Matthew Fulco
March 28, 2025

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The booming aftermarket segment has attracted especially strong interest from private equity investors.

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Private equity investors have a growing appetite for aerospace and defense deals amid strong market fundamentals, buyers’ eagerness to deploy cash and sellers needing to exit aging investments. The interest in aerospace and defense has been resilient despite macroeconomic conditions increasing the…

Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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