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GCG Deal Announcement | XLCS Partners, Inc. advised Sherwood Aviation

XLCS Partners, Inc. served as exclusive M&A advisor to Sherwood Aviation on its acquisition by HEICO Corporation.

Founded in 1992 and headquartered near Miami’s Opa-locka Airport in Florida, Sherwood Aviation is an FAA and EASA Part 145 repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of complex, mission-critical mechanical and electro-mechanical components for defense and select commercial aviation platforms. The company’s capabilities span auxiliary power units (APUs), landing gear systems, wheels and brakes, pneumatics, hydraulics, fuel and lighting systems, avionics components, and related accessories.

Under the terms of the transaction, HEICO acquired 80% of Sherwood Aviation, with the balance of ownership continuing to be held by members of Sherwood Aviation’s management team.

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Sherwood Aviation, and the transaction was led by Joe Contaldo, Partner, and Reed McMahon, Vice President. Read the press release.


06 April 2026

XLCS Partners, Inc.

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