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Apollo Takes Co-Control of Atlantic Aviation at Nearly $10B Valuation as FBO Expands Nashville Footprint

Apollo Global Management is acquiring a co-controlling stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing one of the world’s largest fixed-base operators at nearly $10 billion. The partnership comes as Atlantic begins construction of a Nashville FBO with expanded hangar, ramp and fueling capacity.

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

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The transaction places Atlantic Aviation’s near-$10 billion valuation among the most significant recent investments in business aviation infrastructure, with Apollo and KKR jointly supporting the operator’s growth.
Atlantic’s Nashville project will increase hangar, ramp and fueling capacity, illustrating continued investment in FBO facilities serving private aviation demand.
The deal keeps KKR as a substantial shareholder while bringing Apollo into a co-controlling position, reshaping the ownership and capital structure of a major FBO network.

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