PE bets on aviation services: 7 deals

Crestview, Bain and McNally are among the PE firms finding opportunity in the sector.

Unlike various sectors that were mired in the doldrums for most of 2025, the aerospace industry seemed largely immune to the downturn. In fact, as previously covered by PE Hub last November in a detailed report tracking the sector, deal value hit record highs. According to LSEG data, by October 16, 2025, the total had risen to $17.7