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Berry Aviation Secures Key Role in $946 Million Contract to Strengthen Sustainment Solutions for the U.S. Army

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Aviation, Inc (BAI) has been awarded a subcontract and key role on a $946 million dollar contract supporting the U.S. Army.

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  • SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Aviation, Inc (BAI) has been awarded a subcontract and key role on a $946 million dollar contract supporting the U.S. Army.
  • The contract, awarded to Amentum Services Inc. (Amentum) as the prime, includes the modernization, integration, and sustainment of a fleet of 150 fixed wing aircraft.
  • BAI, a member of Acorn Growth Companies, is headquartered in San Marcos, TX.
  • Acorn Growth Companies (AGC) is a middle market private equity firm focused exclusively on Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Intelligence.

Air Methods Provides Standby Critical Air Medical Service at inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , the nation’s largest air medical services provider, was selected to provide critical care needs at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Nov. 16 through Nov. 18.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , the nation’s largest air medical services provider, was selected to provide critical care needs at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Nov. 16 through Nov. 18.
  • Air Methods’ Mercy Air program provided two standby airframes, equipped with critical care capabilities and highly trained and experienced flight teams, including pilots, paramedics, nurses, and aviation mechanics.
  • “Our high-caliber teams across the nation stand ready to answer the call day or night and the Las Vegas race was no different,” said Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Willams.
  • “We were honored and thrilled to be able to provide air medical service for this well-renowned event.

LifeNet of New York Flight Nurse Achieves Milestone

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.

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  • Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.
  • “This is a huge milestone for a flight clinician,” said Bill Stubba, LifeNet of New York area manager and the person who hired Kester.
  • While Kester’s home base location is LifeNet 7-10 in Watertown, he has served LifeNet locations throughout the state of New York, working with many flight clinicians.
  • LifeNet of New York’s teams — a small but mighty crew consisting of a pilot, nurse, and paramedic — receive annual state-of-the-art specialty training.

BCEN's Critical Care Ground Transport Nursing Certification Earns Accreditation

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, the benchmark for specialty excellence across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced that its Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) national board certification program for critical care ground transport nurses has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). Accreditation by ABSNC means that the CTRN certification program has met or exceeds the nursing certification industry's most rigorous standards based on an independent, peer-reviewed process.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing , the benchmark for specialty excellence across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced that its Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) national board certification program for critical care ground transport nurses has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
  • Accreditation by ABSNC means that the CTRN certification program has met or exceeds the nursing certification industry's most rigorous standards based on an independent, peer-reviewed process.
  • "ABSNC accreditation of the CTRN ground transport specialty certification is an important signal to nurses, healthcare teams, institutions, and patients and their families alike."
  • For more on the CTRN and ground transport nursing, read " The Roles and Contributions of Certified Transport Registered Nurses in Critical Care Ground Transport Today " in the March 2022 Air Medical Journal and " Grounded in Excellence: The CTRN ".

Berry Aviation awarded contract to deliver ISR support for Marine Corps Special Operator training

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Berry Aviation, Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) in support of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) air-to-ground integration training.

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  • Berry Aviation, Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) in support of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) air-to-ground integration training.
  • The A-ISR system will be utilized to support realistic, scenario-based training for Special Operations teams to achieve critical skill proficiencies prior to worldwide deployments.
  • The new contract award is the first for Berry Aviation's ISR division, which operates from San Marcos, Texas.
  • "Berry Aviation has successfully leveraged a specialized and global air mobility operation and added ISR training and support to their offering.

Berry Aviation, Inc. New Hire Announcement - Vice President of Unmanned Aerial Systems Division

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their executive leadership team by welcoming Tom Ballenger as Vice President of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) group.

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  • SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their executive leadership team by welcoming Tom Ballenger as Vice President of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) group.
  • Tom is responsible for the oversight, management, and execution of Berry Aviation's UAS contracts, delivering warfighter capability and customer support excellence.
  • Additionally, Tom will spearhead capability development in UAS, emerging threat replication and unmanned ISR & cargo services for Berry clients.
  • Stan Finch, President of Berry Aviation said, "We're very fortunate to bring Tom onboard and look forward to benefiting from his business, senior program management, and defense aviation expertise.

Wheels Up and AirMed Announce Global Partnership to Offer Industry-Leading Suite of Medical-Travel Services to Members

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a leading provider of on-demand private aviation in the United States, and AirMed, a global leader in medical transport, today announced a partnership to bring an array of medical-travel services to Wheels Up members and their families.

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  • Wheels Up and AirMed will also offer a COVID-19 benefit to provide air medical transport in the event of a confirmed and eligible diagnosis.
  • "AirMed International is thrilled to be partnering with Wheels Up as our exclusive membership partner in the aviation industry," said Denise Treadwell, President of AirMed.
  • The Wheels Up Services brands also offer freight, safety & security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.
  • Global Medical Response, Inc. is the industry-leading air, ground, specialty and residential fire services, and managed medical transportation organization.

Berry Aviation awarded American Legion Large Employer of Veterans Award

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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The National Commander of the American Legion, Paul E. Dillard and the Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman James LaCoursiere recently recognized Berry Aviation Inc. as the 2021 National level Employer of Veterans Award, Category I (large business with more than 200 employees).

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  • The National Commander of the American Legion, Paul E. Dillard and the Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman James LaCoursiere recently recognized Berry Aviation Inc. as the 2021 National level Employer of Veterans Award, Category I (large business with more than 200 employees).
  • The award was established in 1969 and consistently highlights those companies that exceed hiring goals and criteria to identify, recruit, assess, hire, and retain veterans for employment.
  • American Legion Posts from around the country submit eligible companies and packages are reviewed and selected by the commission on behalf of the national chapter.
  • Being nominated and winning this award is considered an exceptional honor by countless firms who assess and hire our nation's veterans for employment.

Berry Aviation awarded R&D contract to develop next generation UAS platform for America's Special Operators

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Science and Technology Directorate recently awarded Berry Aviation, Inc. a $1.45M contract to design and develop a new Group 1 Unmanned Autonomous System (UAS) for Special Operations Forces (SOF).

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  • STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Science and Technology Directorate recently awarded Berry Aviation, Inc. a $1.45M contract to design and develop a new Group 1 Unmanned Autonomous System (UAS) for Special Operations Forces (SOF).
  • Dr. Rick Gaeta, Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Berry Aviation's UAS Division stated the company is, "excited to undertake such a meaningful task to develop a highly capable and resilient UAS platform for our SOF warfighters."
  • The new contract award adds to the significant growth experienced by Berry Aviation's UAS division which operates from Stillwater, Oklahoma and employs 21 personnel across the state.
  • Berry Aviation, Inc., a member of Acorn Growth Companies, is headquartered in San Marcos, TX.

Life Flight Network Names Aviation Safety Leader Ben Clayton as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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AURORA, Ore., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network has selected aviation safety and operations leader Ben Clayton to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, providing ICU-level care to communities in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Clayton was selected from a large field of candidates following a robust national search and interview process led by Life Flight Network's board of directors.

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  • Most recently serving as Life Flight Network's interim Chief Executive Officer, Clayton brings to his new role extensive experience in aviation safety and operations.
  • AURORA, Ore., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network has selected aviation safety and operations leader Ben Clayton to serve as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Since joining Life Flight Network in 2015, Clayton has served the organization in a variety of operational and safety leadership roles.
  • Prior to joining Life Flight Network, Clayton served as a helicopter pilot and Aviation Safety Officer in the United States Marine Corps.