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Transportation

K-Sea Gets Private Backing

September 2, 2010 - First Reserve and Kayne Anderson team up for a stake worth up to $100 million.

Avis Ups Dollar Thrifty Bid

September 2, 2010 - The bidder also dismissed Hertz's claims of antitrust concerns as a 'smoke screen' in a statement.

AIP Creates Specialty Vehicle Platform

August 25, 2010 - The firm will ultimately combine four portfolio companies to create a $1 billion giant in the space; and more deals could be forthcoming.

Huron Augments Restructuring Team

August 12, 2010 - Laura Marcero will help the consulting firm expand its automotive and manufacturing services segment.

DeCrane Sells Cabin Management Assets

August 4, 2010 - What's left of the DLJ-backed company is expected to go to Wayzata following a restructuring.

Jordan, Nautic Form Aircraft Leasing Platform

August 4, 2010 - NetJets pro Richard Santulli was tapped to lead the initiative, armed with $500 million in funding.

Emerging Capital Closes Latest Fund

July 26, 2010 - ECP Africa Fund III amassed $613 million in commitments, a slight improvement over its 2005-vintage predecessor.

Apollo's Affinion in Add-On

July 15, 2010 - The $135 million deal for Connexions comes as Affinion preps a planned IPO.

Airclic, AirVersent Merge

July 14, 2010 - Rick Pontin, Airclic’s chief executive before the merger, will remain in the post.

Austin Ventures in YRC Carveout

June 28, 2010 - The Texas PE firm assumes control of the struggling transportation company's logistics biz through a $37 million deal.

Arsenal Recoups 8x its Equity on IDQ Sale

June 21, 2010 - Castle Harlan is the buyer of the company after an eight-year stay in Arsenal's portfolio.

DOJ Complicates Dubai World Sale

June 18, 2010 - PE buyers are reportedly scared off by suspected inquiry into the company's government services biz.

American Eagle Being Shopped

June 11, 2010 - American Airlines' parent shook up the management at the regional airline as it performs 'strategic evaluation.'

Vector Takes Trafficmaster Private

June 3, 2010 - The San Francisco firm crosses the Atlantic for the £73.3 million deal in the logistics space.

AMETEK Acquires Technical Services

June 2, 2010 - The sale of TSE marks an exit for Pfingsten Partners after a roughly four-year holding period.