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DTX Group Emerges as a Global Force in Aviation

After years of preparation, DTX Group is making its debut in the global aerospace maintenance market. This momentous launch, announced on June 2, 2025, signals a strategic vision grounded in independence and global reach under the leadership of Hussein Lookmanjee.

Hussein Lookmanjee, following the complete divestiture of his interests in Drayton Aerospace, has now fully committed his skills and resources to DTX Group's international growth. The company aims to capitalize on emerging markets, transforming the international aviation maintenance landscape. This transition comes at a crucial juncture, reflecting a clear strategic intent to expand and innovate globally.

In 2019, Drayton Aerospace established two distinct strategic paths: a regionally focused enterprise led by local management and an international division under Lookmanjee's guidance. With the board recognizing his strength in steering new operations, he was entrusted with leading international operations. During this time, Drayton appointed Hong Qi Ye as the president of its Chinese operations and Steven Young as the CEO, ensuring localized leadership while fostering international outreach.

The recent transition has not only repositioned DTX Group as an independent entity but has also restructured its assets globally. While Lion Capital acquired a controlling stake in Drayton’s operations in China, all entities outside of China—including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) divisions in Brazil, as well as global support units—remain wholly owned by Lookmanjee. This reinforces the shift towards a more focused and autonomous strategic direction for DTX.

Over the past six years, Lookmanjee’s leadership team has successfully established a robust global infrastructure, initiating new maintenance operations and launching parts distribution while targeting key markets such as South America and the Middle East. Under his guidance, Drayton Aerospace rose to prominence as a major independent player in the civil and cargo aviation MRO markets.

"Now is the right time for this transition," Lookmanjee stated confidently. "The DTX Group has evolved into a globally competitive enterprise deserving of specialized focus. This transition allows us to pursue our original international vision with greater clarity and autonomy. The revenues from the divestiture will be fully reinvested into strategic growth opportunities, including three exciting acquisitions set for completion by year-end."

Despite experiencing temporary setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DTX Group has regained momentum and is well-positioned for expansion. Founded in September 2024 and headquartered in the Middle East, DTX's parts business operates in the U.S., and it currently has two MRO facilities based in Brazil. The group is progressing towards launching a new MRO facility in the Middle East by Q3 2025, with further expansion plans in Africa and Europe.

As an independent organization, DTX Group will harness global growth opportunities with a solid and integrated international team that has been cultivated over the years. This team is now poised to lead the next phase of development with a clear and targeted strategic vision.

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