Articles from AE Industrial Partners, LP
AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private investment firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced the close of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, LP (“Aerospace Leasing Fund II”), which was oversubscribed with total capital commitments of $418 million, reflecting strong support from both existing and new investors. Commitments came from a diverse mix of institutional investors, including public and private pensions, family offices, and endowments.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · May 13, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced the appointment of Andrew (“Andy”) G. Boyd as an Operating Partner.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced that it has partnered with United Building Solutions (“UBS”), a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) services in the Northeast U.S., to create a comprehensive platform dedicated to complex HVAC services for commercial buildings. In addition, UBS has joined forces with Total Comfort Solutions, Inc. (“TCS”), one of North Florida’s top commercial HVAC service providers, expanding the platform’s capabilities and geographic reach. The senior leadership teams at both companies will remain in place. Financial terms of the private transactions were not disclosed.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · February 18, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced the elevation of four professionals to Partner – Nathan Dickstein, Beckett Jackson, Tyler Rowe, and Laurence Vigeant-Langlois – as well as the mid to senior level promotion of fourteen additional professionals across the firm.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · February 3, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced the appointment of Matthew J. Friendly as General Counsel. He will oversee the firm’s legal strategy, including fund formation, transaction guidance, and regulatory compliance.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced that it has completed the sale of CDI Engineering Solutions (“CDI”), a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management (“EPCM”) firm to Tata Consulting Engineers (“TCE”), India’s largest EPCM firm with a global presence.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · January 6, 2025

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By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · December 10, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced that it has completed the sale of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc. (“Kellstrom”), a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket, for $200 million to VSE Corporation (“VSE”) (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · December 3, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, announced today the appointment of Rear Admiral (Ret.) Leonard ‘Butch’ Dollaga as a Managing Director.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · October 1, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, announced today the appointment of Honorable Ryan McCarthy, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Army, as an Operating Partner.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · September 17, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”) a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, announced today the promotion of Jon Lusczakoski to Principal.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · September 4, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace and Industrial Services, announced today the appointment of Lewis Sutherland as a Managing Director for Aerospace Leasing. In this role, he will be responsible for managing and originating finance and leasing transactions across the commercial, business and special mission aviation segments.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in national security, aerospace and industrial services, today announced the close of its third flagship private equity fund, AE Industrial Partners Fund III, LP (“Fund III”), with total capital commitments of $1.28 billion.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · July 9, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in national security, aerospace and industrial services, today announced that the AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center (“AE Shoals”), has appointed John Ofenloch as President.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Calca Solutions (“Calca” or the “Company”). Calca is a leading manufacturer of hydrazine, which is used in diverse national security applications, including in-space propellant, military aircraft, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The Company will serve as a new AEI platform to invest in mission-critical products focused on national security.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, announced today that Chris Emerson has transitioned from Operating Partner to Senior Partner. The firm also announced that Emerson will head up a new office in Washington, D.C., projected to open in the 3rd quarter of 2024.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security and industrial services, today announced that its affiliate Rocket Shoals LLC has acquired an industrial facility, known informally as the “Shoals,” from the Retirement Systems of Alabama. AEI plans to renovate the facility to serve as an aerospace center of excellence anchored in The Shoals area.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, today announced that affiliates of AEI have completed the sale of American Pacific Corporation (“American Pacific” or the “Company”), a leading specialty materials manufacturer of critical chemicals for some of the U.S. Government’s most vital military and space programs, to NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) for $700 million in cash.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotions of Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to Vice President.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · December 20, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotion of Charlie Compton, Kirk Konert and Jon Nemo to Managing Partner. The appointments, which are effective immediately, expand the Managing Partnership to five members.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · December 18, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, today announced that General (Ret.) Jim McConville, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, will be joining the firm as an Operating Partner.
By AE Industrial Partners, LP · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2023