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Apollo and KKR strike partnership valuing Atlantic Aviation at nearly $10 billion

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Apollo Global Management is acquiring a co-controlling stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing the private-jet fixed-base operator at nearly $10 billion. Apollo-managed funds will hold a significant interest, while KKR-managed funds remain a substantial shareholder under a strategic partnership supporting the company’s growth.

Discovered 2026-08-27T06:20:58.262298-07:00 | 2026-08-27T06:20:58.262298-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The transaction places Atlantic Aviation, a major private-jet fixed-base operator, at a valuation of nearly $10 billion and underscores substantial investor interest in business aviation infrastructure.
  • Apollo and KKR will share control, with KKR retaining a substantial stake and both firms supporting Atlantic Aviation’s growth strategy.
  • The deal is a significant ownership change for a core segment of the business aviation operating ecosystem, with potential implications for future investment and expansion priorities.

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2026-08-27T06:20:58.262298-07:00
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