EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems) Strategic Investment in Aerodrome Group Ltd

EagleNXT Invests in Agilis Air Inc

July 23, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., dba EagleNXT) made a strategic investment in Ohio-based drone startup Agilis Air Inc. The companies say Agilis Air’s low-cost, modular quadcopter platform complements EagleNXT’s long-endurance fixed-wing UAS systems for integrated, American-made multi-domain unmanned solutions.

Maverick Aviation Acquires Genaire Ltd

May 12, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Maverick Aviation Group Limited has acquired Canadian aerospace engineering and manufacturing company Genaire Ltd. The deal is intended to expand Maverick’s technical capabilities—particularly around aircraft fuel systems, ground support equipment, and manufacturing—and strengthen its Eastern Canada presence as it builds a coast-to-coast aviation services network.

AAR CORP. Acquires Aerostrat

August 12, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

AAR CORP. has acquired Seattle-based Aerostrat, a long-range aviation maintenance planning software provider, for $15 million plus contingent consideration of up to $5 million. The deal brings Aerostrat's Aerros product into AAR's Trax suite to expand Trax's ERP and long-range planning capabilities and continue to offer Aerros as a standalone solution to airlines, MROs, and cargo operators.

Vance Street Capital Invests in Aero Group Holdings (Tempest Aero Group)

April 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has invested in Aero Group Holdings LLC, which operates Tempest Aero Group, a Burlington, North Carolina-based portfolio of FAA-PMA brands that design and manufacture replacement components for the general aviation market. Founders Tim Henderson and Mike Allen retain meaningful ownership, and Mike Allen will continue as CEO; financial terms were not disclosed.

Nexus Capital and HDT Global Acquire Aviation Ground Equipment Corp.

March 15, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Nexus Capital Management LP and HDT Global have acquired Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. (AGEC), a veteran-owned manufacturer and distributor of aviation ground support equipment. The deal was structured as a new entity within the HDT portfolio to expand HDT's aircraft ground power and thermal management capabilities for military and commercial aviation programs, including support for F-35 and B-21 programs.

Directional Aviation (OneSky Flight) Acquires Halo Aviation and Associated Aircraft Group (AAG)

May 5, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Directional Aviation, through its OneSky Flight family, has acquired U.K.-based Halo Aviation Ltd. and earlier this year acquired Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) in the Northeastern United States. The transactions expand Directional's OneSky portfolio into helicopter/vertical-lift services, creating end-to-end private air travel capabilities across Europe and North America.