Zodiac Aerospace to acquire Northwest Aerospace Technologies

Zodiac Aerospace, a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional, and business aircraft, has entered into a definitive agreement with the shareholders of Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT) to acquire the company. NAT, headquartered in Everett, near Seattle, provides engineering services and cabin retrofit program management services to airlines. NAT has about 160 employees, of which 100 engineers. The acquisition of NAT, which remains subject to the approval of the relevant authorities, will allow Zodiac Aerospace to strengthen its presence in the cabin retrofit market.