Japan conglomerate completes acquisition of US aerospace parts supplier

Japanese trading conglomerate Marubeni Corp announced on Friday that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of DASI, LLC, a U.S.–based provider of commercial‑aviation inventory solutions. The deal marks a key step in Marubeni’s long‑term plan to expand its presence in the aircraft‑parts aftermarket and to deepen its digital capabilities in the sector.

“This acquisition represents an important step forward in our aviation aftermarket strategy,” said Toru Okazaki, executive officer of Marubeni Corp and chief operating officer of Marubeni’s Aerospace & Mobility Division. “By bringing DASI fully into the Marubeni group, we are strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive, high value inventory solutions and provide our customers with a seamless, one stop experience across the aviation supply chain.”

Spare‑parts Inventories for Airlines

Founded in 1993, DASI has built a reputation as an end‑to‑end platform for sourcing, acquiring and selling spare‑parts inventories for airlines, maintenance‑repair‑overhaul firms (MROs) and original‑equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company’s services help customers unlock capital tied up in surplus material, improve inventory efficiency and reduce operating costs. Over the past five years, DASI has also invested heavily in e‑commerce tools and an online marketplace that connects OEMs and distributors with a global buyer base.

“We are extremely proud of what DASI has accomplished and grateful for the support and partnership of Marubeni during a transformative period for the company,” said John Dziuba, Founder and co-CEO of DASI, LLC. “With Marubeni now as our sole shareholder, we are uniquely positioned to scale faster, invest further in our platform, and continue delivering innovative cost-effective inventory solutions to customers around the world.”

DASI’s Digital Infrastructure

Marubeni, whose roots date back to 1858 and operations span commodities, infrastructure and logistics, said the transaction will allow DASI to accelerate growth by leveraging the Japanese group’s capital, extensive distribution network and broader service portfolio.

Marubeni plans to invest further in DASI’s digital infrastructure, including the continued development of its online marketplace, expanded offerings of factory‑new spare parts and growth of surplus‑inventory channels. The integration is expected to generate cross‑selling opportunities and provide DASI’s customers with access to Marubeni’s worldwide network of airlines, OEMs and suppliers.

Trilateral GCAP program secures $905 million contract for next-gen fighter development

The first joint international contract has been awarded for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - an international collaboration between Italy, Japan and the U.K. to deliver a next-generation combat aircraft.

The GCAP Agency, which manages GCAP on behalf of the three nations, signed a contract with Edgewing - the tri-national industrial joint venture set up to lead the design and development of the program.

The $905 million contract invests in key design and engineering activities, enabling the trilateral partnership to build momentum and accelerate delivery.

Masami Oka, GCAP Agency chief executive, said: “This contract is an important moment for GCAP, as activities previously conducted under three nations’ contracts will now be carried out as part of a fully-fledged international program.”

Marco Zoff, chief executive officer Edgewing, said: “The pace at which Edgewing and the GCAP Agency have ramped up, and are now operating, has been made possible through our shared purpose and strength of collaboration. We are proud to carry this momentum forward.”

GCAP, launched in 2022, will deliver an innovative next-generation stealth fighter equipped with cutting-edge technologies, supporting sovereign industries across partner nations in meeting global threats.