AUGUST 29TH, 2025

LGT Announces Strategic Partnership with Setna iO, a Leading Aircraft Parts Supplier

The partnership ensures continuity and a commitment to future growth under existing leadership and with an expanded platform.

Lincolnshire, IL and Miami, FL — August 28, 2025 — LGT, a premier provider of aircraft parts and services, today announced the sale of a majority stake in the company to Setna iO, an established aircraft parts supplier headquartered in Chicago. The strategic transaction is designed to accelerate LGT’s growth while preserving its core values and operational excellence.

Under the new structure, Raul & Ibis Cruz-Alvarez and Roly Estrada will retain significant ownership and will continue to be actively involved in leading the company. This ensures a seamless continuation of the high standards of customer service, quality, and on-time delivery that LGT’s partners have come to rely on.

“We are incredibly excited about this new chapter,” said RaulCruz-Alvarez, CEO of LGT. “This partnership with Setna iO will provide us with the resources to expand our capabilities and introduce new platforms, all while maintaining the same commitment to our partners and our team. My family and | will remain fully dedicated to leading LGT and ensuring we continue to be a trusted name in the industry.”

“We are thrilled to welcome LGT into the Setna iO group,” said David Chaimovitz, CEO of Setna iO. “This is an incredibly important acquisition that will perfectly complement our MRO and component supply businesses. By integrating LGT’s team and services, we will gain more in-house, top-level MRO services, allowing us to offer our customers a more comprehensive and streamlined solution. We look forward to this new partnership and the value we will create together.”

As part of the integration, there will be no changes to LGT’s management team or current employees. In fact, the company anticipates expanding its staff in the near future to support new product lines and services that will be rolled out over the coming months.

The transition will not affect any existing contracts or current business operations. The company looks forward to building upon its strong foundation and further enhancing the services it provides to its global customer base.