Financial

Taking Aviation Forward (TAF), a company focused on commercial aviation and known for innovative management, sales, and investments out of Pembroke Pines, FL, has acquired a partnering interest in Aviation Management (AMI). Aviation Management is a full service aircraft engine solutions provider. Its powerplant engineering consultants provide timely, cost-saving solutions to turbine engine operators worldwide.

PCX Aerostructures acquired Cam-Tech Manufacturing on December 23rd, 2014. Based in Mansfield, Texas, Cam-Tech will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of PCX. Roger Hagger, Cam-Tech’s Vice President, will continue in this role in partnership with Alan Haase, President & CEO of PCX. With headquarters in Newington, CT, PCX Aerostructures is a world class supplier

Triumph Group closed the previously announced agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to take over production of the Gulfstream G650 and G280 wing programs located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, effective December 30th, 2014. The business will operate as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa and will be included in the Aerostructures Group segment. Under the terms of the agreement, Triumph

HEICO Corporation reported that net income increased 18% to a record US$121.3m, up from US$102.4m in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013. For the full fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, operating income increased 11% to US$203.4m, up from US$183.6m in the fiscal year ended October 31st, 2013. Operating income was US$53.7m in the

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Armstrong Aerospace (“Armstrong”) for approximately US$51m. The agreement is expected to close in January 2015, subject to normal closing requirements. Armstrong Aerospace, located in Itasca, Illinois, is a leading provider of engineering, design

VSE Corporation (VSEC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire four business units from Killick Aerospace Group, consisting of Prime Turbines (including both U.S. and Germany-based operations), CT Aerospace, Kansas Aviation and Air Parts & Supply Co. The companies to be acquired specialize in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and parts supply for corporate

Alitalia and Etihad Airways announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia CAI to the new Alitalia SAI. Etihad Airways has subscribed and paid for the capital increase of €387.5m for the acquisition of a 49% share in Alitalia SAI. The remaining 51% shareholding is held

CarVal Investors, a leading global alternative investment manager, signed an agreement to acquire a majority holding of AerFin Limited from its current owner, Bob James. Mr. James will remain as the Managing Director and CEO going forward and will retain 20 percent of the company. “The acquisition of AerFin is a compelling investment in itself

AAR reported second quarter fiscal year 2015 consolidated sales of US$490.0m and net income of US$15.2m. For the second quarter of the prior fiscal year, the Company reported sales of US$540.7m and net income of US$20.0m. Within the Aviation Services segment, sales decreased 11.1% to US$377.7m. Supply chain sales to commercial and defense customers experienced

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has received financing from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) for its first Airbus A380-800 aircraft, which was showcased to the public for the first on December 18th, at Abu Dhabi International Airport. ADCB is providing financing for one A380-800 aircraft following a competitive global request for proposal. The A380