O2 Aero Acquisitions has acquired Shaw Aerox, a designer and manufacturer of installed and portable oxygen systems and accessories for general aviation and medical users.
The company, which has been rebranded as Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, was established in 1981 and provides the aviation industry with 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, according to officials with the company. Aerox also operates an FAA Repair Station.
“Our plan for Aerox is to expand Aerox’s leadership in integrated and portable oxygen systems for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and the general aviation industry,” said Scott E. Ashton, who has been named president and CEO. “I’m very much looking forward to helping Aerox’s outstanding team meet the needs of our customers and the aviation industry.”
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 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, Connecticut, and serves on the board of directors of Patient Airlift Services (PALS), a volunteer pilot organization. He is a fixed-wing, helicopter, and glider pilot with Airline Transport Pilot, multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.