Yingling Aviation Acquires Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.

Acquisition further expands Yingling’s strategic footprint in Wichita, KS with additional capacity and strong expertise across the full spectrum of aircraft interior services

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yingling Aviation (“Yingling”), a leading, full-service provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operation (FBO) services to business and general aviation aircraft, today announced that it has acquired Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (“GETI”), an aircraft interiors service provider based in Wichita, Kansas. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1991, GETI specializes in aircraft interior design and restoration and has fabricated interiors for over 4,500 business aircraft to-date. With this acquisition, Yingling will gain access to GETI’s proven capabilities and track record of excellence across the full spectrum of aircraft interior repair and design services, including cabinet restoration, upholstered panel recovering, new furniture production, and seat recovering and refurbishment. Additionally, Yingling will continue to expand its Wichita footprint, with GETI’s over 60,000 square feet of facility space further strengthening capacity for growth.

“Integrating GETI into our operations will allow us to greatly increase our scope of work for interior renovations while accelerating client turnaround times,” said Bob Rasberry, CEO, Yingling Aviation. “Having collaborated closely with GETI over the years, we have firsthand knowledge of the quality of their team and its outstanding reputation across the industry.”

“Together, we have the potential to unlock real synergies by combining our knowledge and experience in interior fabrications with Yingling’s deep maintenance and repair expertise,” said Kurt Smith, President of GETI. “We look forward to working closely with the Yingling team as we integrate our organizations, diversify our customer base, and bring our comprehensive capabilities to market.”

“The acquisition of GETI marks another milestone in our strategy to build a unique independent MRO platform with deep operating experience and technical expertise to serve the business aviation market,” added Jon Nemo, Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners. “The range of services GETI provides is a natural complement to Yingling’s MRO business and will allow us to unlock new growth opportunities together.”

About Yingling Aviation

Yingling is a full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operations (FBO) business located at Dwight D. Eisenhower airport in Wichita, Kansas. Yingling has extensive capabilities from nose to tail, including airframe maintenance, avionics, interiors, paint, propellers, and parts sales in support of a diverse range of business and general aviation airframes. Learn more at www.yinglingaviation.com.

About Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GETI) is a premier provider of aircraft interior solutions based in Wichita, Kansas. Offering the industry’s most versatile and luxurious selection of custom furniture, cabinetry, and upholstery, GETI specializes in enhancing and modifying aircraft interiors. Committed to quality and innovation, the company excels in both new cabin installations and refurbishments, delivering tailored solutions that meet each client’s unique needs.

About AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners is a private investment firm with $5.6 billion of assets under management focused on highly specialized markets including national security, aerospace and industrial services. AE Industrial Partners has completed more than 130 investments in market-leading companies that benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and network of relationships across the sectors where the firm invests. With a commitment to driving value creation in partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, AE Industrial Partners invests across private equity, venture capital, and aerospace leasing.