Garmin Acquires AeroData, Provider of Aircraft Performance Software

Aero Accessories Acquires Aero Instruments & Avionics

November 4, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, has acquired Buffalo, New York-based Aero Instruments & Avionics. The add-on strengthens Aero Accessories' MRO capabilities across avionics, electro-mechanical and other complex aircraft components and expands its presence in the commercial, cargo and defense aftermarket; terms were not disclosed.

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.

AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems

August 17, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

AeroVironment, Inc. has acquired Planck Aerosystems, a San Diego-based developer of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation and autonomy solutions. The acquisition will accelerate AeroVironment's autonomy capabilities by integrating Planck's embedded Autonomous Control Engine (ACE) and other technologies into its medium unmanned aircraft systems (MUAS) business, expanding capability for operations from moving platforms and in GPS-denied environments.

Thoma Bravo Acquires Portions of Boeing's Digital Aviation Solutions (Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, OzRunways) for $10.55B

April 22, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire portions of The Boeing Company's Digital Aviation Solutions business — including Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways — in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion. The deal (closed Oct 31, 2025) creates the standalone company Jeppesen ForeFlight, led by Brad Surak, and allows Boeing to retain select core digital capabilities while the new business pursues accelerated product and AI-led growth under Thoma Bravo ownership.

Aero 3, Inc. (AeroRepair) Acquires Aircrafters, Inc.

October 4, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Aero 3, Inc., the parent of AeroRepair and a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired Aircrafters, Inc., a New Castle, Delaware–based distributor of aircraft wheel and brake parts and provider of exchange asset pools. The acquisition expands Aero 3's parts distribution capabilities and North American logistics footprint while keeping Aircrafters' management in place.

Aero Accessories Acquires AOG Accessories

February 20, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Aero Accessories & Repair, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, has acquired AOG Accessories. Terms were not disclosed; the deal adds AOG's MRO capabilities (pneumatic, fuel, power generation, electromechanical, hydraulic, oxygen and galley components) to Aero Accessories' platform to accelerate capability and product offering expansion and strengthen customer relationships in the U.S. and internationally.