VELOCITY MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS acquired by BOMBARDIER
Context
Bombardier, through its U.S. subsidiary Learjet Inc., has acquired 100% of Velocity Maintenance Solutions. While financial terms remain confidential, the deal marks a significant expansion of Bombardier’s U.S. service footprint. The strategic rationale is to integrate Velocity’s specialized AOG capabilities and its mobile repair truck fleet into Bombardier’s top-ranked service network. The acquisition provides Bombardier with a strategic physical presence at Wilmington Airport (Delaware) and significantly boosts its mobile response capabilities across the U.S. East Coast. This move is timed to support the entry-into-service of the newly certified Global 8000, ensuring that owners of these ultra-long-range aircraft have immediate access to high-standard maintenance and support. By internalizing these services, Bombardier aims to increase recurring service revenue and maintain direct control over the quality of the customer experience, aligning with its long-term growth strategy for its aftermarket division.
VELOCITY MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).
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Target
Velocity Maintenance Solutions is a specialized American provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, with a strong focus on Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) support. The organization operates a 35,000-square-foot hangar facility at Wilmington Airport (KILG) in Delaware, a strategic hub for corporate aviation on the U.S. East Coast. Its business model is defined by high mobility and rapid response, utilizing a fleet of 14 mobile repair trucks that provide onsite technical assistance across the United States. The company has built a reputation for excellence in technical service and a customer-centric culture, serving operators who require high-availability support and specialized maintenance resources for business jets.
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Target: velocity maintenance solutions
Acquirer: bombardier