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VSE has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG) © Shutterstock

VSE acquires Precision Aviation Group in US$2bn deal

VSE Corporation (VSE), a provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx), for total upfront consideration of approximately US$2.025 billion in cash and equity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Atlanta,

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American delivered fourth-quarter revenue of US$14.0 billion, despite the $325 million negative impact from the government shutdown

American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales

American Airlines Group (American) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, posting record revenues while continuing to strengthen its financial position. The carrier reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$14.0 billion, contributing to record full-year revenue of US$54.6 billion. The company noted that performance in the final quarter was affected by the government shutdown, which

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Avmax has closed the acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories

Avmax completes acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories

Avmax Group Inc. (Avmax) has completed its acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories, forming a strategic partnership that strengthens Avmax’s aircraft component maintenance capabilities and broadens its service offering for customers in Canada and worldwide. The integration brings together two Alberta-based aviation organisations that share a strong commitment to quality, safety and technical excellence. By combining

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RTX

RTX delivers strong sales growth in 2025 results

RTX has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2025, highlighting solid revenue growth, improved cash generation and a record order backlog. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company posted sales of US$24.2 billion, representing a 12% increase compared with the same period last year, supported by strong underlying performance. Earnings per share

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Alaska Air Group has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results © Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

Alaska Airlines reported GAAP net income of US$21 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and US$100 million, for the full year. This compares with GAAP net income of US$71 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and US$395 million for that full year. Excluding special items and other adjustments, net income for the fourth

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Falco has provided a summary of its Q1 2024 portfolio activity

Falko closes US$672m Fund II financing

Falko, an aircraft lessor and asset manager focused on the 50–150 seat aircraft segment and one of the longest-established specialists in this sector globally, has reported the closing of a US$672 million financing facility in December 2025 for its Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). The facility will be used to refinance existing

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KKR will strengthen its ownership in Altavair and sister company AV AirFinace

KKR strengthens stake in Altavair

KKR, a global investment firm, and Altavair, a frontrunner in commercial aviation leasing and financing, have signed a definitive agreement under which KKR will increase its ownership stake in Altavair and its sister company, AV AirFinance. KKR will fund the investment from its balance sheet. The new investment deepens the long-term strategic partnership between KKR

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TransDigm has acquired JPE and VSA for US$2.2 billion

TransDigm to acquire Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation

TransDigm Group Incorporated (TransDigm) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings, portfolio businesses of Vance Street Capital, for approximately US$2.2 billion in cash, including certain tax benefits. The acquisition expands TransDigm’s presence in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, adding two established platforms focused on proprietary, highly engineered

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Safran agrees sale of EZAir stake to Embraer

Safran has entered into a definitive agreement with Embraer for the sale of Safran Cabin’s shares in EZAir, the companies’ 50/50 joint venture. EZAir manufactures aircraft interiors for Embraer at its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, and also supports associated aftermarket activities, as well as related engineering and manufacturing work in Brazil. Under the terms of

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AirAsia X

Capital A completes aviation business disposal to AirAsia X

Capital A Berhad has completed the disposal of its aviation businesses, AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, to AirAsia X Berhad (AAX), as disclosed in its Bursa Malaysia announcement dated 16 January. The move concludes a six-year restructuring process initiated after the COVID-19 shock and marks a structural reorganisation of the wider group, rather

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