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.