Davis Polk advised BBA Aviation plc in connection with a debut Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2026 by BBA U.S. Holdings, Inc.

BBA Aviation is a market-leading provider of global aviation support to operators of business and general aviation aircraft, including full-service travel support such as fueling, groundhandling, passenger and pilot services and hangarage. BBA Aviation also provides aftermarket services, such as equipment, components, parts and cost-effective solutions for the continuing support of maturing and legacy aerospace platforms, as well as developing product licensing agreements with original equipment manufacturers for aftermarket supply and aircraft support. 

The Davis Polk corporate team included partners Michael Kaplan and Reuven B. Young and associates Paula Querol and John H. Runne. Partner Jonathan Cooklin, counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associates Omer Harel and Dominic Foulkes provided tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and London offices.