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Transaction |
2026
Aiir Innovations acquired by Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney acquired Dutch aerospace technology business Aiir Innovations, strengthening its AI-supported engine inspection capabilities.
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Client
Aiir Innovations
Other party
Pratt & Whitney
Advisor
Transition Corporate Finance
Geography
Netherlands, United States
Sector
Technology, Aerospace and Defence
The transaction
AIIR Innovations is a Netherlands-based developer of AI-powered software for modern borescope inspections of aircraft engines. Its technology helps maintenance teams inspect engines more quickly and accurately, supporting earlier issue detection, improved operational reliability and shorter maintenance turnaround times.
Transition Corporate Finance acted as exclusive M&A advisor to AIIR’s shareholders on the sale to Pratt & Whitney, part of US-listed RTX. The acquisition brings AIIR’s technology into Pratt & Whitney’s global digital maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities, expanding the application of AI-assisted inspection across an installed base of more than 90,000 engines. The seller group comprised founders, employees and venture-capital investors.
At a glance
Transaction type
Sell-side M&A
Industry
Technology, Aerospace and Defence
Value
Undisclosed
Completion
2026
Cross-border context
The sale connected Dutch aerospace AI capability with the international platform of a major US aviation group. Transition Corporate Finance supported the shareholders through a transaction requiring both specialist technology understanding and cross-border execution.
Advising firm
Transition Corporate Finance
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Transition Corporate Finance is an independent corporate finance boutique specialising in mergers and acquisitions and strategic financial advice.
Based in Amsterdam, the firm operates in the Dutch and international mid-market, focusing on transactions of approximately €5 million to €100 million and above. Its approach combines a thorough understanding of each business with proactive advice shaped around its strategic objectives.
