Mergers & Acquisitions


‘Highly opportunistic’ Castlelake bid soundly rejected by easyJet
A third takeover approach from US investment firm Castlelake has been rebuffed by easyJet. In...


Atlas Air to acquire 49% stake in Air...
Outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services provider, Atlas Air Worldwide, has signed a Share Purchase...


Swissport to acquire Swiftair Maroc
Airport ground services and air cargo handler, Swissport International (Swissport) has signed a binding agreement...


Allegiant completes Sun Country takeover
Allegiant has successfully completed its acquisition of rival US-based regional airline Sun Country Airlines Holdings,...


Sunvair acquires Aircraft Systems to expand component MRO...
MRO provider Sunvair has acquired Miami-based Aircraft Systems in a move designed to expand the...


United CEO: ‘I recognised a United/American merger would...
Following the news that United Airlines has been rebuffed by American Airlines following an approach...


ZIM completes Aircraft Reconfiguration Technologies sale to AAR...
Following the previously announced deal, refinishing company AAR Corp. has completed its acquisition of Aircraft...


Aeromax acquires Ely in California
Commercial and military aerospace aftermarket support company Aeromax Industries has acquired precision aerospace machining specialist...


Gategroup to acquire KLM Catering Services
Catering provider Gategroup has reached an agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to acquire a...


Aerotec Group acquisition strengthens maintenance and teardown offering
The Aerotec Group has acquired Croatia-based Global Aerotech, marking a strategic move to expand its...


FlyHouse boosts MRO capabilities with JetsMRO acquisition
Private jet charter company FlyHouse has announced the acquisition of JetsMRO, an FAA Part 145...


WFS acquires Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport
Air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV...