is a critical aviation hub with a well-developed domestic and international market. AEOS’ expanded customer base and OEM approvals, and incremental component repair capabilities make it a highly attractive addition to the SK AeroSafety family to expand our service offerings, increase our scale and better support our joint customers.
The SK AeroSafety Group supports the aerospace sector worldwide with MRO component services, establishing itself as a business built upon service, quality, and reliability. With industry-leading turnaround times and competitive pricing, the SK AeroSafety Group generates over EUR 100 million in revenue annually and employs a skilled workforce of more than 500 staff across its global operations, which span from Los Angeles to Sydney, encompassing 18 service centres.
AEOS brings to SK AeroSafety Group a remarkable heritage of quality and reliability that spans more than 60 years since being founded by the Jarman family in 1961. AEOS has built an outstanding reputation in the aviation industry through its unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail. The company has consistently demonstrated superior capabilities in aircraft component maintenance, serving primarily the commercial aviation sector with a particular expertise in supporting regional carriers. This focus perfectly complements SK AeroSafety Group’s existing portfolio and enhances our ability to serve diverse customer segments across the Australian aviation sector.
The transaction is supported by SK Aerosafety Group’s existing sponsor Bridgepoint, which partnered with the company in 2023 via Bridgepoint Development Capital, a lower middle-market fund focused on supporting fast-growing businesses across Europe. The partnership between SK Aerosafety Group and Bridgepoint – one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors with over $72 billion under management – is focused on expanding the firm’s capabilities and geographic presence, positioning SK AeroSafety to pursue accretive acquisitions and investment opportunities while benefitting from Bridgepoint’s global network and deep sector expertise.
With this acquisition, the SK AeroSafety Group reaffirms its dedication to providing top-tier aviation services while actively expanding its range of solutions to meet the current and future needs of the industry.
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
For more information, please visit www.skaerosafetygroup.com and/or www.aeos.com.au
SK AeroSafety Group AEOS Australia
Edward Lloyd Greg Miranda
Head of Mergers & Acquisitions General manager
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