2007
Atlantic Aero is purchased by Greenwich AeroGroup, an affiliate of W.R Berkley Corporation and a
NYSE listed Fortune 500 company.
2006
Atlantic Aero opens a 9,000 square foot dedicated cabinet and upholstery facility.
2005
Atlantic Aero becomes a major outsource maintenance facility for FlexJet on Challenger 300's, Challenger
604's, Learjet 60's, Learjet 45's and Learjet 40's. Maintenance work includes cabinet and
upholstery refinishing.
Aero Modifications & Consulting, LLC becomes the Engineering / R & D department of Atlantic Aero.
2004
Mid-Atlantic Freight, a sister company of Atlantic Aero, merges with Martinaire, Inc. to form a new
company named Martinaire Partners, LLC.
Atlantic Aero opens a new aircraft cabinetry shop.
2003
Atlantic Aero opens a 14,000 square foot dedicated manufacturing facility for STC and PMA parts.
Atlantic Aero opens a new aircraft seat and upholstery facility.
2000
Atlantic Aero completes construction of a 35,000 square foot engineering facility including hangar and
office space.
1997
After a three year process, Atlantic Aero receives DAS (Designated Alteration Station)
certification. This authorization allows Atlantic Aero to make major modifications to aircraft
with little direct involvement from the FAA during the process. Atlantic Aero is the seventh
DAS to be awarded in the history of the FAA Southern Region.
1993
Atlantic Aero forms Aero Modifications and Consulting, LLC (AMC). AMC was formed to apply new
technology to existing general aviation aircraft in order to improve safety, efficiency and value.
1987
Atlantic Aero establishes Mid-Atlantic Freight, Inc. (MAF), a small package freight company. MAF
primarily operates Cessna Caravans and accumulates over 150,000 flight hours - over 25,000,000 miles.
1984
Atlantic Aero management participates in the formation of Questair, Inc. with the goal to develop,
build and manufacture a high performance, 275 mph, two place, single engine, experimental kit
airplane called the Venture.
1982
A small R & D company (Godwin Aircraft, Inc.) is formed to look at the possibility of improving
general aviation aircraft. A relationship is developed with the Aeronautical Engineering Program at
North Carolina State University.
1977
Atlantic Aero is the first company in the region to offer corporate jet charter and management
utilizing the Learjet.
1972
Atlantic Aero moves into a new facility at KGSO.
1971
Atlantic Aero was formed by a local investment group with John Godwin as President.