Chorus Aviation Acquires Falko Regional Aircraft Limited

Chorus Aviation Announces Agreement to Acquire Kadex Aero Supply

February 12, 2026

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Chorus Aviation Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply Ltd., an independent distributor of aircraft parts and related repair and overhaul services. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, for total consideration of approximately CAD 50 million (with customary adjustments and contingent consideration).

Chorus Aviation To Acquire Elisen & Associates

July 24, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Chorus Aviation announced it will acquire Elisen & Associates, a Montreal-based aerospace engineering and certification services firm. The deal is expected to close before year-end, pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions, and Elisen’s co-founders will remain in charge post-acquisition.

Macquarie AirFinance Acquires $2.2B Aircraft Portfolio from ALAFCO

January 10, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Macquarie AirFinance, with backing and equity from Macquarie Asset Management, PGGM Infrastructure Fund and Australian Retirement Trust (ART), will acquire a $US2.2 billion aircraft portfolio from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P. The deal — supported by a $US1.65 billion acquisition facility underwritten by BNP Paribas, Citibank, MUFG Bank and Natixis — will expand and modernize Macquarie AirFinance's fleet and improve its emissions profile; ALAFCO shareholders approved the transaction and completion was expected in 2023.

Onex Partners Acquires Farsound Aviation Limited

August 29, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Onex Corporation's Onex Partners Opportunities Fund has agreed to acquire Farsound Aviation Limited from AGIC Capital for an undisclosed amount. Farsound is a Brentwood, England–based supply chain and distribution specialist serving the aerospace engine MRO market, and the transaction is being completed in partnership with Farsound's management team led by CEO Chris Knott.

SMBC Aviation Capital Acquires Goshawk Management Ltd.

December 21, 2022

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SMBC Aviation Capital completed the acquisition of Dublin-based aircraft lessor Goshawk Management Ltd., creating the second-largest global aircraft lessor by number of aircraft and the largest Japanese-owned lessor. The combined business operates a portfolio of over 700 owned and managed aircraft (with additional new-technology narrowbody orders) and is positioned to benefit from a sector recovery through enhanced scale and funding advantages.

O2 Investment Partners (via FCAH Aerospace) Invests in Cobalt Aero Services

June 5, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

O2 Investment Partners has invested through its platform FCAH Aerospace to acquire Cobalt Aero Services, a licensed FAA/EASA repair station specializing in nacelle, thrust reverser, and airframe component MRO. The deal adds complementary depot-level repair capabilities to the FCAH platform, supporting geographic expansion, capability enhancement, and increased service offerings to commercial, cargo, and defense customers.