Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a prominent global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was executed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, its U.S.-based aviation aftermarket and asset trading arm. This move reflects Marubeni’s strategic intent to strengthen its position in a growing aviation maintenance and aftermarket sector.
The acquisition comes at a time when global demand for aircraft maintenance is rising steadily. This growth is being driven by increasing passenger and cargo traffic, a larger global aircraft fleet, and extended use of older aircraft due to ongoing supply chain constraints and delays in new aircraft deliveries. As a result, the aircraft maintenance market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 3.3%, reaching around US$215 billion by 2035. In parallel, the aviation aftermarket parts segment is expected to grow significantly, reaching approximately US$,23.5 billion by the same year—around 1.5 times its 2024 size.
DASI plays a central role in this ecosystem as a leading distributor of aviation aftermarket parts. The company manages around 2.5 million stock keeping units, including both factory-new and surplus components, and serves over 3,500 customers globally. Its competitive advantage lies in its data-driven pricing capabilities, efficient inventory monetisation services for suppliers, and an integrated operational platform combining warehouses, an online marketplace, and proprietary systems. This enables rapid delivery and a broad product offering tailored to diverse customer requirements.
Within Marubeni’s Mid-Term Management Strategy GC2027, businesses with scalability and high value-added services—termed “Strategic Platform Businesses”—are prioritised. Aviation aftermarket and asset trading is identified as a core pillar, alongside Magellan Aviation Group, another wholly owned subsidiary specialising in used serviceable materials from retired aircraft.
By fully integrating DASI, Marubeni aims to unlock synergies with Magellan, combining expertise in surplus and used parts with a wide inventory of new components. This is expected to enhance its overall platform and competitiveness in the aviation aftermarket. Ultimately, Marubeni seeks to support the aviation industry’s sustainable growth through reliable parts supply and more efficient procurement systems, while continuing to strengthen its corporate value.
