(Houston, TX – April 7, 2025) PrimeFlight Aviation Services announced a leadership transition as President and CEO Dan Bucaro steps down from his role after more than seven years. Bucaro’s transition is the result of several years of planning, and he will continue to play a critical role in the company’s leadership as Chairman of the Board.

“Under Dan’s leadership, PrimeFlight has been built into a global aviation services leader with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide,” EVP and Chief Operating Officer Charlotte Cheatham explained. “His strategic vision and leadership have positioned PrimeFlight for continued growth and success.”

The company has tapped ground handling industry leader, Craig Smyth, as the succeeding President and CEO. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Craig has held a series of senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Group CEO for Worldwide Flight Services (“WFS”), where he led global strategic growth initiatives and operational advancements. Since 2023, Craig has served as an active Board Member for PrimeFlight Aviation Services, bringing strategic guidance and assisting directly the company’s growth trajectory.

Prior to his tenure at WFS, Craig spent more than two decades at Menzies Aviation, where he held key leadership positions, including CEO. In addition to his extensive executive experience, he has been actively involved in private equity, advising and leading businesses through investment cycles, strategic transformations, and value creation initiatives. Craig holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Glasgow.

“Dan has been a trusted advisor and partner to us for many decades. We thank him for his years of leadership and congratulate him on this well-deserved transition. We look forward to his continued guidance as Chairman” said Adam Palmer, Partner at Capitol Meridian Partners. “We are thrilled to announce Craig as our next CEO. Craig has served on our Board and as a trusted advisor since 2023, giving him a detailed understanding of our business and strategy. This experience, paired with his expertise in aviation services and phenomenal track record in the industry, make him the ideal leader to lead PrimeFlight into its next phase of growth,” said Greg Elliott, Partner at The Sterling Group.

About PrimeFlight Aviation Services

Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, PrimeFlight Aviation Services provides major airlines and airports with GSE maintenance, ground handling services, aircraft services, into-plane fueling, deicing, aviation cleaning supplies, and terminal services, as well as general aviation aircraft cleaning and support services, across a global footprint. PrimeFlight is a portfolio company of The Sterling Group and Capitol Meridian Partners. For more information, visit www.primeflight.com.