VSE Corporation (VSE) has disclosed that it has successfully finalised its acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx), in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.025 billion in cash and equity. “Today marks a significant milestone in executing our strategy to build a focused, high-quality aviation aftermarket platform,” said
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31 2026 and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on 22 May 2026 to shareholders on record as of the close of business on May 11 2026. Willis Lease
TrueNoord has diclosed that investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners has firmly agreed to acquire an approximate 74% stake in the business, while founding investor Freshstream will re-invest to retain the remaining share. The move marks a significant step in the company’s growth, providing stable capital to support future aircraft acquisitions as TrueNoord continues to build a
AMETEK has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Aviation Services, a provider of highly engineered, mission-critical defence and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as a manufacturer of related proprietary components. First Aviation’s MRO capabilities encompass advanced electronics, rotor blades and assemblies, propellers, landing gear and
SMBC Aviation Capital has finalised a US$1.7bn greenshoe upsize of its original US$2bn syndicated facility announced in February as part of the acquisition of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. The upsizing brings the total transaction to US$3.7bn, with the additional capital to be used for general corporate purposes. A total of 33 financial institutions participated in
Airbus has reported weaker first-quarter 2026 financial results, reflecting a drop in commercial aircraft deliveries, although its Defence and Space division delivered a robust performance. Chief Executive Guillaume Faury highlighted a challenging and fluid operating environment, including geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, while confirming that full-year guidance remains unchanged. Commercial aircraft orders were strong,
The Norwegian Group (Norwegian) has reported a strong set of results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, traditionally the weakest period of the year. The airline achieved a record first-quarter load factor of 87.6%, significantly reduced its operating losses and increased liquidity to NOK 14.2 billion. The performance reflects continued focus on cost control
L2 Aviation has acquired Advance Aero, a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication specialist based in Mooresville, Indiana, in a move to strengthen its vertical integration and manufacturing capabilities. The deal forms part of L2 Aviation’s long-term strategy to expand control over key elements of its supply chain while enhancing support for aircraft installation and
Novus Aviation Capital, a Dubai-based aircraft leasing and financing platform, has announced the launch of Tamweel Aviation Finance III (TAF III), its third secured second-lien debt fund dedicated to financing Airbus aircraft. TAF III is a closed-end fund co-sponsored by Airbus, Development Bank of Japan Inc. and Novus. Building on the success of its predecessors,
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced a new partnership with bd-capital, a private equity firm focused on scaling data-led businesses. The investment will provide IBA with access to additional capital to accelerate its next phase of growth. IBA’s data and advisory solutions support decision-making across the aviation industry, with its insights and
