MAC Air Group is now a part of the Black Forest Ventures Aviation, a partnership that brings together Maine’s premier aviation provider with a nationally recognized aviation focus portfolio committed to preserving the local character and heritage.
“MAC has been more than just a workplace; it has been a family, a legacy, and a source of pride,” said Alysan Caruso, President of MAC Air Group. “While this marks a new chapter in our 60-year history, I am incredibly excited for what this means for our customers and team. We chose Black Forest Ventures because they share our ‘family-first’ values and have a proven track record of investing in the people and facilities that make local aviation special. MAC Air isn’t just a business at the Portland International Jetport; it’s our home, and that isn’t changing.”
Four Segments. One Shared Standard.
Black Forest Ventures has built its aviation portfolio by creating and acquiring specialist brands with each one focused on a distinct discipline within private aviation. MAC Air has operated those same four disciplines under a single roof for decades. That alignment is at the heart of why this acquisition makes sense, and what it means for MAC Air’s future.
| Aviation Segment | MAC Air Group | Black Forest Ventures |
| Fixed Base Operations | MAC Air FBO — Fuel, hangars & private terminal at PWM | Galaxy FBO — Top-ranked FBO brand with a national reputation for service excellence |
| Aircraft Maintenance (Part 145) | MAC Air Maintenance — Airframe, powerplant & avionics at PWM | MW Aircraft Services — FAA Part 145-certified MRO delivering inspection, repair & maintenance for general aviation and business aircraft |
| Aircraft Management & Charter (Part 135) | MAC Air Charter — ARGUS Platinum-rated charter operator featuring mid-size to large cabin aircraft under management | Wing Aviation — On-demand charter operator managing the largest Southwest based fleet with utmost safety record |
| Aircraft Sales & Advisory | MAC Air Sales — Aircraft brokerage & advisory at PWM | Feldberg Aero — Aircraft brokerage firm supporting acquisition, ownership & disposition across the ownership lifecycle |
What This Means for Our Customers
“Pilots, aircraft owners, passengers and all our vendors can expect the same familiar faces and the high level of personalized service they have come to trust at the Portland International Jetport, now backed by the expanded resources of the Black Forest Ventures’ network.” said Brigitte Miller, Chief Financial Officer of MAC Air Group.
MAC Air’s day-to-day operations will continue without interruption. Our team remains in place, our commitment to safety and service is unchanged, and our customers will continue to receive the personalized experience they have come to expect. This acquisition brings additional resources and investment to help us serve you even better in the years ahead.
While this partnership marks an exciting new chapter, our commitment to the Portland community remains unchanged. MAC Air Group was built on the values of a family business, and those roots are exactly what we intend to honor as we grow. Our loyal clients can expect the same familiar faces, the same trusted expertise, and the same personalized ‘neighborhood’ service that has defined us since 1959.
We aren’t just maintaining our presence at the Portland International Jetport; we are investing in its future to ensure that MAC Air remains the premier home for Maine aviation for the next sixty years and beyond.