Tallvine Launches North America Fixed Based Operator Platform with Odyssey Aviation’s U.S. Assets as Inaugural Acquisition
Tallvine Partners (“Tallvine”), an independent investment advisor focused on value-add middle-market infrastructure opportunities, today announced the launch of its North America fixed base operator (FBO) platform in conjunction with the acquisition of the U.S. assets of Odyssey Aviation (”Odyssey”), the owner and operator of three FBOs in the U.S. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The platform is dedicated to acquiring, enhancing and expanding FBOs catering to general and business aviation, as well as cargo and freight operations, at airports throughout North America. Chad Farischon, former Co-Founder and President of Lynx FBO Network, will lead the platform, supported by Ed Zwirn, Operating Director at Tallvine. Together, they bring extensive experience incepting, operating and expanding previous FBO platforms, with deep asset knowledge and key industry relationships.
“The launch of our FBO platform and acquisition of Odyssey demonstrates our commitment to investing in scalable infrastructure opportunities that we see as driven by thematic tailwinds and high-quality teams with deep sector experience,” said Thomas Lefebvre, Partner & CEO of Tallvine Partners. “We are excited to partner with Chad, a world-class leader in the FBO sector, and look forward to actively growing the platform together.”
In January, Tallvine closed its acquisition of Odyssey and now owns and operates FBOs at three locations including Willow Run Airport (KYIP—Detroit, MI), Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM—Orlando, FL), and St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI—St. Simons Island, GA). The three locations will continue to operate under the Odyssey brand. Odyssey provides its customers with a full suite of FBO services and manages over 270,000 square feet of real estate and over 2,500,000 square feet of ramp at its three locations. The platform is seeking to expand and is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions in the FBO sector.
Mark Clark, Partner at Tallvine Partners, added: “We see this as a tremendous opportunity to create a leading FBO business in North America with significant growth potential. We look forward to working closely with Chad and Ed to execute on exciting opportunities, including hangar expansions, operational enhancements, and complementary acquisitions across the U.S. and Canada.”
“This is an exciting new chapter for Odyssey Aviation’s U.S. FBOs,” said Chad Farischon, newly appointed CEO of Tallvine’s FBO platform. “I’m thrilled to work with Tallvine, and with their continuing support, to expand the platform into new markets and further deliver exceptional service and quality with a commitment to continuing excellence, safety, and value creation.”
About Tallvine Partners
Tallvine Partners is an independent investment advisor focused on investing in value-add middle-market infrastructure opportunities. Based in Miami, FL, and led by partners Thomas Lefebvre, Chucri Hjeily, Mark Clark and Victor Sosa, Tallvine focuses on middle-market infrastructure opportunities across the energy and utilities, transportation and logistics, and communications sectors in North America. Tallvine seeks to invest in target sectors by leveraging the firm’s strong and cohesive partnership, its experience building, enhancing and divesting platforms, its ability to identify and empower management teams, its wide-reaching network of experts, and the pattern recognition its four partners have developed investing through two decades of business cycles in each of the firm’s target sectors.
About Odyssey Aviation U.S.
Odyssey Aviation U.S. is a leading platform specializing in providing Fixed Based Operator (FBO) services to general aviation, commercial aviation and cargo aviation operators at its locations across North America. The platform provides aircraft fueling, hangar space, ground handling, cargo fueling and handling, concierge services, and other support operations, prioritizing industry leading customer service and safety. As of January 2025, Odyssey Aviation U.S. operates at Willow Run Airport (KYIP—Detroit, MI), Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM—Orlando, FL), and St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI—St. Simons Island, GA) and is actively expanding through acquisitions and development.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250129452773/en/
Contacts
Media Contact
Kelsey Nevius, Edelman Smithfield
Kelsey.nevius@edelmansmithfield.com
(309) 531-9211
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
www.businesswire.com
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Binarly Expands Platform to Enable Post-Quantum Compliance Readiness30.1.2025 21:30:00 EET | Press release
Binarly, a leader in firmware and software supply chain security, today announced the release of its flagship Binarly Transparency Platform v2.7, a major update that immediately enables corporate defenders to prepare for a mandatory transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards. As quantum computing advances, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued fresh guidance on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), underscoring the urgency of PQC readiness amid deadlines and regulations. Transitioning large enterprises to meet these new requirements is a lengthy, often complex process. The latest product update has been fitted with patented technologies to handle discovery, inventorying and assessment of cryptographic assets: Cryptographic Keys: Ownership, algorithm identifier, format, and status (active or deprecated) accurately documented. Certificates: Validity period, ownership, and algorithm used, captured and displayed in streamlined reports. Algorithms: Acc
Flutter and Aviator Agree on a Long-term Commercial Partnership30.1.2025 19:38:00 EET | Press release
Flutter Entertainment (Flutter) and Aviator LLC (404612610) (Aviator) have agreed on a long-term commercial partnership, which will see Aviator-branded online games being marketed and distributed internationally by Flutter. As part of the deal both parties have agreed to settle their outstanding legal dispute. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128107435/en/
AstroPay Continues Global Expansion With Payment Institution License for Multicurrency Wallet in Brazil30.1.2025 19:00:00 EET | Press release
AstroPay, a global leader in digital financial solutions, is redefining financial connectivity in Brazil with its strategic expansion and acquiring a coveted Payment Institution (PI) license issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. This license is from the Central Bank of Brazil, underscoring AstroPay’s commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and user-friendly cross-border payment solutions. AstroPay is poised to bring faster, simpler, and more innovative financial services for Brazil's local and international users and businesses, solidifying AstroPay’s position as the go-to platform for seamless, secure cross-border financial management. AstroPay’s “Pix for Foreigners” allows international visitors to make instant payments in Brazilian reais, giving small businesses—from beach vendors to market stalls—a frictionless way to transact without the excessive fees associated with credit cards. In addition, AstroPay’s global card also allows users to manage their money securely across bord
World-Renowned Athlete Charles Leclerc Teams Up with Eight Sleep to Redefine Recovery30.1.2025 19:00:00 EET | Press release
Charles Leclerc, the world-class racing driver known for his exceptional talent throughout his career, is teaming up with Eight Sleep, the world’s leading sleep fitness company, as an Athlete Ambassador and Investor. With this partnership, Leclerc joins the elite group of hundreds of professional athletes and successful entrepreneurs who use Eight Sleep’s world class sleep technology to fuel their performance, proving recovery is just as critical as speed on the track. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250130814809/en/ World-Renowned Athlete Charles Leclerc Teams Up with Eight Sleep to Redefine Recovery (Photo: Business Wire) As an elite athlete, Leclerc is accustomed to taking on extreme pressure with his sport, on top of navigating a grueling year-round travel schedule. As he gears up for the 2025 season, he knows that every detail matters to maintain peak physical and mental fitness, especially sleep. Leclerc
SPIE Announces the Best New Products in the Photonics Industry at Its 17 th Annual Prism Awards30.1.2025 18:42:00 EET | Press release
On 29 January, SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, recognized the top-rated new optics and photonics products with the industry-focused Prism Awards. The gala evening, held during SPIE Photonics West, marked the Prism Awards’ 17th anniversary of honoring companies that are bringing transformative products to market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250130087792/en/ SPIE presents the winners of the 2025 Prism Awards. (Graphic: Business Wire) Each year, the SPIE Prism Awards reflect the rapidly growing trajectory, exciting latest developments, and rich technical innovations across photonics and photonics-enabled industries. This year, the annual ceremony honored a range of established and emerging companies applying innovative and creative solutions to critical problems in areas such as cameras and imaging systems, sensors, lasers, quantum technology, and biomedical optical solutions. In add
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom