Aviation M&A Advisory Built by a Founder, for Aviation Founders

Founder- Frank Romano

Founder and M&A advisor Frank Romano on private jet — Axio Bridge strategic exit advisory

Frank didn’t start his career in private equity.
He built his experience in the field — negotiating high-stakes aviation and industrial transactions, working directly with operators, airport authorities, and management teams. From FBO and hangar deals to Part 135 and 145 transactions, he’s been in the real operational world where details matter and trust is earned.

Frank founded Axio Bridge for a specific type of client:
aviation owners preparing to sell a business they spent years building.

He leads every engagement personally, bringing clarity, discipline, and a deep understanding of the aviation ecosystem to ensure your company is represented the right way — quietly, professionally, and with leverage.

About Axio Bridge

Sell-Side Aviation M&A Advisory for Founder-Led Operators

Axio Bridge is a boutique M&A advisory firm built exclusively for aviation and airport-based businesses. We represent owners of FBOs, MROs, Part 135 charter operators, flight schools, and aircraft management companies in confidential, competitive transactions designed to protect owner control, maintain discretion, and deliver strong outcomes.

What Axio Bridge Does

We help aviation operators navigate the sale of their company with precision, discipline, and complete discretion. Our advisory work centers on four areas:

  • Readiness & Positioning: Normalize financials, clarify value, and prepare the materials buyers need — without revealing vulnerabilities or weakening your negotiating position.
  • Quiet, Controlled Buyer Outreach: Direct engagement with vetted aviation strategics and private equity groups under strict NDA. Never public listings. Never broad exposure.
  • Negotiation & Deal Leadership: Terms, timelines, diligence, and buyer behavior managed end-to-end — ensuring you aren’t ground down, delayed, or retraded.
  • Confidentiality Above All Else: Employees, customers, airport authorities, crew, and students never learn a sale is underway.

How We’re Different

Axio Bridge is built for operators — not financial engineers. We understand the operational realities and economics of aviation businesses — leases, fuel flowage, maintenance programs, utilization, compliance, fleet mix, labor, safety, and regulatory detail.

  • You get the founder (Frank) — not a junior analyst running the deal.
  • Aviation is our entire focus — not one of many sectors.
  • Our processes are private, disciplined, and high-control — designed for serious operators.
  • Our loyalty is singular — we represent you the seller, not the buyer. Always.
  • We limit engagements — protecting attention, quality, and discretion.

If You’re an Aviation Owner Considering a Sale

Your business represents years of work, risk, and reputation. You deserve an advisor and a process that reflect that. If you want clarity, confidentiality, and a structured approach built specifically for aviation operators, we’re here to help.

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