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Copenhagen, DenmarkMay 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Satair, an Airbus company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. (“Unical”) and its subsidiary ecube. This milestone establishes Satair as a global leader in end-to-end Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions.
Satair expands its global footprint and USM capabilities through the acquisition of Unical and ecube, creating a premier end-to-end aircraft lifecycle solution.
The acquisition integrates Unical’s extensive inventory and distribution network, ecube’s world-class teardown and warehousing capabilities, and Satair’s existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services. Under a new leadership structure, Unical CEO Sharon Green will also serve as CEO of VAS Aero Services to ensure strategic alignment across Satair’s USM business units, while Tommy Hughes will focus on his role as Satair’s Chief Commercial Officer.
Richard Stoddart, CEO of Satair and Head of Material Services at Airbus, said:
“Today, we take a significant step forward. Bringing Unical and ecube into our portfolio is not just about scaling up; it’s about leveraging the circular economy to create value for our customers. We gain not only top-tier facilities and equipment but, more importantly, a highly skilled team in the USM market. For our customers, this means greater parts availability and a more streamlined way to manage aircraft throughout their lifecycle.”
Sharon Green, CEO of Unical and VAS Aero Services, said: “Joining Satair marks the completion of Unical and ecube’s transformation and the start of an exciting new chapter. We combine our leadership in USM and aircraft teardown and recycling capabilities with Satair’s global scale and Airbus’s vision for the future of material services. I am proud of what the team has achieved, and I firmly believe that together we will deliver a truly end-to-end lifecycle solution, improving parts supply efficiency, extending asset life, and creating tangible value for customers worldwide. Our team is excited to join Satair and work alongside new colleagues at VAS Aero Services, both of which are highly respected and trusted institutions in the industry. We look forward to fully unlocking the value of this merger in the global aviation market.”
Industrializing the USM Lifecycle
With the integration of Unical and ecube’s key operating bases in North America and Europe, Satair’s industrial footprint is significantly expanded. This acquisition further advances Satair’s strategy to provide customers with a seamless “one-stop” parts circulation solution—covering aircraft storage, teardown, technical maintenance management, and global distribution.
The combined entities will immediately initiate a collaborative integration process, focusing on streamlining coordination among Satair, Unical, ecube, and VAS Aero Services to deliver a smooth customer experience.