France's Andera Partners acquires aircraft repair firm Sabena Engineering

What's the deal? France's Andera PartnersDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired Sabena EngineeringDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Belgian company that repairs and maintains passenger and cargo aircraft. The deal was announced in September 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

What's changing? Sabena Engineering's sister company SabcaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, also part of the OrizioDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → group, is not part of the transaction.

What's the endgame? The acquisition gives Andera Partners a foothold in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul, a specialised segment tied closely to global air travel and freight demand.

The signal: Private equity continues to move into aviation services, betting on steady demand for maintenance work that keeps ageing fleets flying.

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