By Thomas A. Horne

Inc. 500 ranks Blackhawk Modifications 1050 out of 5000 of the fastest growing private companies in America in it's annual report. Inc. "recognizes the creativity, dedication, and hard work that have gone into building Blackhawk Modifications into what it is today."

Blackhawk announces financing option for qualified U.S. buyers

Waco, TX (May 21) – Blackhawk Modifications has received Brazilian certification of fuel lockers for the King Air 90 series models. The Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) has validated the STC for installation in Brazil of Wing Mounted Auxiliary Fuel Transfer Tanks on the King Air C90GTi which also qualifies for the C90GTx, in addition to the previously approved 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, C90GT and E90 aircraft.

Blackhawk officials announced at EBACE that their highly anticipated Caravan engine upgrade, the Pratt & Whitney 850 SHP PT6A-42A, bolted onto a new and hyper-efficient cowl design, is in the final stages of flight test. EASA approval efforts are underway and will quickly follow the FAA STC certification process.

It was cause for a double celebration at Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Montreal headquarters this week as P&WC honored Blackhawk Modifications for achieving their 500 PT6A engine sales, as well as recognizing a very special 250th Blackhawk customer.

Blackhawk Modification's network of distributors continues to expand as demand for engine upgrades swells.

Currently Top Distributor for Blackhawk Modifications in 2009

Blackhawk Modifications received another deposit for the increasingly popular XP42A Caravan engine upgrade. More than a dozen deposits have now been received.

–Blackhawk Modifications announced FAA approval of another impressive XP engine upgrade option for Cheyenne I operators at NBAA.

The 850 SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine delivers new life to the already venerable Grand Caravan by introducing an additional 175 SHP in all phases of flight.

Air Alliance to purchase three XP42A engine upgrades for Cessna Caravan

Capital's new Blackhawk set to prey on VLJs

While many ways exist to squeeze performance from an engine, sometimes the solution is to get a new engine, or in the opinion of Blackhawk Modifications, Inc., a new and different engine.

By identifying pilots' performance needs, especially in high altitude situations, this Waco, Texas company has become the world's number one Pratt & Whitney Pt6A new engine upgrade company.

King Airs are favorites for any number of a series of aftermarket modifications. One Texas company takes them to the limit.

Engine upgrade gives King Air faster climbs and better cruise speeds

Out-moded overhaul can't compete with Blackhawk's engine upgrade options

Blackhawk King Air Upgrades Spur Aftermarket Action

The Art of Getting New Generation Benefits in Older Airframes

SA Flying Magazine puts Blackhawk's -61 engines to the test. "The question was -- were Blackhawk's performance claims to be believed?"

The advantages of the engine conversion are numberous. Save time, save money, enhance performance, and increase value.

Blackhawk is expanding its chain of global distributors as demand for engine upgrades continues to swell.

Growing stronger with each new program.

Cutter Aviation takes a derelict C90 King Air and makes it look like a million bucks. Well, a million and a half, to be exact.

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