Loar Group Acquires CAV Systems Group from Baird Capital

Loar Holdings Acquires Harper Engineering for $250 Million

January 24, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Loar Holdings completed an all-cash acquisition of Harper Engineering Company for $250 million. Loar said it will combine its operational and engineering capabilities with Harper’s portfolio of aircraft interior latching and securing mechanisms to expand Harper’s aftermarket footprint and support growth from rising commercial aircraft build rates.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in Laird Thermal Systems

July 19, 2021

Manufacturing

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital agreed to acquire a majority stake in Laird Thermal Systems (LTS). The family-backed investor said it will support LTS's organic growth, M&A-driven expansion and product development to address rising demand for advanced thermal management solutions.

ICAPE Group Acquires ALR Services Ltd.

December 18, 2024

Manufacturing

The ICAPE Group has acquired 100% of ALR Services Ltd., a UK-based printed circuit board (PCB) distributor. The acquisition gives ICAPE a direct footprint in the United Kingdom, adds a portfolio of ~300 EMS and OEM customers and expected 2024 revenue of ~£2.5m; the deal was financed in cash and will be consolidated from January 1, 2025.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Sunvair Aerospace Group from Blue Sea Capital

June 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group, a U.S.-based aircraft component MRO specialist, from Blue Sea Capital. Greenbriar said the investment will support Sunvair's organic growth and acquisition strategy to expand its engineered MRO capabilities across landing gear, avionics and accessory repairs.

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.

Saab Acquires BlueBear Systems Group Ltd

September 5, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Saab has acquired all shares in UK-based BlueBear Systems Group Ltd to strengthen its AI-enabled autonomous swarm and command-and-control capabilities. BlueBear, based outside Bedford, England, employs about 65 staff and had roughly £8 million turnover last year; Saab will integrate the business as a centre for rapid concept development to enhance its offering across key international markets.