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Global air traffic demand exhibits strong long-term growth. With high technical and safety requirements, the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) market has robust investment characteristics. Clairfield is an active advisor in the sector and tracks companies and market developments globally. Our recent report details the market landscape, valuations and precedent transactions, and identifies multiple M&A opportunities. Message our colleague, Joel Whittemore, CFA, or visit https://lnkd.in/eDhGACdP to receive a copy. #aviation #MRO #mergersandacquisitions

Swift Anchor Holdings is pleased to announce its acquisition of Essential Turbines Inc., a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft engines. Founded 30 years ago, Essential Turbines (ETI) is a leading aerospace MRO, and Rolls Royce FIRST Network AMROC. ETI's dedication to performance, quality and safety enables it to serve customers across commercial, government and military end markets. Specializing in the Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines, which power some of the world's most well-known helicopters, ETI ensures optimal performance and reliability for operators in the most demanding environments. Swift Anchor is excited to continue ETI's dedication to delivering customers with unparalleled quality and service, while providing ETI's employees with a rewarding work environment as we continue to grow the company. ETI is well positioned for continued organic growth, by expanding capabilities and platforms, while also focusing on inorganic growth through M&A. We are also excited to have Gannon T. Gambeski, a Swift Anchor Partner, join Essential Turbines as President, as part of Swift Anchor's active ownership approach. Gannon, is a highly qualified and high integrity leader, operator, and investor. Congrats to Essential Turbines, Balance Point Capital , and TD. We are excited for these next stages of ETI’s growth! Link to full press release: https://lnkd.in/e2BP4aNt CC: Elias L., Gannon T. Gambeski, Michael Guntner, Jr., Paul Bitar We would like to thank multiple advisors who were critical in helping us and our partners: Stikeman Elliott LLP, McGuireWoods LLP, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Edgewater Strategy Group, Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), MNP, Capital Canada Limited, LJT Avocats Lawyers, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Axial #aerospace #helicopters #partnership #growth

French aerospace company Daher is one step closer to assembling TBM and Kodiak turboprops at its manufacturing site in Florida after securing a new lease on the facility. Read the details at https://lnkd.in/erERNqwG

The aerospace sector outlook remains positive, with lengthy order books at the primes (Airbus and Boeing) and total passenger flying hours in 2024 on schedule to exceed post-pandemic levels, supporting a strong aftermarket. The former will assist margin recovery for Melrose Industries PLC’ original equipment (OE) operations, while increased flying hours are already generating strong growth and margin in the aftermarket business. Hence, Edison Group's adjustment to estimates for external factors, such as FX movements, should not detract investors from focusing on the underlying positive dynamics of the business. #sustainability #growth #investment https://lnkd.in/dsK_C8PZ

What is the outlook for MRO in 2025? 🌍✈️ Denis Brailsford, IBA's Head of Asset Management, shared his thoughts on the MRO sector in this recent AviTrader Aviation News article. While investment continues to grow in Asia and the Middle East, the speed at which skilled personnel can be trained remains a key barrier to growth. Read the full article to learn more. Got any questions on this topic? Reach out to us today! #Aviation #AviationInnovation #AviationIndustry #AviationInsights #MRO

How to get PtL proxy to OBF (Oberpfaffenhofen)! Thanks to you, Georg Dietz, and also thanks for this nice video!

The shortage of capacity is a HUGE problem in Aviation today. The impact is full flights and happy airlines, but screwed unhappy customers. There are several drivers. What is interesting though is whether this situation is short/near term or long term. The shortage of aircraft therefore is either systemic or its an aberration. But which? Frankly speaking - currently there is such a massive shortage that it's like AirBnB's influence on the real estate market. And another challenge is the speed and flexibility of the provider/source of the aircraft. My take is that the drive to efficiency in Aviation was so well driven that old supplemental or charter carriers that supported short term leasing, all largely disappeared. AIr Belgium has swapped its business model multiple times. But there is a shortage and there is a demand. Its peaking now. (Thank you OEMs). And this plane - one of 2 A330NEOs that were operated by the airline... is currently PARKED. That makes little sense, unless you realize just how complex this capability is without that extensive supply of ad hoc product. And that my friends is a big part of the problem. #supply #demand #aviation Hat Tip to Max for this review.

📌Navantia, S.A., S.M.E's shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion System into a S80 class submarine. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dCimN6Nd

An excellent overview, supported with Cirium data snapshots, by my Cirium Ascend Consultancy colleague Eleni M. of Europe’s dynamic aircraft wet-lease market. As Eleni explains, the number of wet-lease transactions in Europe hit a new peak last year, and there have already been 150 recorded in Q1 2024. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eyb43S7R #Aviationindustry #aircraftleasing #aviationfinance #cirium

CHC Helikopter Service partners with Aker BP ASA in a $500M agreement to support offshore operations in Norway. The 5-year deal includes Sikorsky S-92s & Leonardo AW189s, enhancing safety and efficiency. Follow us for updates: https://lnkd.in/gFQsZ8mp #OffshoreAviation #HelicopterServices #AvfoilNews #EnergySector #Norway