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Add-onThursday, October 15, 2026

O2-backed First Class Air invests in Vertical Aerospace

O2 Investment Partners-backed First Class Air has invested in Vertical Aerospace, an aerospace company; financial terms were not disclosed.

O2 Investment Partners portfolio company First Class Air has invested in Vertical Aerospace. The deal was announced, but financial terms were not disclosed.

First Class Air provides maintenance, repair and overhaul, engineering and fabricated part manufacturing for commercial, cargo and military aircraft.

Deal facts

Target
Vertical Aerospace
Business
Aerospace company
Acquirer
First Class Air
Deal type
Add-on
Status
Announced, not yet closed
Announced
Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sources

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