Satair acquires Unical Aviation from Platinum Equity
The acquisition adds a global used serviceable material platform and aircraft storage and disassembly capability that was rebuilt over four years under Platinum Equity.
Through its subsidiary ecube Solutions, the company also handles aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services, complementing its USM footprint.
The business was acquired by Platinum Equity in 2021, and over the subsequent four years underwent a broad operational transformation.
During Platinum’s ownership, Unical built a new leadership team of experienced aftermarket executives, upgraded its ERP system and introduced auto-quoting and e-commerce capabilities, and relocated its headquarters and MRO operations to a purpose-built facility.
Jefferies and Fifth Third Securities served as financial advisors to Unical, and ReedSmith provided legal counsel.
Deal facts
- Target
- Unical Aviation
- Buyer
- Satair
- Seller
- Platinum Equity
- Deal type
- Exit
- Advisers
- Jefferies financial adviser to Unical Aviation
- Fifth Third Securities financial adviser to Unical Aviation
- ReedSmith legal counsel to Unical Aviation
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Monday, May 11, 2026
Sources
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