M&A Deal Summary

Spirit AeroSystems Acquires Applied Aerodynamics

On April 27, 2021, Spirit AeroSystems acquired aerospace company Applied Aerodynamics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Spirit AeroSystems’ 3rd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Spirit AeroSystems’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Spirit AeroSystems’ 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-04-27
Target Applied Aerodynamics
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Spirit AeroSystems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Applied Aerodynamics

Farmers Branch, Texas, United States
Applied Aerodynamics is a provider of high-quality, efficient composite maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions for premier airlines. Employing the principles of total quality management (TQM), Applied Aerodynamics offers outstanding structural repair and overhaul of thrust reversers, flight controls, radomes/tailcones, nacelles, doors, panels, and more. Applied Aerodynamics was formed in 1990 and is based in Farmers Branch, Texas.

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Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, Kansas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Aerospace
Employees14,500
Revenue 6.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Spirit AeroSystems is an independent supplier of large component parts and assemblies for commercial aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems offers manufacturing and design expertise on a broad range of products and services for aircraft original equipment manufacturer. Spirit AeroSystems was founded in 1927 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Aerospace) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 1
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2020-10-26 Bombardier - Aerostructures and Aftermarket Services Business

Belfast, Ireland

Bombardier, Inc. - Aerostructures and Aftermarket Services Business is a global player, delivering composite and metallic wing components, nacelles, fuselages and tail assemblies, along with high-value mechanical assemblies made out of aluminum, titanium, and steel.

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