O2 Aero Acquisitions Acquires Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems
/O2 Aero Acquisitions, LLC has acquired Shaw Aerox, LLC (“Aerox”), designer and manufacturer of installed and portable oxygen systems and accessories for aviation and medical users. Scott E. Ashton, O2 Aero Acquisitions Managing Director, has been named President and CEO.
The company, which has been rebranded as Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, LLC, was established in 1981 and provides oxygen delivery systems and products for general aviation, EMS, medical, and OEM manufacturers. Among its products are installed cabin emergency oxygen systems for pressurized aircraft, portable oxygen systems for light aircraft operators, personal emergency oxygen systems, and TSO-approved oxygen masks for business aircraft. Aerox pioneered long-duration portable oxygen systems with its Aerox Oxysaver Conserving Cannula. Aerox also operates an FAA Repair Station and is ISO9001 and AS9100D certified.
Ashton brings to Aerox an extensive career in the aviation industry, including recently serving as CEO of a Part 145 repair station and as president of a leading Part 135 fractional ownership company, as well as serving in several aviation management and technical roles throughout his career. He is also President of the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, CT and serves on the Board of Directors of Patient Airlift Services (PALS), a volunteer pilot organization. He is an experienced fixed-wing, helicopter, and glider pilot with Airline Transport Pilot, multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.