OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – September 28, 2026 – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Prairie”) is pleased to announce that its client, Augustus Global, LLC (“Augustus” or the “Company”), has acquired Omega Air, Inc. and its affiliate, Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. (collectively, “Omega”). Prairie acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Augustus in the transaction, which was led by Jamie McQueen, Managing Director, Dan DeLap, Vice President, and Maxx Zomick, Senior Associate. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
With offices in Chicago, Illinois and Washington, D.C. and an extensive global reach, Augustus provides strategic solutions focused on security, defense and risk management. Drawing on decades of industry experience and a global network of experts, the Company delivers advanced multi-domain solutions and tailored intelligence services that help clients protect critical assets, address emerging threats and pursue opportunities worldwide.
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an MRO facility in San Antonio, Texas, Omega is a global leader in contracted air-to-air refueling services. Led by a highly experienced team of former military officers, civilians and pilots, Omega supports the U.S. Armed Forces, Joint Special Operations Command and allied aircraft on missions around the world. Since beginning operations in 2000, Omega has established an exceptional track record of providing reliable, mission-critical aerial refueling capabilities whenever and wherever they are needed.
“Omega has built an impressive platform with a strong reputation and a unique culture of winning in the aerial refueling market. We are excited to partner with the Omega team and support the company’s next phase of growth,” commented Eugene Carpino, Chairman of Augustus. “We are grateful to the Prairie team for serving as our trusted advisor throughout this process. Their deep transaction expertise, thoughtful guidance and unwavering dedication helped drive a successful outcome, and we sincerely appreciate their partnership.”
Jamie McQueen, Managing Director at Prairie, commented, “It was an honor to represent Augustus in this transaction. This deal highlights Prairie’s expertise in the aerospace and defense sectors, as well as our track record in advising businesses through complex M&A and financing transactions. We are proud to have helped combine these two fine groups that share a mutual commitment to mission-critical air mobility solutions.”
“This transaction represents another successful engagement for Prairie’s Investment Banking team and further strengthens the firm’s rapidly growing presence within the aerospace and defense sector,” added Dan DeLap, Vice President at Prairie.
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