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Exit·Industrials/Aviation Services·June 24, 2026

Acorn Capital Management sells Berry Aviation to Bristow Group

The platform investment centers on a special missions aviation services provider, from Acorn Capital Management for $105 million in an all-cash transaction, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.

Takeaways

  • Berry Aviation is a special mission aviation services provider for government and defense.
  • Acorn Capital Management is selling Berry Aviation to Bristow Group.
  • The target serves government and defense across United States.
BuyerBristow Group
TargetBerry Aviation
SponsorAcorn Capital Management
SellerAcorn Capital Management
TypeExit
GeographyUnited States
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorAviation Services

Bristow Group acquired Berry Aviation, a special missions aviation services provider, from Acorn Capital Management for $105 million in an all-cash transaction.

The San Marcos, Texas-based company operates a fleet of more than 20 aircraft and provides government and defense aviation services, including ISR operations and cargo logistics, to customers such as the U.S. Army and Special Operations Command, and generated approximately $108 million in revenue in 2025.