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Burges Salmon acts for PASL on key acquisition to strengthen capabilities and expand operations

By Gregory Nash

15 Jul 2025 2 min read

We have advised Pula Aviation Services Limited (PASL), a company delivering services to support aircraft ownership, management, operations and special missions, on its acquisition of UK-based aircraft maintenance provider, JMI-Jet Maintenance International Limited (JMI).

The acquisition boosts PASL’s portfolio of aviation businesses, enhances its aircraft maintenance capabilities and expands its footprint with the addition of JMI’s well-established base at London Oxford Airport and its line station at London Biggin Hill.

JMI joins PASL’s group of operating companies, which includes ASG, Airpart, Centreline and Pula Aircraft Sales. JMI founder Ed Griffith is to remain fully involved in leading the business as Managing Director, supported by JMI’s experienced management team and the wider PASL group infrastructure, ensuring a smooth transition with continued high-quality service for customers, suppliers, and staff.

Our Corporate and M&A team advised PASL on the transaction, led by director Gregory Nash alongside partner Dominic Davis and solicitor Gina Green.

“It has been a pleasure to work with PASL on this strategic acquisition which advances its ambition to boast expanded capabilities across the aviation support services. Our expertise in the aviation sector, combined with our Corporate M&A capabilities, meant we were well positioned to facilitate a smooth and timely completion for all parties, guaranteeing a seamless transition and continuity of business for our client’s and JMI’s people and customers.”

Gregory Nash, director

“This acquisition aligns with our group strategy to expand core capabilities across the aviation support services. JMI complements our existing aircraft maintenance offering at ASG, our parts supply business Airpart, and our special missions aircraft operations. Burges Salmon provided us with excellent advice and support from inception to completion and we are grateful for their dedication and expertise.”

Steve Page, CEO – PASL

The firm has strong Corporate and M&A capabilities, advising multi-national organisations and institutions, entrepreneurial businesses and high net worth individuals. We are known for facilitating transactions across the aviation industry, acting for airlines, airports, aircraft and component manufacturers and maintenance providers, as well as for debt and equity funders, service providers, governments and regulators.