Blackhawk Has Submitted All Certification Data to EASA For Validation of XP66D Engine+ Upgrade for the Daher TBM 700

Friedrichshafen, Germany – April 22, 2026 – Blackhawk, the industry leader in STC-approved PT6A engine upgrades, is pleased to announce that The Company has officially submitted all certification data to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for validation of its XP66D Engine+ Upgrade for the Daher TBM 700 series aircraft.

This submission represents a key milestone in expanding the availability of Blackhawk’s proven performance upgrade to operators across Europe and other EASA-recognized regions. Upon validation, these operators will gain access to the same performance, efficiency, and operational enhancements currently available to operators in the United States.

The XP66D Engine+ Upgrade replaces the original 700-shaft horsepower PT6A-64 engine with the more powerful 850-shaft horsepower PT6A-66D, delivering a 21% increase in available horsepower. Flight testing has demonstrated significant performance gains, including reduced time to climb and increased cruise speeds reaching up to 303 KTAS.

With upgraded aircraft already flying, and more installations underway, global interest in the XP66D upgrade continues to grow. The submission to EASA underscores Blackhawk’s commitment to bringing certified, high-performance solutions to operators worldwide.

“Submitting our data package to EASA is an important milestone in expanding the reach of the XP66D upgrade,” said Edwin Black, President of The Blackhawk Group’s Proprietary Upgrades Division. “We are seeing strong interest from international operators, and this step brings us closer to delivering the same level of performance and value to customers across Europe.”

EASA validation is currently in process, with additional updates to be announced as the program progresses.

For more information, visit the Blackhawk team this week at AERO Friedrichshafen (booth A2-309), or contact +1 (254) 755 6711 or info@blackhawk.aero.