Marubeni Corporation Acquires Full Ownership of DASI, LLC

JAL Equity Acquires Directional Advertising Solutions (DAS Group)

November 30, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

JAL Equity has acquired Directional Advertising Solutions, Inc. (dba DAS Group), a Weston, Florida-based digital marketing firm, in a transaction that closed on November 30, 2021. DAS Group provides local digital marketing, lead generation and web development services to franchise organizations and multi-location national and regional brands; the sale enabled one partner to retire while the other remains involved.

First Aviation Services Acquires Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales (AAMSI)

November 30, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

First Aviation Services Inc. has acquired Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. (AAMSI), a Fort Lauderdale-based manufacturer and MRO provider for aircraft electronics, avionics, hydraulic and landing gear components. The deal, completed on November 22, 2022, expands First Aviation's manufacturing and repair capabilities — particularly its defense / DOD-approved repairs — and creates opportunities for vertical integration across its component repair and overhaul operations.

Electrical Components International Acquires Aerosystems International, Inc.

April 21, 2023

Manufacturing

Electrical Components International (ECI), a Cerberus-backed global supplier of electrical distribution systems, has acquired Aerosystems International (ASI), a Montreal-based manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems serving the aerospace market. The acquisition expands ECI's aerospace capabilities and global reach, leveraging ASI's engineering, design and manufacturing expertise to deepen partnerships with OEMs and support growth in high-value aerospace segments.

Volatus Aerospace Completes Acquisition of Remaining 41.53% of Synergy Aviation

March 3, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Volatus Aerospace Inc. completed the acquisition of the remaining 41.53% minority stake in Synergy Aviation Ltd., bringing its ownership to 100%. The transaction simplifies operational coordination and enables full consolidation of Synergy’s commercial aircraft operations into Volatus’ integrated aerospace platform.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to Acquire Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for ~$7B

February 27, 2026

Transportation

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, adding scale and expanding DAE’s airline leasing franchise.

JA Mitsui Leasing Acquires Katsumi Global, LLC

July 13, 2023

Financial Services

JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd., through its U.S. subsidiary JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation, acquired 100% of Katsumi Global, LLC, a Michigan-headquartered provider of working capital strategies and supply-chain financing solutions. The acquisition is intended to expand JA Mitsui Leasing's business and capabilities in North America by leveraging Katsumi Global's platform, people and experience alongside JAML's financial strength and customer network.