Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Arif Habib Consortium to Acquire Full Control of Pakistan International Airlines
Arif Habib consortium announced plans to acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), taking the airline private. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
LanzaJet Secures $47M Funding Led by IAG and Shell
Chicago‑based LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider, announced a $47 million first‑close of a $135 million equity round at a $650 million pre‑money valuation. The round was led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui and a grant...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
American Airlines and United Airlines Inject $200M Into Azul
American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...
AirInsight
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Unifly Acquires Swiss Drone Advisory SORA Consulting to Expand European Footprint
UAS traffic management provider Unifly announced the acquisition of Swiss‑based SORA Consulting, a specialist advisory firm for advanced drone operations. The deal integrates SORA Consulting into Unifly Consulting, bolstering Unifly’s regulatory expertise and local presence across Switzerland and the DACH...
Airports International
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
ValueQuest Investment Advisors Raises Rs 1,500 Crore PE Fund From Domestic LPs
ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Berniq Airways Secures $238mn Capital Increase
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Pryor Field Airport Authority to Acquire Private Hangar to Expand MRO Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
FTAI Aviation Acquires 7 Airbus Aircraft From Air France
FTAI Aviation announced the finalization of its acquisition of seven Airbus aircraft from Air France, expanding its fleet. The deal, completed on February 17, 2026, underscores FTAI's growth strategy in the aviation sector.
MarketScreener – Press Releases
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
BAE Systems to Acquire Swedish Supplier Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad
BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
UK Defence Journal – Air
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Semiconductor Today
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Skyryse Raises $300M in Series C Round Led by Autopilot Ventures and Fidelity Management & Research Company
Aviation automation firm Skyryse Inc. secured $300 million in a Series C financing round, bringing its valuation to $1.15 billion. The round was led by Autopilot Ventures and Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management, BAM...
Los Angeles Business Journal
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
EirTrade and RESIDCO Acquire Two Spirit A320neo Jets for Parts Teardown
EirTrade, an Irish aviation asset management firm, announced it has acquired two Airbus A320neo aircraft previously owned by Spirit, in partnership with Chicago‑based lessor RESIDCO. The aircraft will be dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona, with parts shipped to EirTrade’s Dallas hub...
AirlineGeeks
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Spirit Aviation Holdings Seeks $533M Sale of 20 Aircraft to CSDS Asset Management
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, has filed for court approval to sell 20 Airbus aircraft for at least USD 533 million. The stalking-horse buyer is CSDS Asset Management LLC, with an auction set for 20 April 2026....
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
VisionWave Holdings Announces $7M Strategic Exchange with SaverOne
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. announced a $7.0 million strategic exchange with SaverOne, a deal that could give VisionWave up to 51% ownership of SaverOne pending milestones and approvals. The partnership aims to integrate SaverOne's RF‑based vulnerable road user detection technology into...
Financial Post
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Satys Aerospace Acquires Sabena Technics' Four Aircraft Painting Facilities in Toulouse
Satys Aerospace announced the acquisition of Sabena Technics' four aircraft painting facilities in Cornebarrieu, Toulouse, finalizing the transaction on February 13, 2026. The deal transfers 130 employees and adds capacity to handle 140 aircraft per year, expanding Satys' network to...
Runway Girl Network