AAR to Acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies in $35 Million Deal
The interiors specialist brings FAA ODA authority with proprietary approvals that AAR says will speed certification.
Overview
- AAR signed a definitive agreement to buy Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions for $35 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
- Closure is targeted for the fourth quarter of AAR’s Fiscal Year 2026, pending customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals.
- AAR says the acquisition will expand engineering and certification capabilities within its Repair & Engineering segment and support its M&A-led growth strategy.
- Aircraft Reconfig Technologies holds FAA Part 21 and 183 ODA along with PMAs, STCs, and patents, enabling more complex modification work and faster approvals.
- Bringing certification in-house is expected to reduce reliance on third parties and be accretive to AAR’s margins and earnings upon closing.