Segment Reports

A&D Aftermarket M&A Transactions - August 2025


Download and read the August 2025 issue of the A&D Aftermarket Monthly, covering the latest M&A deal activity and valuation trends in the aerospace & defense manufacturing sector, including companies providing maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) services, parts manufacturer approval (PMA) and replacement parts, distribution and logistics, supplemental type certificate (STC) and modifications, supply chain management and aftermarket services. Sign up for the A&D Aftermarket Monthly distribution list to stay up-to-date on the headline acquisitions impacting your market and the current dynamics of the publicly traded strategic companies within the industry.


Key A&D Aftermarket Deals Announced

Target
Buyer
Description

AstonSkyParis-Le Bourget
Airport FBO

Jet_Aviation

a subsidiary of

General-Dynamics

  • Target: France-based AstonSky’s Paris-Le Bourget Airport FBO provides aircraft handling services, fueling, hangarage, car parking, and support for passengers and crew. Three hangars with a total area of almost 37,700 sq. ft. are included at the site, as well as a terminal building with multiple lounges, crew rest areas, and offices.

  • Buyer: Switzerland-based Jet Aviation is a provider of business aviation services specializing in aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and completions. The company offers turnkey solutions including MRO, FBO operations, modifications, refurbishments, and global operational support.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on August 1, 2025. Terms not disclosed.

Precise Flight

Signia

a portfolio company of

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  • Target: Bend, OR-based Precise Flight is a manufacturer of advanced aircraft lighting, oxygen delivery systems, and safety technologies for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets. The company's products include aircraft lighting, fixed and portable oxygen systems, Speedbrakes, and Twistlock Cup Holder systems.

  • Buyer: Vancouver, WA-based Signia Aerospace is a supplier of aircraft parts and repair services, specializing in PMA components and aerospace spares. The company offers inventory management, engineering support, and distribution of certified parts to MROs and operators.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on August 11, 2025. Terms not disclosed.

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AAR

  • Target: Seattle, WA-based Aerostrat is a long-range aviation maintenance planning software provider used by airlines, MROs, and cargo companies to automate complex scheduling, ensure production capacity, and simplify aircraft allocation. The company's flagship tool, Aerros, provides long-range heavy maintenance planning solutions to operators and MROs, regardless of the maintenance ERP system in use.

  • Buyer: Wood Dale, IL-based AAR is an aviation services company specializing in supply chain solutions, parts distribution, and MRO services for commercial and defense aviation. The company provides rotable exchange, component repair, inventory management, and third-party maintenance support worldwide.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on August 12, 2025. Purchase price was $20M.

NSL Aerospace

Bron Tapes

a portfolio company of

Rotunda Capital Partners

  • Target: Magnolia, TX-based NSL Aerospace is a manufacturer and repair services provider specializing in aircraft cabin interiors, composite parts, exhibit systems, and display technologies for aviation and transportation sectors. The company delivers design, fabrication, finishing, certification, and aftermarket support for cabin components, structural parts, and custom interior solutions.

  • Buyer: Denver, CO-based Bron Tapes is a manufacturer of adhesive tapes and specialized adhesive solutions serving industrial, medical, and aerospace markets. The company offers high-performance tapes including pressure-sensitive adhesives, double-sided tapes, and functional films engineered for temperature, vibration, and chemical resistance.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on August 26, 2025. Terms not disclosed.