Warburg Pincus has acquired Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited, the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services in the Asia Pacific region. The deal marks a significant expansion for the global growth investor, strengthening its aviation portfolio and deepening its long-term commitment to Asia.
Topcast, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong, provides an extensive suite of integrated solutions to the civil aviation market. Its offerings span aftermarket and Original Equipment Manufacturer aircraft parts, consumables, buyer-furnished equipment, repair and maintenance support, and technical services. The company has established itself as a preferred partner for airlines, OEMs, and MROs through its entrenched presence in Asia Pacific and powerful position in Greater China. Its global footprint includes more than 20 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and the Americas, serving customers in over 90 countries.
Warburg Pincus has a long-standing track record of aviation-focused investments, with prior and current holdings such as Accelya, Aquila Air Capital, CAMP Systems, Consolidated Precision Products, Extant Aerospace, TransDigm, Triumph, and Wencor. The firm has invested approximately US$34 billion into more than 270 companies across the Asia Pacific over the past three decades. Its acquisition of Topcast is positioned to reinforce its aviation sector expertise while supporting Topcast’s growth strategy.
The partnership is expected to help Topcast scale its capabilities, deepen its regional expertise, strengthen global supplier relationships, and invest further in people, digital infrastructure, and operational expansion to meet rising aviation demand across fast-growing markets.
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“Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing civil aviation markets in the world. Topcast has built a strong reputation as a trusted and innovative partner to airlines, MROs, and OEMs, helping to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and safety of the aviation supply chain. It is a differentiated business with deep regional expertise, technical know-how, and a customer-centric approach. We look forward to supporting Topcast in deepening its local capabilities, expanding its global partnerships, and driving its next phase of sustainable growth.”
Ben Zhou, Managing Director and Co-Head of China Private Equity at Warburg Pincus
“We are excited to begin this new chapter with Warburg Pincus. Their deep sector experience, global network, localized approach and growth-oriented philosophy will support our mission to deliver best-in-class service and innovative solutions to the civil aviation industry in Asia Pacific and beyond. Together, we will continue to invest in our people, service infrastructure, digital capabilities, and global operations to better serve our partners around the world.”
Orson Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Topcast
