Press Release

Issued by Blackhawk Aerospace Upgrades.

November 30, 2007

Blackhawk Modifications is proud to announce the appointment of Corey Eckhart to the position of Director of Engineering. Eckhart is responsible for all aspects of engineering at Blackhawk, including new engine upgrade programs, value added engineering product development, research and development and product support for Blackhawk's growing portfolio of FAAapproved supplemental type certificates.

Most recently, Eckhart was the Vice-President of Engineering and DER Flight Test Pilot at Centex Aerospace in Waco, Texas. He was responsible for certifying a variety of new engine upgrades on turbine powered aircraft and worked to improve airframe limitations and capabilities on the King Air 90 series. Earlier in his career he worked as a Senior Flight Test Pilot and Engineer for The New Piper Aircraft Company in Vero Beach, Florida and for Raytheon Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. He has also spent 2 years with FlightSafety International as a Senior Flight Test Aeronautical Engineer.

"Corey's solid aviation background and in-depth knowledge of the STC process complements what we are trying to accomplish here at Blackhawk which is to make great airplanes better," said Jim Allmon, president and CEO of Blackhawk. "He will play a dynamic role in ensuring that Blackhawk continues to develop innovative performance and value solutions for legacy aircraft while cultivating our existing products."

Eckhart is a native of Oklahoma and holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He has accumulated over 2,800 hours as a flight test pilot and has completed several projects as a newly appointed FAA DER flight test pilot.