In 2023, Acorn launched AltAero Aviation Finance, an aviation-focused specialty finance platform that was formed to offer flexible credit solutions supporting the private aviation, government & defense, and other civil aerospace markets.

Sentry Aerospares is a 24/7 globally respected supplier of aircraft spare-parts for airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies and MROs.

A market leader in providing unique systems modernization and enterprise solutions focused on enhancing capabilities and improving performance and readiness for the federal government and industry.

A leading value-added distributor of operationally critical parts and higher-level assemblies for power, electromechanical, life support and mission-specific aircraft systems.

A trusted leader in private aviation, with a portfolio of services that includes government, private charter, scheduled and on-demand freight, component maintenance repair and overhaul, and fixed base operations. In 1987, Berry Aviation extended its aviation services by becoming a Department of Defense CARB-approved air carrier with worldwide operating authority and has provided specialty aviation services to various branches of the U.S. military and other U.S. government organizations. Berry Aviation conducts the contiguous U.S. and outside the contiguous U.S. (OCONUS) operations with a fleet of over 25 aircraft, with past and current OCONUS operations including Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Johnston Island, Afghanistan, Peru and Africa.

TSS Solutions, an Acorn Growth Company, is the defense electronics leader in upgrading, reengineering, repairing and operating ground-based tactical and fixed position radar and SATCOM systems. The Company is committed to building innovative products and delivering world-class engineering and technical service to support customers’ missions globally. TSS Solutions serves the global defense, telecommunications, and commercial industries. The men and women of TSS Solutions are proud to support the United States and its allies who protect national interests and preserve freedom around the world.

Dedicated to improvement in performance and productivity of business and commercial aircraft through the infusion of advanced technology into in-service and new production aircraft.

Manufacture, assembly and MRO of advanced composite materials and engineering solutions for air and sea defense systems, aircraft interiors and air transport equipment. Specialties include design engineering, radomes, sonar and underwater acoustic domes, fairings, and high-temperature applications.

The operating brand for AGC’s aircraft finance & leasing companies, which include ALG, SMSG, TESG, and AeroLend. Together, the companies work to provide creative financing solutions for older, customized, special mission, and government use aircraft.

In 2023, Acorn acquired EirTrade Aviation, an aviation technical asset services and trading company with operations in Ireland and the United States. EirTrade offers global aviation asset managers, leasing companies, airlines, and other industry participants a full suite of end-of-life solutions for aviation assets with expertise and a robust track record across multiple aeroengine and airframe models. With facilities in Ireland and Dallas, TX, EirTrade offers its partners a complete suite of services spanning from engine storage, disassembly, repair management, and parts trading with a focus on asset value maximization. As a result of its partnership with Acorn, EirTrade will enhance its leading consignment business with increased financial capacity to purchase aviation assets.

FAA 145 avionics repair station, focusing on engineering, installation, and repair of advanced avionics systems, including glass cockpit installations, NextGen, military communications, and entertainment systems.

In 2008, Acorn acquired The ServiCenter and rebranded it as Valair Aviation. The aircraft maintenance organization was established in the 1950s as the Service Division for Aero Commander Aircraft in Oklahoma City. The company services several OEMs, including Commander, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Rockwell Collins, Garmin, Raisbeck, and Blackhawk.

As a leading developer of C-UAS solutions, Black Sage identifies, classifies, tracks and defeats UAS threats for military, government, law enforcement, and civil applications. Black Sage employs a hardware-agnostic approach to integrating best-of-breed sensors with its proprietary artificial intelligence-enabled target tracking and defense automation systems to provide adaptable, end-to-end C-UAS systems.

In 2022, Acorn acquired Sentry Aerospace. Following a transformational merger of Aerospares 2000 Limited and Sentry Aerospace, the combined company became known as Sentry Aerospares, one of the foremost aftermarket suppliers of aircraft spare parts. The company supports more than 750 customers worldwide, including many of the world’s leading airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies and MROs who have entrusted Sentry Aerospares to provide spare parts support, particularly on an AOG basis.

In 2019, Acorn acquired Aerospares 2000 Limited, a globally respected supplier of aircraft parts. Following a transformational merger of Aerospares 2000 Limited and Sentry Aerospace, the combined company became known as Sentry Aerospares, one of the foremost aftermarket suppliers of aircraft spare parts. The company supports more than 750 customers worldwide, including many of the world’s leading airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies and MROs who have entrusted Sentry Aerospares to provide spare parts support, particularly on an AOG basis.

Serves the secure communications market as a leading provider of communications and computing solutions for government and commercial customers. CIS designs and manufactures a wide range of products, which include secure telephones (under the TSG protocol), secure computers (TEMPEST), encrypted tactical communication systems, secure tele- and video-conferencing systems, and a variety of specialty systems used in secure networks. The products are a mix of those designed and manufactured in-house and Commercial-off-the-Shelf (“COTS”) IT and telephony systems that are modified. Primary customers include organizations within the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities whose missions depend heavily on their ability to communicate and exchange information in a secure manner and to operate in challenging physical environments.

In 2019, Acorn acquired Graphite Software and rebranded it as CIS, a company that serves the secure communications market as a leading provider of communications and computing solutions for government and commercial customers. CIS designs and manufactures a wide range of products, which include secure telephones (under the TSG protocol), secure computers (TEMPEST), encrypted tactical communication systems, secure tele- and video-conferencing systems, and a variety of specialty systems used in secure networks. The products are a mix of those designed and manufactured in-house and Commercial-off-the-Shelf (“COTS”) IT and telephony systems that are modified. Primary customers include organizations within the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities whose missions depend heavily on their ability to communicate and exchange information in a secure manner and to operate in challenging physical environments.

In 2018, Acorn acquired NG TPS Legacy Assets and integrated it with TSS Solutions, the defense electronics leader in upgrading, reengineering, repairing and operating ground-based tactical and fixed-position radar and SATCOM systems.

Manufacturer of advanced composites for the aerospace industry using state-of-the-art fabrication of resin transfer molded (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molded (VARTM) components. Its partner company, North Coast Tool and Mold Corp., is a designer and manufacturer of quality molds and tools for the aerospace industry and provides innovative solutions including resin transfer molds, lay-up molds, compression molds and plastic injection molds.

Value-added distributor and supplier of chemicals, paints, adhesives, sealants, and composites in support of airline MRO operations worldwide.

Provides aircraft finance and leasing brokerage services to the general aviation and air cargo markets.

In 2017, Acorn acquired Butterfield Industries, a company that produced quality airplane parts for installation on King Air Models for over 30 years. Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. (REI) then acquired Butterfield Industries, allowing REI customers to take advantage of a broader offering of products and systems in the general aviation market

In 2012, Acorn acquired Hill AeroSystems, a manufacturer of complex assemblies and machined parts for the aerospace and defense industries.

Manufacturing of complex, high precision, fabricated and machined exotic metal components and assemblies for the aerospace engine, aerostructure and nuclear power generation industries.

FAA Part 135 operator providing customized aircraft charter solutions to suit any private or military requirement.

Design and production of advanced composite structures for military and commercial uses, including proprietary product development. Integrated Composites is the leader in light-weight composite weapons pylons and other rotor wing savings programs.

Provides aircraft finance and leasing to the general aviation and air charter markets.

Provider of logistics, kitting, parts and inventory management solutions for the aerospace & defense industry.

Focused on providing specialty financing solutions for modified aircraft and aero-derivative assets that are otherwise difficult to finance with traditional lending partners.

Provides funding for special mission and government use fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

In 2016, Acorn acquired Alpha 28, a company that was consolidated with Computer Air Technology.

Manufacture and assembly of advanced composite aerostructures with expertise in fabricating complex aircraft components using traditional and automated production processes. Unitech has content on every Boeing aircraft flying, commercial and military, and was the first US Tier II composite supplier certified for Airbus on the A350.

Advanced non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspections solutions for the power generation and aerospace & defense industries.

Experts in aircraft modification, engineering, training, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and tactical special mission support.