Calspan Acquires Aero Systems Engineering (ASE) from Gen Cap America

VSE Corporation Acquires Atech Turbine Components

August 31, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

VSE Corporation has acquired Atech Turbine Components, a specialized aviation MRO provider focused on repairs for complex hot-section components for aircraft turbine engines. The deal expands VSE Aviation’s proprietary, OEM-approved repair portfolio—adding more than 300 repair approvals—and deepens its alignment with Pratt & Whitney Canada platforms.

StandardAero Acquires Aero Turbine Inc.

August 26, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

StandardAero has acquired Aero Turbine, Inc., a Stockton, California-based provider of military engine and accessories MRO services, from Gallant Capital Partners. The acquisition strengthens StandardAero's military engine and component repair capabilities and adds a fully integrated 60,000+ sq. ft. Stockton facility and nearly 200 technicians to its network.

Cerberus Acquires Calspan's Hypersonics and Test Systems Business Units; Forms North Wind

May 30, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Calspan’s hypersonic and defense test systems business units from TransDigm Group and established North Wind, an independent supplier focused on hypersonic test infrastructure, systems and services. The transaction brings together Calspan Aero Systems Engineering (St. Paul, MN) and Calspan Systems (Newport News, VA) under a standalone platform to expand U.S. hypersonic test capabilities for government RDT&E and aerospace customers.

TransDigm Acquires Calspan Corporation

March 14, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

TransDigm Group Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Calspan Corporation, a Buffalo-based provider of aerospace and defense testing and technology development services. Calspan operates seven primary facilities, employs approximately 625 people, and is expected to generate about $200 million in revenue for calendar year 2023; TransDigm expects to finance the acquisition with cash on hand and close in fiscal 2023 subject to regulatory approvals.

CAES Acquires Colorado Engineering, Inc.

October 1, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

CAES has acquired Colorado Engineering, Inc. (CEI), a Colorado Springs-based provider of RF and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, to broaden CAES' digital systems engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition combines CAES' RF, microwave and manufacturing expertise with CEI's digital systems, radar, communications and AI/ML capabilities to better serve defense and commercial customers.

Karman Missile & Space Systems Acquires AAE Aerospace

February 9, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Karman Missile & Space Systems, a Trive Capital portfolio company, has acquired AAE Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-temperature composites used in missile, interceptor, and space propulsion subsystems. The deal expands Karman's end-to-end production capabilities for critical propulsion components and keeps AAE's senior leadership as equity holders; Trive served as the sponsor and advisors included Lazard Middle Market and D.A. Davidson.