Gruppo Magnaghi Aeronautica, a Naple-based leading provider of landing gear systems and composite aerostructure components to helicopter and medium-sized aircraft platforms, acquired US Hsm- Blair, in turn a manufacturer of landing gears and actuators, operating in a similar niche to Magnaghi, founded in 1951. The deal was supported by London-based private equity firm The Three Hills Capital Partners, who subscribed a capital increase together with Magnaghi's top management and subscribed some debt instruments too. The Three Hills now owns a 25% stake in Maganghi's capital joining the Graziano familiy. Thanks to the deal the group will also have the resources to support further business development and potential new acquisition