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Helsing Acquires Grob Aircraft to Integrate AI with Aircraft Manufacturing

Pending regulatory approval, the takeover places Helsing’s Germany CEO in Grob Aircraft’s management, launching investments to create new jobs in Bavaria

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Overview

  • On June 4, Helsing announced it signed a deal to acquire Grob Aircraft, with the transaction still subject to regulatory approval.
  • Wolfgang Gammel, Helsing’s Germany CEO, will join Grob Aircraft’s leadership team to oversee the integration process.
  • The agreement includes planned investments in Grob’s Tussenhausen facility and aims to expand its current 275-member workforce with new Bavarian roles.
  • The move advances Helsing’s defense strategy by combining its AI and software capabilities with Grob’s expertise in composite-material aircraft production after previous joint projects.
  • The takeover aligns with Bavaria’s ambition to become a leading hub for aerospace and AI innovation and bolster regional defense technology development.