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Bain Capital Enters US FBO Market with APP Jet Center Acquisition

January 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, a US FBO platform.
APP Jet Center operates at five US airports.
Former Signature Aviation CEO Mark Johnstone will lead the business.
Bain Capital plans to expand the FBO platform through selective investments.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Bain Capital's confidence in the long-term growth of private and business aviation, which could lead to increased investment in FBO infrastructure. The move suggests a growing trend of private equity interest in the FBO sector, driven by sustained business aviation activity and capacity-constrained airports.

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What Happened

Private Equity Firm Expands Aviation Services Portfolio

Private investment firm Bain Capital has acquired APP Jet Center, a five-location fixed-base operator platform in the US, marking its entry into the aviation services infrastructure sector. APP Jet Center operates at airports in South Florida, Washington D.C., Denver, and the San Francisco Bay Area, providing aircraft fueling, hangar facilities, and aviation office space. The company will be led by former Signature Aviation CEO Mark Johnstone, who plans to focus on strengthening the existing network before expanding into additional markets. The acquisition was reported by AeroTime.

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