Signature Aviation Bolsters Van Nuys Footprint with Castle & Cooke Acquisition — Signature Aviation Limited

Event summary

Signature Aviation completed the acquisition of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC at Van Nuys Airport on September 15, 2026.
The deal expands Signature’s presence in one of the busiest general aviation airports globally.
Van Nuys North is now part of Signature’s network of over 200 locations across 27 countries.
The acquisition aims to increase capacity, access, and convenience for travelers in the Los Angeles region.

The big picture

Signature Aviation’s acquisition of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC strengthens its dominance in the private aviation sector, particularly in key markets like Southern California. This move aligns with broader industry trends of consolidation and expansion in high-traffic airports, aiming to enhance service capacity and operational efficiency. The deal underscores Signature’s strategy to maintain its leading position in the global aviation hospitality market.

What we're watching

Integration Challenges: How Signature will align Castle & Cooke’s operations with its safety, service, and operational standards.
Market Dominance: Whether this acquisition will further solidify Signature’s position as the largest network of private aviation terminals.
Customer Retention: The pace at which Signature can retain and expand Castle & Cooke’s existing client base.