11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2026 12:16
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - ERA Partners LLC ("ERA") today announced a majority equity investment into Grant Aviation ("Grant", or the "Company"), an owner and operator of an aviation platform and associated terminal and airport infrastructure with a 55+ year history of serving communities throughout Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the Aleutians, and Bristol Bay regions. Grant supports Alaskans through services including USPS bypass mail-freight and cargo, non-emergency medical transportation, and essential air services backed by the Department of Transportation. This strategic investment seeks to accelerate Grant's growth by expanding its fleet and existing route offerings while extending service to new and underserved markets.
Based in Anchorage, Grant Aviation is a leading provider of rural air transportation, serving communities where limited road connectivity makes air travel essential to everyday life. The Company is the largest registered Part 135 aircraft carrier in the state, transporting more than 250,000 passengers annually and maintaining contracts with federal, state, and municipal government agencies. In partnership with ERA, Grant Aviation will continue to focus on critical transportation solutions for all its passengers and customers.
"For more than 50 years, Grant Aviation has been committed to providing safe, reliable air transportation to communities across rural Alaska." said Gabriel Kompkoff, CEO of Grant Aviation. "ERA's investment will provide additional resources to build on that legacy, expand our reach and continue delivering the essential air service our passengers and communities depend on every day."
Ryan Barnes, ERA Managing Partner, said "Grant Aviation serves a crucial role in Alaska's transportation infrastructure, sustaining communities where air travel is an essential part of daily life. We are proud to partner with the Grant team, and we see a compelling opportunity to support the Company's growth by investing in its fleet and operations while expanding its service across Alaska."
Grant Aviation is an Alaska-based air transportation provider founded in 1971 with offices in Anchorage and a network of operating facilities serving the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the Aleutians, and Bristol Bay regions. The Company delivers connectivity to healthcare, employment, education, and postal resources essential to everyday life. With over 55 years of experience, Grant is a leading essential air service provider in Alaska, holding contracts to serve 22 communities across the state.
For more information, visit www.flygrant.com.