VSE Acquires Turbine Weld Industries, Enhances Aftermarket Component Repairs

VSE Corp. acquired Turbine Weld Industries for $50 million in an all-cash transaction, improving VSE’s aviation-based aftermarket distribution and repair services for business and general aviation (BG&A) platforms. Turbine Weld will contribute specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for these high-demand engines, while VSE expands the company’s operational capacity to meet rising demand.

“This acquisition marks another important step in the strategic expansion of our aviation services business,” said John Cuomo, President and CEO of VSE Corp. “Turbine Weld brings expertise in complex engine component repair, further positioning VSE as a comprehensive solutions provider to our OEM and aftermarket partners. We are thrilled to welcome the Turbine Weld team and look forward to growing together.”

Turbine Weld partners with industry OEMs to develop and establish flight-critical repair specifications in the BG&A market. Within this sector, the company is the exclusive MRO provider for two widely used engine platforms, including Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. In addition to adding MRO services for complex engine components, VSE expands its technical service capabilities and OEM partnerships.

Turbine Weld specializes in repairing hot section components for approximately 25,000 in-service Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, such as the PW100, PT6, JT15D, and more. The company’s MRO Center of Excellence in Venice, FL, features a 60-person team and, since its founding in 1986, has repaired over 80,000 high-value engine components.

MRO Center of Excellence in Venice, FL; image credit: Turbine Weld Industries

“Turbine Weld’s track record, technical depth, and dedication to quality make them an outstanding addition to VSE Aviation,” said Ben Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of VSE Corp. “Expansion of Turbine Weld’s highly technical repair capabilities is critical to supporting the tens of thousands of PT6 and PW100 operators in the global fleet. This partnership allows us to significantly increase Turbine Weld’s capacity, broaden our capabilities, and deliver greater value to our customers.”

MRO in Aviation

Engine MRO services are of rapidly increasing demand in the aviation industry and, to meet this demand, many companies have invested in expanding shop capacities, developing new repair technologies, and building new facilities.

In late March 2025, MTU Maintenance announced that it is constructing a new MRO production section at its Berlin-Brandenburg location, supporting a 30% increase in shop visit volumes in the coming years. The German location services GE Aerospace’s LM-series aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, specifically the LM2500, LM6000, and other models. This expansion aims to improve workscope customization, satisfy customer requirements, and meet growing market demand.

The location offers customized MRO solutions for additional regional aircraft engines, such as the CF34-8, CF34-10E, CFM56-7B, as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW200, PW300, and PW500. In 2024, MTU upgraded a test cell with advanced testing equipment and software to meet its CFM56-7B ramp-up operations. Over the last 30 years since LM-based MRO activities began, the site has completed over 1,500 shop visits. The new addition is slated to commence operations in January 2027 after completion.

In April, GE Aerospace and MTU Maintenance (Dallas) agreed to continue GEnx aviation engine maintenance at the new Fort Worth facility. The agreement supports MTU Maintenance Dallas in expanding maintenance variety and Fort Worth shop capacity for customers using GE Aerospace engines. In 2023, MTU Maintenance transferred its maintenance work to the Fort Worth location: a 43,000-square-meter facility with engine testing capable of up to 100,000 lbs. of thrust.