The ALTEN Group, a global leader in consulting and engineering technology, has announced a strategic acquisition of Ayesa Air Control, a joint venture between Ayesa and GSC, to reinforce its presence in Spain and Germany and complete its positioning in aeronautics, defence, and space industries.
Founded in 2012, Ayesa Air Control provides engineering services throughout the entire lifecycle, ranging from design to delivery and O&M. Their services include specialisms such as adaptation of factories to produce new products, supporting the assembly line, delivery and flight line assistance, technological support throughout the operation, maintenance, and manufacturing stages.
ALTEN Spain, which has more than 3,400 employees, operates in engineering, life sciences and IT services in 9 cities and provides full coverage to their customers across a wide range of sectors.
“Since its creation in 2011, AAC has quickly positioned itself as one of the leading aeronautical manufacturing engineering suppliers to customers such as Airbus,” said Carmen Clavijo, CEO AAC. “As part of our development strategy, we have decided to take a step forward that will open many doors and allow us to continue to grow and enhance our potential under the leadership of an international group.”
Claudia Arrigo, Managing Director Engineering (Southern Europe) ALTEN added: “AAC and ALTEN have complementary strengths and values. We both share a common vision for strategy and organization. We are happy to combine our expertise with theirs. AAC is a big contributor to the development of the aeronautical sector always seeking out the highest standards in terms of quality using innovation and added value as tools to achieve the excellence and safety that the aeronautical sector demands.”
The ALTEN Group has been investing in the Spanish market since 2000 and is now further strengthening its offering in the country through the strategic acquisition of Ayesa Air Control. This alliance will provide new opportunities for growth and development in aeronautics, defence, and space industries.
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