M&A Deal Summary

AAR Acquires Aircraft Reconfig Technologies

On December 17, 2025, AAR acquired aerospace company Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Seating for 35M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AAR’s 8th transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is AAR’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is AAR’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AAR’s 2nd transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-12-17
Target Aircraft Reconfig Technologies
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) AAR
Sellers(s) ZIM Aircraft Seating
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 35M USD

Target

Aircraft Reconfig Technologies

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Aircraft Reconfig Technologies is a company that provides engineering and implementation services for passenger aircraft interiors, specialising in reconfiguration, refit, and cabin systems solutions for commercial airlines and aircraft operators. Aircraft Reconfig Technologies is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AAR

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1951
Sector Aerospace
Employees5,700
Revenue 2.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to AAR's corporate headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Entrance to AAR's corporate headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois.

AAR is a provider of aerospace products and services to commercial airlines, government agencies, and original equipment manufacturers. AAR was founded in 1951 and is based in Wood Dale, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector: Aerospace M&A 8 of 8
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: North Carolina M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 11 of 11
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-03 Haeco Americas

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Haeco Americas is a heavy maintenance provider that performs heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and modification services. Haeco Americas is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Buy $78M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

ZIM Aircraft Seating

Immenstaad, Germany

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Aerospace
DESCRIPTION

ZIM Aircraft Seating is an established supplier of high-quality aircraft seats for commercial passenger aircraft. ZIM Aircraft Seating was founded in 2008 and is based in Immenstaad, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
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Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: North Carolina M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1