Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Adams Aviation Supply Company Limited, in a corporate carve-out from Incora.
Adams Aviation is Europe’s leading distributor of parts and accessories for the general and business aviation maintenance community. Founded in 1968, the company has built an outstanding reputation for fast, reliable parts supply, industry-leading traceability and deep technical expertise.
Headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex, Adams Aviation holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and both CAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 maintenance organisation approvals. The company also operates a specialist repair centre for aviation headsets, helmets and emergency locator transmitters.
As a first-line distributor with direct relationships to major component manufacturers, Adams Aviation maintains high levels of stock for immediate dispatch to a global customer base of airlines, operators, maintenance companies, armed forces and aircraft manufacturers.
The existing management team will continue to lead the business, with Rcapital providing strategic and operational support to drive future growth.
Mark Rogers, General Manager of Adams Aviation, said: “This is an exciting new chapter for Adams Aviation. We have a fantastic team, a loyal customer base and a well-earned reputation as the go-to distributor for general and business aviation across Europe. With Rcapital’s backing and expertise in supporting businesses through complex transitions, we are confident in our ability to accelerate our growth plans, expand our capabilities and continue delivering the exceptional service our customers expect. We would like to thank Incora for their support of Adams Aviation throughout their ownership.”
Sam Duberley, Investment Director at Rcapital, said: “Adams Aviation is a business with a proud heritage and an excellent market position as Europe’s leading general aviation parts distributor. We have been consistently impressed by the quality of the team, the strength of its customer relationships and the breadth of its product offering. We are looking forward to supporting Mark and the wider team as they take the business into its next phase of growth and continue to deliver for the aviation community.”
This transaction represents another corporate carve-out acquisition for Rcapital, which continues to be the trusted partner for multinational groups seeking to optimise their portfolios, ensuring certainty, speed and strategic support in complex situations.
Kevin Matthies, President of Global Hardware at Incora, said: “Adams Aviation has been an important part of the Incora family and has continued to serve the general aviation community with distinction. We are confident that under Rcapital’s ownership the business will be well-positioned to build on its strong heritage and pursue the next phase of its development. We wish the entire Adams Aviation team every success for the future.”
