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Ridgewood Infrastructure Sells APP Jet Center to Bain Capital

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Mar 11, 2026

Sentiment
30
Attention
2
Articles
8
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The acquisition of APP Jet Center by Bain Capital signifies continued consolidation and investment in the aviation infrastructure sector, potentially leading to further expansion and modernization of fixed-base operator services. This transaction reflects a positive outlook for private aviation markets in the United States.

Aviation Infrastructure Private Equity
Event Summary

Ridgewood Infrastructure announced the successful sale of APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator platform providing critical aviation infrastructure services, to Bain Capital. Ridgewood Infrastructure had acquired a controlling interest in APP Jet Center through a bilateral transaction and partnered with management to drive organic growth, expand hangar capacity, and complete an add-on acquisition in United States===Florida. Bain Capital intends to build upon APP Jet Center's established footprint and continue expanding in attractive aviation markets across the United States. The transaction closed in March 2026, with financial terms undisclosed. King & Spalding served as legal advisor and Harris Williams as financial advisor to Ridgewood Infrastructure.

Key Actions
100 Ridgewood Infrastructure sold APP Jet Center Bain Capital
100 Bain Capital acquired APP Jet Center APP Jet Center
60 APP Jet Center expanded presence in United States===Florida
10 King & Spalding served as legal advisor Ridgewood Infrastructure
10 Harris Williams served as financial advisor Ridgewood Infrastructure
Entities Involved
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APP Jet Center
APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator platform, was successfully sold by Ridgewood Infrastructure to Bain Capital. The company operates high-quality aviation facilities and is positioned for continued expansion in attractive aviation markets across the United States.
Importance 95 Sentiment 30
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Ridgewood Infrastructure
Ridgewood Infrastructure successfully sold APP Jet Center to Bain Capital, demonstrating the repeatability of their investment strategy in lower middle-market infrastructure businesses. This sale highlights their ability to grow and professionalize platforms for exit.
Importance 90 Sentiment 40
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Bain Capital
Bain Capital acquired APP Jet Center from Ridgewood Infrastructure, intending to build upon APP Jet Center's established footprint and continue expanding in attractive aviation markets across the United States.
Importance 90 Sentiment 30
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Ryan Stewart
Ryan Stewart, a Partner at Ridgewood Infrastructure, expressed pride in the work accomplished with APP Jet Center's management team, emphasizing the focus on high-quality service and business expansion.
Importance 40 Sentiment 20
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Ross Posner
Ross Posner, Managing Partner at Ridgewood Infrastructure, highlighted APP Jet Center as an example of their successful strategy in identifying, scaling, and exiting lower middle-market infrastructure businesses.
Importance 40 Sentiment 20
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King & Spalding
King & Spalding served as legal advisor to Ridgewood Infrastructure for the sale of APP Jet Center.
Importance 10 Sentiment 10
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Harris Williams
Harris Williams served as financial advisor to Ridgewood Infrastructure for the sale of APP Jet Center.
Importance 10 Sentiment 10
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Relationships
Ridgewood Infrastructure related ↔ APP Jet Center
Bain Capital related ↔ APP Jet Center
Ryan Stewart related ↔ Ridgewood Infrastructure
Ross Posner related ↔ Ridgewood Infrastructure
King & Spalding related ↔ Ridgewood Infrastructure
Harris Williams related ↔ Ridgewood Infrastructure
Ridgewood Infrastructure related ↔ Bain Capital
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