Landmark Aviation Buys Ross Aviation To Expand Nationwide Presence

April 24, 2014
Under the deal, the FBO will increase its reach to 60 locations in the United States and 76 locations globally.

April 24--Houston-based Landmark Aviation said Wednesday it will buy another fixed-base operations company that manages charter flights and provides hangar services at locations nationwide.

The company inked a deal with Denver-based Ross Aviation, a network of fixed based operations that has in 20 locations in high-profile cities and resort destinations in the U.S., including Denver, Santa Fe, Miami and Hawaii.

Under the deal, Landmark with increase its reach to 60 locations in the United States and 76 locations globally. The acquisition is slated to close later this year.

"We are very excited about this acquisition, as the high quality Ross network is complementary to ours, and will extend the Landmark network to key U.S. airports, allowing us to better serve our customers," said Dan Bucaro, Landmark Aviation President and CEO in a statement.

Jeff Ross, CEO of Ross Aviation, said in a statement, "We believe the transaction will further increase the value proposition for our customers, and we look forward to the combined company's continued growth and success."

The purchase price wasn't disclosed.

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