DIrectional Aviation Capital

About The Fund

Directional Aviation Capital is a private investment firm with a dedicated focus on the private business aviation industry. They manage a portfolio of companies that cater to different aspects of private aviation, offering services and solutions designed to enhance the efficiency and experience of their clients. The firm's suite of brands illustrates their comprehensive approach to private aviation, including Flexjet, Flight Options, Sentient Jet, Corporate Wings, Nextant Aerospace, FXSolutions, Constant Aviation, Air Services, SIMCOM, Sirio, PrivateFly, Reva Air Ambulance, and FXAir. These brands cover a range of services from fractional jet ownership and membership-based flight services to maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) services, and aviation parts solutions. Directional Aviation takes pride in charting the course of private aviation, aiming to extend its reach and services on a global scale. Their investment thesis revolves around leveraging their expertise in debt and equity financing to support companies in the expansion, later stage development, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), and acquisitions. While their primary focus is the private aviation sector, they have a diverse interest across various industries such as software, IT, business solutions, financial services, hardware manufacturing, food & beverage, and logistics. The firm's strategy is led by experienced leadership including Kenneth C. Ricci and Michael A. Rossi, who strive to enhance the firm's status as a preeminent global private aviation platform. Directional Aviation's headquarters is located at 355 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, Ohio, making them a significant player both in the United States and internationally.