Yingling Aviation, a full-service provider of MRO and FBO services to business and general aviation aircraft, has acquired Global Engineering & Technology (GETI), an aircraft interiors service provider based in Wichita, Kansas. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1991, GETI specialises in aircraft interior design and restoration and has fabricated interiors for more than 4,500 business aircraft to date. With this acquisition, Yingling will gain access to GETI’s capabilities 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, further strengthening capacity for growth, as GETI has more than 60,000ft² of facility space.
“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 first-hand 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 organisations, 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.”
Yingling is located at Dwight D Eisenhower airport in Wichita, Kansas. Its capabilities include airframe maintenance, avionics, interiors, paint, propellers, and parts sales in support of a diverse range of business and general aviation airframes. Offering custom furniture, cabinetry, and upholstery, GETI specialises in enhancing and modifying aircraft interiors – both for new cabin installations and refurbishments.
