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Primeflight goes to Wichita for acquisition
At the end of a year that saw the acquisition of ReadyJet and Sharp Details, PrimeFlight Aviation Services has further expanded its offering with the purchase of Appearance Group.

The PrimeFlight Aviation Services group of companies has acquired Kansas-based aircraft cleaning and maintenance company Appearance Group.

“This is an exciting acquisition for PrimeFlight as it furthers our mission to be seen as the go-to aircraft appearance services provider within the aviation industry,” explains president Dan Bucaro. “As we work together to combine our general aviation operations, we look forward not only to expanding our footprint to serve our customers in more places but to improving our overall service delivery.”

Appearance Group is a full service aircraft appearance and maintenance company that fulfils interior and exterior aircraft detailing needs at over 20 airports across the US. It also offers leather care and maintenance services, including preventative maintenance, ongoing maintenance, and leather restoration services, under a Part 145 FAA repair station certificate.

“After 20 years of private ownership, we are pleased to join PrimeFlight Aviation Services and become part of its expanding aircraft appearance service network,” Appearance Group president Matt Henry adds. “This is a significant step forward for our employees and customers and I look forward to what the future holds.”

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