Press Release

Issued by Blackhawk Aerospace Upgrades.

August 8, 2008

Blackhawk Modifications, the leading provider of engine upgrades for turbine powered aircraft, announced the expansion of their portfolio of worldwide certified engine upgrades by gaining European (EASA) approval of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-61 engines for the King Air 200 and B200 series.  The added performance and value associated with the Blackhawk Super XPR61 engines has made this the fastest selling engine upgrade in the company's history. 

Popular demand for the factory new PT6A-61 engines led Blackhawk to pursue worldwide certification.  Jim Allmon, Blackhawk CEO and President, heralds this latest approval as part of a long standing tradition of customer support.  "Global certification is an important milestone in our commitment to operators in need of graduated performance," said Allmon.   "The Super XPR61 approval in Europe has ushered in a new and improved approach to standard engine overhaul and the associated basic performance levels.  Blackhawk is proud to offer new engines as a performance and value based solution for King Air operators across the planet," concluded Allmon.

Blackhawk has the largest non OEM engine contract in force with Pratt & Whitney.  The engines are priced based on the Pratt exchange program and generous credit is issued for time remaining to overhaul on core PT6A-41 or -42 engines.   The Super XPR61 EASA approval includes the complete Raisbeck EPIC Platinum package as a prerequisite.  The aerodynamic improvements of Raisbeck coupled with the power of Blackhawk offer better than new performance for the entire King Air 200 series.    

The Super XPR61 package can be installed by Blackhawk's global network of distributors which includes the most prominent facilities in Europe.  Contact MCA Aviation in the United Kingdom, Beechcraft Vertrieb Und Service in Germany and Ruag Aerospace in Switzerland to reserve a Blackhawk delivery position or to schedule regular aircraft maintenance and support.