Continental Aerospace Technologies Appoints Keith Chatten as Chief Executive Officer

MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Aerospace Technologies ("Continental" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Keith Chatten as its Chief Executive Officer. Continental is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline").

Mr. Chatten is an established aviation executive with more than 30 years of experience across the general aviation industry. He returns to Continental having previously spent nearly 15 years at the Company across a variety of engineering and leadership roles. His deep experience in engineering, commercial and operational leadership, combined with his understanding of Continental's products and the pilots who depend on them, positions him to lead the Company as it strengthens its manufacturing operations, expands its aftermarket support network and delivers its next generation of engines.

"Continental has been at the heart of general aviation for more than 120 years, and I am honored to lead the Company during this exciting moment in its history," said Mr. Chatten. "I spent nearly 15 years of my career at Continental, and this company and its people have always held a special place for me. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build on Continental's legacy of engineering excellence while continuing to deliver the high-quality products, reliability and customer support that have defined the Company for generations."

About Continental Aerospace Technologies
Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Continental Aerospace Technologies is a global leader in general aviation piston engines. The Company designs, manufactures, and supports AvGas and Jet-A engines for the global installed base of general aviation aircraft. For more information, visit www.continental.aero.

About Arcline Investment Management
Arcline Investment Management is a private investment firm with over $30 billion in assets under management. Arcline seeks to build the next generation of Industrial Compounders – market-leading, mission-critical industrial platforms designed to consistently compound earnings over decades. For more information visit www.arcline.com.

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SOURCE Continental Aerospace Technologies