Berry Aviation and Columbia Helicopters win Philippine airlift support contract

Berry Aviation, Inc (BAI) has teamed up with Columbia Helicopters and together they have been awarded a key defense contract to provide airlift and medical support to US and coalition forces operating in the Philippines by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

BAI has been providing air transportation and casualty evacuation on the African continent and its more than 20 years of safe and expeditionary operations in the Pacific made them the choice for Columbia’s winning team of operators and support companies.

The contract is scheduled to start in August and has a base year and two one-year options.

Stan Finch, BAI President, said: “Berry is pleased to be on a team led by Columbia Helicopters that will serve US and host nation forces in the Philippines. The Berry–Columbia team will bring the right aircraft and people together to provide the mobility and medical evacuation services that are critical to mission success.”

Sean Iverson, BAI Chief Operating Officer, said: “Berry Aviation brings great experience and mission diversification to our combined forces in the Philippines.”