Signature Aviation Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1897

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 8,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 17

  • Investments
  • 32

Signature Aviation General Information

Description

Provider of fixed-base operation (FBO) and aviation support services in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. The company offers fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling and maintenance services as well as a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
BBA Group, BBA Aviation
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 13485 Veterans Way
  • Suite 600
  • Orlando, FL 32827
  • United States
+1 (407)
Primary Industry
Air
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 13485 Veterans Way
  • Suite 600
  • Orlando, FL 32827
  • United States
+1 (407)

Signature Aviation Timeline

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Signature Aviation Valuation & Funding

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Signature Aviation Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of fixed-base operation (FBO) and aviation support services in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa
Air
Orlando, FL
8,000 As of 2022

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 

Norwich, United Kingdom
 
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Signature Aviation Competitors (11)

One of Signature Aviation’s 11 competitors is Dnata, a Corporation company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Dnata Corporation Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Saxonair Charter Corporation Norwich, United Kingdom
Jetex (Air) Corporation Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Singapore Airlines Private Equity-Backed Singapore, Singapore
Aviator Airport Alliance Formerly PE-Backed Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden
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Signature Aviation Signals

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Signature Aviation Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Signature Aviation Investments & Acquisitions (32)

Signature Aviation’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Meridian Aircraft. The deal was made on 01-Jan-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Meridian Aircraft 01-Jan-2024 Buyout/LBO Air
Sunrise Jets 01-Jan-2022 Buyout/LBO Air
Vail Valley Jet Center 07-Dec-2021 Buyout/LBO Air
TAG Aviation FBO 31-Jul-2020 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
EPIC Aviation (Distributors/Wholesale) 02-Jul-2018 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
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Signature Aviation Exits (7)

Signature Aviation’s most recent exit was on 30-Jan-2018 from Victor. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Victor 30-Jan-2018 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing 01-Feb-2006 Completed
Aircraft Service International Group 11-Jul-2001 Completed
Hawker Pacific 19-Jun-2001 Completed
London Oxford Airport 02-Mar-2000 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Signature Aviation Affiliates

Subsidiaries (7)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Signature Flight Support Orlando, FL 1992
PlaneSayling Aviation Wokingham, United Kingdom 1982
Sunrise Jets Westhampton Beach, NY 1979
Nuova Tecnofibra Carbonate, Italy 1971
Aircraft Service International Group Orlando, FL 1947
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Signature Aviation FAQs

  • When was Signature Aviation founded?

    Signature Aviation was founded in 1897.

  • Where is Signature Aviation headquartered?

    Signature Aviation is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

  • What is the size of Signature Aviation?

    Signature Aviation has 8,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Signature Aviation in?

    Signature Aviation’s primary industry is Air.

  • Is Signature Aviation a private or public company?

    Signature Aviation is a Private company.

  • What is Signature Aviation’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Signature Aviation is .

  • How much funding has Signature Aviation raised over time?

    Signature Aviation has raised $202M.

  • Who are Signature Aviation’s investors?

    Blackstone, Cascade Investment, and Global Infrastructure Partners have invested in Signature Aviation.

  • Who are Signature Aviation’s competitors?

    Dnata, Saxonair Charter, Jetex (Air), Singapore Airlines, and Aviator Airport Alliance are some of the 11 competitors of Signature Aviation.

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