Mergers & Acquisitions

West Star Aviation Acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group

6609 West Star Aviation NT

M&A Engagement Overview

Industry Group: Aerospace, Defense & Government Services 
Areas of Focus: Aviation Services, Aftermarket Services 

Harris Williams advised West Star Aviation, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, on their sale to Greenbriar Equity Group.

The business aviation MRO sector is an enduring growth area with structural demand visibility driven by regulatory requirements and calendar-based maintenance cycles for a persistently growing and aging installed base.

West Star Aviation is a highly regarded provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the business aviation sector. The company offers comprehensive MRO capabilities across aircraft manufactured by every major OEM and maintains the largest aircraft on ground technician network nationally. The sale to Greenbriar marks the third successful West Star transaction led or co-led by Harris Williams.

West Star is a global independent leader in the sector with an unparalleled workforce and infrastructure. The company is recognized for their hard-earned reputation for excellent customer service and quality.

In partnership with West Star Aviation’s management team, Sterling made a series of strategic investments to drive the company’s growth, including facility expansions, enhancements to customer service capabilities, and the acquisition of complementary businesses such as Jet East to extend its geographic reach and broaden its service offerings.

Greenbriar is a highly experienced aerospace and defense investor. They will be an ideal partner for West Star as the company enters their next stage of growth and continues building a best-in-class platform in business aviation MRO services.

Contact the Harris Williams Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Group to learn more about this client engagement.