Satair (Airbus company) Acquires Unical Aviation From Platinum Equity
November 9, 2025
Platinum Equity has signed an agreement to sell Unical Aviation, a global provider of aerospace aftermarket solutions, to Satair, an Airbus company. The transaction also includes Unical’s subsidiary ecube Solutions, which provides aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services, with expected completion in early 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Satair
- Targets
- Unical Aviation, ecube Solutions
- Sellers
- Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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