Jet Parts Engineering Announces Acquisition of Cima Aviation
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Seattle, WA – Jet Parts Engineering (JPE), a leading provider of PMA parts, DER repairs, and MRO services for commercial aircraft, today announced the acquisition of Cima Aviation, a prominent MRO company specializing in fuel and hydraulic component repairs. This strategic move further strengthens JPE’s ability to offer comprehensive aftermarket solutions to its global network of commercial, cargo, regional, and military aircraft customers.
The acquisition of Cima Aviation will allow JPE to deliver even greater value through expanded service offerings, reduced turnaround times, and enhanced technical support. “Jet Parts Engineering is thrilled to welcome Cima Aviation into our growing group of businesses,” said Anu Goel, CEO of Jet Parts Engineering. “Under Ramces Gallego’s impressive leadership, Cima has developed technical expertise in fuel and hydraulic systems unmatched in the MRO space. Similarly, Cima’s customer first approach, attention to quality and quick turnaround time aligns perfectly with JPE’s approach. This acquisition marks a significant step in expanding our MRO capabilities and delivering even more value to our customers.”
Founded with a focus on delivering reliable and efficient aviation maintenance solutions, Cima Aviation has built a reputation for technical proficiency, exceptional customer service, and fast turnaround times. The company’s expertise in MRO services complements JPE’s existing portfolio of PMA and DER solutions, creating a powerful, integrated service provider.
“We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings to our customers and partners. Our goal has always been to set new standards in service excellence, and this move aligns with our vision of growth and innovation in the aviation industry,” said Ramces Gallego, President of Cima Aviation.
The transaction was overseen by Vance Street Capital, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in highly engineered solutions businesses across the aerospace and defense, industrial, and medical markets. JPE is a Vance Street Capital portfolio company.
“Cima Aviation’s outstanding reputation for quality service and technical proficiency makes them a natural fit within JPE’s portfolio of companies,” said Nic Janneck, Partner at Vance Street. “These same principles—customer-first attitude, high quality standards, and humility—are what we prioritize in all of our investments. We are excited to continue supporting the JPE team on their growth journey.”
This acquisition marks another milestone in JPE’s strategic expansion, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of aircraft maintenance solutions in the aviation industry.
About Jet Parts Engineering
A recognized leader in the development of PMA parts, DER repairs and MRO services for commercial aircraft, Jet Parts Engineering is devoted to providing a better spare parts solution to our worldwide network of airline and MRO partners. We help our customers battle the increasing cost of component maintenance with our lower spares pricing and greatly reduced lead times. Our ecommerce portal provides customers immediate access to price, availability, technical information, and the ease of order placement and tracking. Jet Parts Engineering's staff is comprised of some of the best and brightest in the industry – our people are the best part.