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FDH Aero Acquires Electro Enterprises, Inc.

July 12, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

FDH Aero, a PE-backed aerospace & defense supply chain solutions provider, has acquired Electro Enterprises, Inc., a longtime Oklahoma City–based distributor of aerospace and defense electrical and electronic components. The deal expands FDH's electrical product portfolio and global footprint (Electro operates in Oklahoma, Texas, the United Kingdom and Israel), while Electro will continue to be led by Mitch Enright and operate from its existing locations.

FDH Aero Acquires Stealth Aerospace

October 18, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

FDH Aero, a distributor of aerospace parts and an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has acquired Stealth Aerospace, a Southern California-based stocking distributor of aerospace electrical and electro-mechanical components. The add-on strengthens FDH's position in the U.S. commercial and cargo aerospace aftermarket and expands its global aftermarket channel and AOG support capabilities.

Evolito Acquires Electroflight

July 5, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Oxford-based electric propulsion company Evolito has acquired Cheltenham-based aerospace battery specialist Electroflight, with Electroflight becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal brings battery systems together with Evolito's high-performance axial-flux motors and controllers to offer fully integrated electric powertrain solutions for electric aviation.

Altair Acquires Research in Flight (FlightStream)

May 1, 2024

Software

Altair has acquired Research in Flight, the developer of FlightStream — a fast, low-footprint computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver used heavily in aerospace and defense and increasingly in marine, energy, turbomachinery, and automotive markets. The technology will be integrated into Altair’s HyperWorks platform and made available via Altair Units to expand Altair’s aerodynamic simulation capabilities for customers including aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility sectors.

O2 Aero Acquisitions Acquires Shaw Aerox (Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems)

April 29, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Aero Acquisitions, LLC has acquired Shaw Aerox, LLC (rebranded as Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems) from undisclosed sellers. The acquisition will support expansion of Aerox's design, manufacturing and MRO capabilities for aviation and medical oxygen systems and accessories.

Ampaire Acquires Magpie Aviation

March 4, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has acquired California-based aero tow startup Magpie Aviation. Ampaire said it will integrate Magpie's electric aero-tow concept and continue development under Magpie's existing contract with the U.S. Air Force (AFWERX Agility Prime), expanding Ampaire's capabilities for defense and advanced air mobility applications.