Marubeni Corporation has acquired the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was completed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, the company’s U.S.-based arm for aviation aftermarket and asset trading.
DASI manages around 2.5 million stock keeping units, including factory-new and surplus components, and serves more than 3,500 customers worldwide. The company offers data-driven pricing, inventory monetization for suppliers, and an integrated platform with warehouses, an online marketplace, and proprietary systems for rapid delivery.
The deal aligns with rising global demand for aircraft maintenance, driven by increased passenger and cargo traffic, a growing fleet, and prolonged use of older aircraft amid supply chain delays. Industry projections indicate the aircraft maintenance market will grow at a 3.3% compound annual rate to about $215 billion by 2035, while the aviation aftermarket parts segment could reach $23.5 billion, 1.5 times its 2024 size.
Marubeni plans to combine DASI’s strengths in new and surplus parts with those of its subsidiary Magellan Aviation Group, which specializes in used serviceable materials from retired aircraft. This integration supports Marubeni’s focus on aviation aftermarket as a core business area within its Mid-Term Management Strategy GC2027.