# Airbus Helicopters to acquire ZF Luftfahrttechnik

Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG reached an agreement for Airbus to acquire ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH, an MRO service partner for helicopter dynamic components based in Kassel-Calden, Germany. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-06-08
- Where: Kassel-Calden, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: helicopter dynamic components, gearboxes
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [ZF Friedrichshafen](https://endata.com/companies/4104.md)
- [ZF Friedrichshafen](https://endata.com/companies/4104.md) (partner)
- [Airbus Helicopters](https://endata.com/companies/18035.md) (acquirer)
- [ZF Luftfahrttechnik](https://endata.com/companies/55742.md) (target)

## Sources

- [helicoptersmagazine.com](https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/airbus-and-zf-friedrichshafen-to-acquire-zf-luftfahrttechnik/), 2021-06-09: "Airbus intends to build on these strong foundations, continuing to invest in and grow ZF Luftfahrttechnik as part of Airbus."
- [airbus.com](https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-06-airbus-helicopters-strengthens-its-mro-capabilities-with-the), 2021-10-28: "By adding ZF Luftfahrttechnik to our portfolio, we will further broaden our range of MRO capabilities and secure additional competences in the area of dynamic systems for Airbus Helicopters."

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