Galaxy FBO Houston Expansion Layered With MAC Air Group Acquisition Entering Northeast MRO

Galaxy FBO completed dual-track positioning within two weeks: April 16 announced Houston dual-airport FBO expansion addressing hangar shortage; April 17 completed MAC Air Group acquisition, first entry into US Northeast MRO market. Reportedly its parent is Black Forest Ventures, but this specific ownership relationship cannot be independently confirmed from public information. AviGo data shows Houston KHOU + KDWH Q1 2026 business jet movements at 17,139, +3.1% YoY; KDWH growth 4.7% above KHOU's 2.8%; Phenom 300 at 917 movements firmly leads in type. Houston's continued demand growth validates the FBO expansion's rationale, while the Northeast MRO acquisition marks the company's strategic expansion from regional FBO operator to broader FBO + MRO platform. Confidence ★★ (KG + AviGo cross-verify Houston market data; parent and acquisition target details pending confirmation).