Continuing on its acquisition trail, technology and software provider Portside broadened its suite of tools in the safety arena with the purchase of Baldwin Safety & Compliance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Portside said the move is in alignment with other acquisitions that included the licensing and development rights for the Avianis flight management system in July and Stellar Lab’s flight operations system hosting business and the BART scheduling product suite earlier this year.
Portside specializes in aviation software and other technologies and counts among its clients 1,000 business aviation and government organizations in more than 30 countries. Baldwin will provide Portside with a wide portfolio of safety management systems and other programs.
“Safety is the foremost concern for any aviation provider, and Baldwin is an undisputed leader in this space. They excel not only in terms of delivering safety and compliance programs that adhere to the highest industry standards, but also in tailoring and supporting these programs to meet the ever-evolving needs of their clients,” said Portside CEO Alek Vernitsky. “This acquisition enhances Portside’s capabilities, aligning with our mission to be a comprehensive, turn-key solution for business and government aviation.”
Founded in 2004, Baldwin provides SMS expertise to various transportation operations including FBOs, MROs, business aviation and commercial providers, UAS, airports, and air medical transport operations. In addition, Baldwin’s services include risk management, document management, gap analysis, and quality management systems, among others.
“We founded Baldwin with the belief that small operators should have access to the same tools and capabilities enjoyed by larger providers when fostering a culture of safety,” said president and CEO Don Baldwin, a former director of aviation for Coca-Cola who also has served as chairman and interim president of NBAA. “Today, our products are trusted by operators, both big and small, with the most critical and fundamental aspects of their businesses. Portside shares our commitment to customer service, and we eagerly anticipate becoming a part of their team as we continue to uphold our leading role in safety and compliance.”
The entire Baldwin team is joining Portside. Brian Foley of AVStrategies facilitated the transaction.