Heads Up Technologies has acquired Alto Aviation, a designer and manufacturer of high-end OEM and aftermarket audio and cabin management systems.

Alto president and CEO Don Hamilton says: "This acquisition marks the next exciting chapter in our journey. The partnership with Heads Up Technologies allows us to continue providing customers with high-quality, innovative products and makes for an exciting combination of solutions. With the support of HUT, we look forward to a future of groundbreaking innovations and setting new industry standards."

HUT CEO Renée Rump adds: "We are thrilled to welcome the Alto team to Heads Up Technologies. The combined product offering will allow us to better serve the critical needs of OEMs and operators across the aviation industry. Alto's premium audio and cabin management products complement our portfolio of innovative solutions and expand our growing presence in the aftermarket products."

”We are proud of the transformation Heads Up has undergone over the past four years of our partnership,” says Kevin Hammond, managing partner at private equity firm and HUT backer JLL Partners. "We believe Alto has set itself apart as both a premier service provider and a leader in the aviation audio systems market. We are excited for the next phase of growth for the team."