Adams Aviation enters new ownership under Rcapital
London-based private equity and investment firm Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Adams Aviation Supply Company Limited from Incora in a corporate carve-out transaction.
The existing management team will continue to lead the business, with Rcapital providing strategic and operational support to support future growth.
Based in Crawley, West Sussex, Adams Aviation is a distributor of parts and accessories to the general and business aviation maintenance sector.
Established in 1968, the company supplies airlines, operators, maintenance providers, armed forces and aircraft manufacturers through direct relationships with major component manufacturers.
Kevin Matthies, president of global hardware at Incora, said: “Adams Aviation has been an important part of the Incora family and has continued to serve the general aviation community with distinction. We are confident that under Rcapital’s ownership, the business will be well-positioned to build on its strong heritage and pursue the next phase of its development.”
Mark Rogers, general manager of Adams Aviation, said: “This is an exciting new chapter for Adams Aviation. We have a fantastic team, a loyal customer base and a well-earned reputation as the go-to distributor for general and business aviation across Europe. With Rcapital’s backing and expertise in supporting businesses through complex transitions, we are confident in our ability to accelerate our growth plans, expand our capabilities and continue delivering the exceptional service our customers expect.”
Sam Duberley, investment director at Rcapital, said: “Adams Aviation is a business with a proud heritage and an excellent market position as Europe’s leading general aviation parts distributor. We have been consistently impressed by the quality of the team, the strength of its customer relationships and the breadth of its product offering. We are looking forward to supporting Mark and the wider team as they take the business into its next phase of growth and continue to deliver for the aviation community.”