Unical Aviation Acquires CAVU Component Repair LLC

Platinum Equity Acquires Unical Aviation

August 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. and certain affiliates (Unical MRO, Unical 145 and Unical Aero) from affiliates of the company's founders. Unical, headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a leading aftermarket supplier of aircraft parts and MRO services with more than 85 million parts in inventory and over 450 employees; Platinum Equity said it will invest to accelerate growth and enhance Unical's position in the global aerospace aftermarket.

Unical Aviation Acquires ecube Solutions from Baird Capital

September 5, 2024

Transportation

Unical Aviation, backed by Platinum Equity, has acquired ecube Solutions, a global specialist in aircraft storage, disassembly and transition services, from Baird Capital. The deal expands Unical's EMEA footprint and enhances its ability to offer end-to-end aftermarket and asset transition solutions to airlines, lessors and MRO customers.

FDH Aero Acquires Unical Defense

November 29, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

FDH Aero, a PE-backed aerospace and defense distributor, has acquired Unical Defense, a City of Industry, California–based provider of aftermarket component parts and logistics services for military aircraft. The acquisition serves as an add-on to FDH's platform (backed by Audax Private Equity) to accelerate growth in the global defense aftermarket and expand repair-management and supplier capabilities.

Jet Parts Engineering Acquires Cima Aviation

November 11, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Jet Parts Engineering (a Vance Street Capital portfolio company) has acquired Cima Aviation, an MRO specialist in fuel and hydraulic component repairs. The add-on expands JPE's aftermarket capabilities and shortens turnaround times for commercial, cargo, regional, and military aircraft customers.

Northern Jet Acquires FAA Part 145 Repair Station

January 15, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Northern Jet announced the acquisition of a Part 145 Repair Station, adding FAA-certified maintenance capabilities to its operations. The move expands Northern Jet's in-house MRO capabilities to reduce downtime, increase oversight of maintenance quality, and decrease reliance on third-party vendors.

Versa Integrity Group Acquires Avion Solutions' Commercial UAS Operations

January 25, 2022

Industrial Services

Versa Integrity Group, a Dorilton Capital-backed industrial inspection services platform, has acquired the commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations ("Avion Commercial") of Avion Solutions. Avion Commercial — based in Huntsville, Alabama — provides drone imagery, inspection, data collection, and training services; Avion Solutions will retain its government services business. The deal expands Versa's non-destructive testing and inspection capabilities by adding unmanned aerial inspection services.