Aerospace supply-chain mergers and acquisitions are approaching a record as clearer Boeing and Airbus production plans improve visibility into future demand. Janes Capital Partners counted 154 civil aerospace-related deals announced from January through August 2026, nearly matching the annual record of 159 set in 2019. The transactions were valued at $14 billion, while full-year activity is expected to set a new record. GE Aerospace agreed in September to acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $12 billion, and Parker Hannifin agreed in May to buy Circor's aerospace unit from KKR for $2.6 billion. Most deals involve strategic buyers and private equity funds acquiring small and midsized suppliers to secure skilled workers, advanced manufacturing capabilities and capacity. Boeing delivered 600 aircraft last year and is expected to exceed that figure this year, while Airbus is targeting 870 deliveries, above its 2019 record of 863. Private equity firms are increasingly active on both sides of the market as pandemic-era valuation uncertainty eases.