Apr. 03, 2026Marubeni Corporation
Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has acquired an additional 50% equity interest in DASI, LLC (hereinafter, “DASI”), a global leader in commercial aviation inventory solutions with a strong surplus aircraft(*1) parts capability, through its wholly owned U.S. aviation aftermarket and asset trading holding company, Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, thereby making DASI a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni (hereinafter, the “Transaction”).
Global demand for aircraft maintenance is expanding, driven by growth in air passenger and cargo traffic, increases in the number of aircraft in operation, and the prolonged operation of older-generation aircraft resulting from supply chain disruptions and delivery constraints for new aircraft. Against this backdrop, global aircraft maintenance-related spending is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 3.3%, reaching approximately USD 215 billion by 2035. In line with this trend, the demand for aviation aftermarket parts is also expected to expand to approximately USD 23.5 billion by 2035, representing an approximately 1.5 times increase compared to 2024 levels.
DASI is a leading distributor of aviation aftermarket parts, procuring and selling approximately 2.5 million SKUs(*2) of factory-new and surplus parts—including expendable and rotable(*3) parts—to more than 3,500 customers worldwide. Leveraging its accumulated sales transaction data, DASI has sophisticated pricing capabilities, offers a wide range of services to support suppliers in monetizing surplus inventory, and operates a highly efficient and reliable platform integrating proprietary warehouses, an online marketplace, and core operating systems. These strengths enable DASI to provide an extensive product lineup and rapid delivery to meet diverse customer needs in the global aviation aftermarket.
In its Mid-Term Management Strategy GC2027, Marubeni positions “Strategic Platform Businesses” characterized by growth potential, high value-added services, and scalability as key drivers of future growth. Within this framework, the aviation aftermarket and asset trading business is designated as a core strategic platform, together with Magellan Aviation Group LLLP (hereinafter, “Magellan”), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary specializing in the acquisition, teardown, and distribution of used serviceable materials derived from retired aircraft and engines.
Through the Transaction, Marubeni will further pursue synergies between Magellan and DASI by combining Magellan’s strengths in used serviceable materials with DASI’s extensive lineup of factory-new and surplus parts. By doing so, Marubeni aims to enhance and expand its business platform in the aviation aftermarket asset trading domain.
Marubeni remains committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of the aviation industry by supporting the stable supply of aircraft parts and the development of an efficient procurement environment, while continuously striving to enhance corporate value.
(*1) Aircraft parts, either factory-new or used, that are surplus inventory held by aircraft manufacturers, airlines, or other aviation operators(*2) Stock keeping units(*3) Parts that can be reused after undergoing repair and recertification
Related News Release: ・Jul. 13, 2023Expansion of Aircraft Aftermarket Business through Acquisition of Shares in DASI of the United Stateshttps://www.marubeni.com/en/news/2023/release/00074.html
