Global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider FL Technics has acquired aviation software developer Sensus Aero, bringing its digital maintenance tracking platform in-house to support a rapidly expanding international hangar footprint.

Announced in a press release on June 25, 2026, the acquisitions formally integrates Sensus Aero into the FL Technics corporate structure. Both entities operate as subsidiaries within the broader Avia Solutions Group ecosystem. The transaction allows FL Technics to diversify its revenue streams by marketing the Sensus MRO software to external maintenance providers while deploying the technology across its own global facilities.

Modernizing heavy maintenance tracking

The Sensus MRO platform is designed to consolidate the fragmented digital and paper-based systems traditionally used in base and heavy airframe maintenance. According to reporting by Aviation Week, the software includes tools for automated work pack creation, task sequencing, and turnaround time forecasting. It also provides intelligent inventory management and real-time load balancing for facility resources.

FL Technics Chief Executive Officer Žilvinas Lapinskas stated in the press release that the platform combines aviation expertise with technology built specifically for the MRO sector.

“Integrating the platform into FL Technics Group allows us to further develop its capabilities while creating additional value for customers both within and outside our organisation,” Lapinskas said.

Sensus Aero Chief Executive Officer Paulius Cegis noted that working closely with FL Technics during the software’s initial development provided a practical understanding of the challenges maintenance organizations face. Joining the larger group will allow Sensus Aero to bring its technology to a wider commercial market.

Scaling alongside physical infrastructure

The software acquisition coincides with significant physical expansion for FL Technics and its parent company. In late 2025, FL Technics opened a new five-bay maintenance facility in the Dominican Republic. The company received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for operations at the Caribbean site on June 17, 2026.

Earlier in 2026, Avia Solutions Group acquired Czech maintenance provider Job Air Technic, which operates eight maintenance bays across two hangars near Ostrava, Czechia. Aviation Week reported that Job Air is gradually integrating into the FL Technics organizational framework and represents a likely internal customer for the Sensus MRO platform.

Deploying a unified software system across facilities in Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, and Czechia provides FL Technics with standardized oversight of its global maintenance operations.

AirPro News analysis

We view the acquisition of Sensus Aero as a strategic transition for FL Technics from a pure-play maintenance provider to an integrated aviation services and technology company. The MRO sector has historically lagged in digital transformation, often relying on legacy software or physical paperwork for complex heavy maintenance checks. By bringing a modern, purpose-built software platform in-house, FL Technics secures a tool to optimize its own turnaround times and resource allocation. Simultaneously, packaging Sensus MRO for the external market opens a high-margin software revenue stream that is less vulnerable to the supply chain bottlenecks currently affecting physical aircraft maintenance.

Sources: FL Technics

Airbus SE and Safran SA will take full ownership of critical aerospace materials supplier Aubert & Duval, buying out alternative asset management group Tikehau Capital to secure a vital European supply chain link.

In a joint press release issued on June 25, 2026, the companies announced a binding agreement that will see Airbus and Safran equally divide Tikehau Capital’s stake. The transaction transitions Aubert & Duval to full aerospace industry ownership, culminating a three-year turnaround phase that began when the consortium originally acquired the struggling supplier from French mining and metallurgy group Eramet on April 28, 2023.

Financial turnaround and operational scale

The exit of Tikehau Capital follows a period of significant financial growth for the materials supplier. According to historical data reported by PE Hub, Aubert & Duval was generating approximately €550 million in annual revenue at the time of the 2023 acquisition. Following a major transformation led by the three shareholders alongside the supplier’s management team, current annual revenue has grown to approximately €960 million.

The supplier operates at a massive industrial scale, employing approximately 4,400 staff across 10 industrial sites, eight of which are located in France. Aubert & Duval specializes in forged parts and complex metallic materials, including specialist steels, superalloys, titanium, and aluminum. These materials are essential components for aerospace, defense, energy, and healthcare applications.

Securing the European aerospace supply-chain

The acquisition consolidates control of a critical European industrial asset. By taking direct ownership, Airbus and Safran aim to secure the supply of critical materials required for future aerospace programs and stabilize production rates across the sector. The move strengthens European industrial sovereignty in an era of constrained global supply chains.

The press release noted that the transition to full aerospace ownership also supports broader industry decarbonization efforts, specifically highlighting initiatives such as titanium recycling. Completion of the acquisitions remains subject to standard regulatory approvals, and specific regulatory authorities reviewing the transaction were not named in the initial announcement.

AirPro News analysis

We view this transaction as a clear indicator of the ongoing shift in aerospace manufacturing strategy. Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly moving away from purely transactional supplier relationships in favor of direct ownership of critical supply chain nodes. By absorbing Aubert & Duval entirely into the aerospace ecosystem, Airbus and Safran are insulating their production lines from geopolitical material shortages and market volatility. The exit of Tikehau Capital suggests the initial financial stabilization phase is complete, allowing the industrial partners to focus purely on long-term material security and production ramp-ups rather than financial restructuring.

Sources: Airbus

Skyservice Business Aviation has expanded its maintenance network by securing Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF) designation for its Vancouver International Airport (YVR) location.

Announced in a press release on June 24, 2026, the authorization extends Bombardier’s certified maintenance coverage to Canada’s West Coast. The designation provides operators of Bombardier Global and Challenger Private-Jets with regional access to factory-approved technicians and rapid-response support.

Establishing a transcontinental support network

The Vancouver addition marks the third Skyservice facility in Canada to receive Bombardier ASF status. The YVR location joins the company’s existing authorized sites at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

The expanded authorization allows the Vancouver facility to provide scheduled MRO, mobile repair team dispatch, and rapid-response support specifically tailored for the Bombardier Global and Challenger business jet families.

“This is an important milestone for both our organization and the customers we serve together with Bombardier,” said Benjamin Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of Skyservice. “Expanding our Authorized Service Facility network to Vancouver strengthens coast-to-coast coverage for Bombardier operators.”

Strategic importance for trans-Pacific operations

Vancouver serves as a primary gateway for trans-Pacific business aviation traffic. The presence of a factory-authorized facility on the West Coast reduces the need for operators to position aircraft eastward for certified maintenance events or warranty work.

Anthony Cox, Vice-president of Customer Support at Bombardier, highlighted the operational benefits of the expanded Partnerships for the manufacturer’s customer base.

“Strong regional service collaborations are essential to delivering the high standards of support Bombardier customers expect,” Cox stated. “This strategic expansion enhances service coverage in a key region for both Bombardier and Skyservice’s customers.”

The ASF designation follows Skyservice’s ongoing efforts to broaden its technical capabilities for Bombardier airframes. The maintenance provider recently secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity installations on Challenger 604, 605, and 650 aircraft.

AirPro News analysis

We view the Vancouver ASF designation as a logical geographic plug for Bombardier’s North American support network. While Toronto and Montréal cover the high-density eastern corridors, the lack of a dedicated West Coast Canadian ASF previously left a gap for operators transiting between North America and Asia. By leveraging Skyservice’s existing infrastructure at YVR, Bombardier secures critical Pacific Rim support capacity without the capital expenditure of building a new wholly-owned service center.

Sources: Skyservice Business Aviation