Ranger Aerospace LLC Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Ranger Aerospace LLC is a specialized aerospace services investor and operator, founded in March 1997 by Steve Townes in Greenville, South Carolina. The company acts as a value-adding partner that acquires, transforms, and grows high-quality aviation and aerospace / aerospace-adjacent businesses, blending evergreen equity with deep operational expertise in the industry.
Ranger focuses on consolidation opportunities in segments such as niche aerospace, MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), precision manufacturing, industrial automation, and related aerospace/defense activities. It emphasizes Total Quality Management (TQM), rigorous safety standards, FAR compliance, and a “Good to Great” philosophy of incremental improvement while prioritizing people, operational excellence, and customer service.
Since inception, Ranger has driven hundreds of millions in transactions and created significant value through organic growth, add-on acquisitions, and operational enhancements. Notable past successes include building ASIG (a major airline services and fueling provider), Keystone Helicopter (rotorcraft MRO and operations), Ranger International (government technical and airfield services), and ACL Airshop (global air cargo ULD leasing, sales, repair, and management).
Website: rangeraerospace.com | Tel: +1 864 329 9000
Ranger’s Farnborough attendee: Jeff Hartman, Chief Financial Officer. Ph +1 321 439-1891
