Daily Memo: The Hottest Part Of Aero-Defense M&A In 2026? Parts

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On Jan. 22, publicly traded Loar Holdings announced it bought Harper Engineering, a provider of mechanically engineered devices for aircraft interiors, for $250 million in cash. Founded by O.J. Harper in 1968, the 85-person Seattle-area company was expected to generate $45-50 million in annual...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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