Since its introduction just over a year ago, 25 operators from six continents have installed Blackhawk's XP42A upgrade package for the Cessna 208B Caravan. One off these new installations is operated by Mark Ross, president of the Ross Group in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ross is a well-known aviator and writer with 25 years of experience flying passenger and humanitarian missions throughout remote areas in East Africa. As part of a joint venture with Blackhawk, he will now promote Blackhawk and the XP42A upgrade package to the nation's aviation community, providing marketing support and flight demonstrations after installation is completed.

"Every member of the Blackhawk team, including our partners and affiliates around the globe, shares enormous pride in the XP42A and its remarkable record," says Jim Allmon, Blackhawk president and ceo. "We are delighted to add Mark Ross to our team because he will greatly facilitate market development throughout East Africa."