Transactions
July 16 2026
KippsDeSanto advises Berry Aviation, Inc., a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, on its sale to Bristow Group Inc.
MCLEAN, VA — KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Berry Aviation, Inc. (Berry or the Company), a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management (Acorn), to Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (Bristow).
Berry is a leading provider of end-to-end aviation solutions within defense and commercial end markets. The Company’s government solutions offerings include special missions, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, training and mission support, and unmanned aircraft systems design and development capabilities. The Company’s commercial solutions offerings include on-demand cargo logistics and aftermarket supply-chain aviation solutions. Berry has extensive experience supporting various branches of the U.S. military and various blue-chip end-customers, bolstering a record of excellence in completing missions and providing services that demand precision, safety, and strict compliance.
The acquisition underscores the growing demand for mission-critical aviation services amid increasing geopolitical risk, rising defense spending, and global supply chain constraints. The addition of Berry expands Bristow’s government services platform through new capabilities and other long-term customer relationships, positioning Bristow to compete for long-duration government programs and further diversify its business mix.
About KippsDeSanto & Co.
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented aerospace, defense, government technology services and enterprise technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 275 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
Investment banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products or services are Not FDIC Insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Governmental Agency.
MCLEAN, VA — KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Berry Aviation, Inc. (Berry or the Company), a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management (Acorn), to Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (Bristow).
Berry is a leading provider of end-to-end aviation solutions within defense and commercial end markets. The Company’s government solutions offerings include special missions, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, training and mission support, and unmanned aircraft systems design and development capabilities. The Company’s commercial solutions offerings include on-demand cargo logistics and aftermarket supply-chain aviation solutions. Berry has extensive experience supporting various branches of the U.S. military and various blue-chip end-customers, bolstering a record of excellence in completing missions and providing services that demand precision, safety, and strict compliance.
The acquisition underscores the growing demand for mission-critical aviation services amid increasing geopolitical risk, rising defense spending, and global supply chain constraints. The addition of Berry expands Bristow’s government services platform through new capabilities and other long-term customer relationships, positioning Bristow to compete for long-duration government programs and further diversify its business mix.
About KippsDeSanto & Co.
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented aerospace, defense, government technology services and enterprise technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 275 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
Investment banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products or services are Not FDIC Insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Governmental Agency.
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