Maximize the Exit Value of Your Aerospace Company

Maximize the Exit Value of Your Aerospace Company

Expert valuation, growth consulting, and exit strategies for aerospace and aviation companies.

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Maximize the Exit Value of Your Aerospace Company

Expert valuation, growth consulting, and exit strategies for aerospace and aviation companies.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Why You Need an Aerospace Advisor

 20+ 

Years in M&A Advisory

50

States Served Nationwide 

$1M–$250M 

Revenue Range We Serve 

In-House 

CPA, Legal, & Capital Advisory 

Why You Need an Aerospace Advisor

Aerospace component manufacturers and FAA-certified aviation service facilities do not always sell like standard machine shops. A buyer is not always just pricing your manufacturing plant. In most cases, they are pricing your AS9100/NADCAP quality certifications, FAA Part 145 repair station ratings, defense prime contractor sole-source approvals, and long-term flight hardware program backlogs. While generalist brokers often take a standard listing approach, working with an industry-focused advisor typically allows you to highlight your specialized value drivers, navigate technical due diligence, and connect with the most suitable buyers for your business.

Here are some solid reasons why you should consider working with a specialized aerospace and aviation companies advisor:

  • Broad Buyer Network: We connect you with tier-one aerospace primes and defense aggregators actively acquiring suppliers.
  • Strict Confidentiality: We protect your sale with airtight NDAs so employees, clients, and competitors never find out.
  • Clear Financial Recasting: We normalize your earnings and owner add-backs so buyers see your company's true cash flow.
  • Streamlined Due Diligence: We make diligence effortless using our secure digital deal rooms and automated document tools.
  • Smooth Deal Transition: We help transfer AS9100 quality certifications and defense contracts for a smooth closing.

When selling a business in this sector requires specialized M&A support, our M&A advisors bring the expertise needed to structure deals, navigate diligence, and maximize value.

Selling a Aerospace Manufacturing Business

Who Buys Aerospace Manufacturing Businesses

The Aerospace Manufacturing M&A market is active. Knowing which buyer type fits your business determines how you position it and how much you walk away with.

Strategic Acquirers

Major global aerospace corporations and defense prime contractors acquiring specialized component manufacturers and MRO stations to verticalize supply chains and secure sole-source parts.
Strategic Acquirers
Private Equity Platforms

Private Equity Platforms

Private equity groups building specialized aerospace platforms by acquiring precision machining, avionics, and FAA Part 145 repair stations with $1.5M-$12M+ EBITDA.

Healthcare Search Funds

Former aerospace executives, military aviators, and specialized manufacturing search funds seeking profitable aviation businesses with pristine AS9100 quality ratings and loyal OEM accounts.
Healthcare Search Funds

We run a strictly confidential, controlled process. We screen out window-shoppers so you only engage with well-capitalized, qualified acquirers. Every buyer is rigorously vetted for financial capacity and strategic fit. Your sensitive data is never disclosed without a signed NDA and explicit approval. 

Aerospace Manufacturing Businesses We Help Sell

Our team has advised on transactions across the full range of Aerospace Manufacturing and related operations.

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1 Precision Aerospace CNC Machining & Components
2 Aircraft Maintenance
3 Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
4 FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Stations
5 Fixed Base Operations (FBO) & Ground Handling
6 Defense Contracting & Military Subsystems
7 Avionics Installation & Flight Systems Repair
8 Drone & Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Tech
9 Aerospace Composites & Advanced Materials
10 Aircraft Charter & Management Services (Part 135)
11 Flight Training Academies & Simulators (Part 141)
12 Aircraft Interior Refurbishment & Seating
13 Aerospace Tooling & Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
14 Turbine Engine Overhaul & Testing
15 Aviation Parts Distribution & Logistics
16 Spaceflight & Satellite Component Manufacturing
17 Helicopter Services & Specialized Utility Aviation
18 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection
19 Aircraft Teardown & Parts Reclamation
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How We Sell Your Aerospace Manufacturing Company

A disciplined, fully confidential process that protects your team, customers, and competitive position throughout the transaction.

1

Valuation

Comprehensive appraisal of AS9100/ISO accreditations, defense program backlogs, FAA Part 145 certifications, specialized CNC machinery, and EBITDA.

2

CIM and Buyer-Facing Materials

Constructing an institutional CIM highlighting sole-source prime contractor agreements, ITAR compliance, proprietary tooling, and multi-year order books.

3

Targeted Buyer Outreach

Marketing the business to Tier-1 aerospace primes, defense-focused private equity platforms, and international aviation consolidators under strict NDAs.

4

Negotiation

Structuring competitive offers optimizing enterprise value, ITAR regulatory compliance approvals, facility lease assignments, and working capital targets.

5

Due Diligence & Closing

Facilitating Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) reviews, FAA certificate transfers, customer contract novations, and secure escrow closings.

Recent Closed M&A Transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

How are aerospace and precision defense manufacturing companies valued? +

Aerospace and defense businesses are valued on EBITDA multiples (typically 6.0x to 10.0x+), with premium multiples paid for AS9100 certifications, sole-source OEM part numbers, and multi-year defense backlogs.

What is the importance of AS9100 and FAA Part 145 certifications in a sale? +

AS9100 quality certifications and FAA Part 145 repair station certificates take years to obtain; in most cases, they represent strong competitive barriers that strategic buyers often value highly.

How are ITAR regulations and foreign ownership restrictions handled? +

Under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and CFIUS rules, buyers must be vetted for domestic compliance; we ensure only qualified, compliant domestic buyers access sensitive technical data.

How do defense contract backlogs impact the sale price? +

A signed multi-year defense or commercial OEM backlog provides valuable revenue visibility that helps reduce perceived buyer risk and supports higher cash-at-close valuations.

What happens to specialized CNC machinery and aerospace tooling? +

Precision multi-axis CNC machines, CMM quality inspection equipment, and proprietary tooling dies are transferred with the business at fair market value free of liens.

What Aria Does Differently for Aerospace Manufacturing Business Owners

There are generalist brokers who will take your listing. Aria runs a process, and for Aerospace Manufacturing business owners, the difference shows up in the final number.

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We Know Aerospace Manufacturing Valuations

AS9100 Rev D certifications, sole-source or proprietary aerospace parts manufacturing, long-term defense program backlog, and ITAR compliance unlock top valuation multiples.

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Strict Confidentiality

Crew uncertainty can damage a deal fast. Our process keeps the sale confidential until you decide to disclose, helping protect operations and staff stability.

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One Team, Start to Close

CPA, legal, M&A, real estate, and capital raising all under one roof. The same team that values your business manages the transaction through closing.

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Access to Active Buyers

We work directly with PE-backed platforms, strategic acquirers, and institutional buyers actively acquiring aerospace manufacturing companies.

Reviews from Our Clients

 

Position Your Aerospace Manufacturing Company for the Right Buyer

Aria’s Aerospace Manufacturing business advisory team prepares, markets, and negotiates Aerospace Manufacturing company business sales with institutional and strategic buyers actively acquiring in the space.

We Close Aerospace Manufacturing Business Sales Across the Country

Aria delivers Aerospace Manufacturing M&A advisory services nationwide, with strong transaction activity across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast, supporting owners in all U.S. markets.

No matter where your company is based, our team delivers nationwide M&A support.

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