Tonkon Torp led one of Oregon’s most notable M&A deals of 2019 for its client, Columbia Helicopters, in its sale to AE Industrial, a private equity firm specializing in aviation markets. Founded in 1957, Columbia Helicopters, Inc. (CHI) is one of Oregon’s most recognizable brands. The Aurora-based aviation company is perhaps best known for their fleet of heavy-lift Chinook helicopters used in defense, firefighting, and natural resource explorations.

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