KKR has committed a further US$1.4 billion in equity to expand its global commercial aircraft leasing portfolio with Altavair, building on two existing partnerships. The investment will be funded primarily through KKR’s infrastructure and asset-based finance strategies. Since forming their strategic partnership in 2018, KKR-managed funds have committed more than US$8 billion to aircraft leasing
Norwegian has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG), a leading Nordic provider of hotels and leisure travel experiences, in a deal designed to create a larger, more integrated travel group across the region. The transaction will bring together some of the best-known names in Nordic travel, including Ving, Spies, Tjäreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass
Crestone Air Partners (Crestone), the global aviation asset management platform majority owned by Air T, has completed its acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital (Arena), following the fulfilment of all customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in March 2026, significantly expands Crestone’s scale and capabilities. The combined business now manages more than
The Xtreme Group (TXG), a Miami-based aviation MRO provider, has secured a growth investment from private equity firm Heartwood Partners to support the next phase of its expansion. The funding is expected to strengthen the company’s operational capabilities, increase capacity and broaden its geographical reach, while enabling further development of its service offering. Founded in
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has amended and extended its revolving credit facility, raising total commitments from US$0.63 billion to US$1.40 billion and pushing maturity out to June 2031. The aircraft engine leasing, asset management and trading specialist said the amended facility was almost twice oversubscribed, underlining strong backing from existing lenders and new banking partners.
FDH Aero, a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defence sector, has signed a definitive agreement under which Bain Capital Private Equity (Bain Capital) will acquire a majority stake in the company. Audax Private Equity, which has been FDH’s majority shareholder since 2017, is expected to remain a significant investor following
Air Transport Components (ATC) has strengthened its MRO capabilities through the acquisition of Aero Controls (ACI), an FAA-certified specialist in precision-engineered aircraft component repairs. Based in Seattle and operating from three locations, ACI has supported the commercial aviation sector for more than four decades. The acquisition expands ATC Group’s geographic presence in the Pacific Northwest
ACC Aviation has completed two independent aviation due diligence and credit assessment mandates, supporting major aviation financing initiatives in emerging markets. The assignments underline ACC Aviation’s growing ability to support lenders, lessors, investors and financial institutions with independent technical, commercial and credit-focused aviation advisory services. The mandates included detailed desktop assessments covering airline business performance,
Sopra Steria has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business of Daher Industrial Services (Daher) in a move designed to strengthen its aerospace engineering capabilities and deepen its position within the European aviation sector. The proposed acquisition would significantly expand Sopra Steria’s expertise in manufacturing engineering, particularly in the aerospace industry, where
Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 49% minority stake in Air Atlanta, the Iceland-based global provider of ACMI and aircraft management services with operating platforms in Iceland and Malta. The transaction creates a strategic partnership that expands Atlas’ global operating platform and strengthens access to wide-body capacity in
