PRESS RELEASE | Blackhawk Gains EASA Approval for King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – April 18, 2018 – Blackhawk is excited to announce that the Company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine⁺ Upgrade.

Keys to the upgrade include two factory-new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines and new 5-blade composite propeller assemblies and spinners from MT-Propeller, which meet the stringent EASA noise level requirements. Training, support, and a five year/2,500 hour enhanced new-engine warranty are also included.

“We are pleased to bring the world’s fastest King Air to Europe as a practical replacement to many jets,” said Jim Allmon, President and CEO at Blackhawk. “Operating the XP67A-powered King Air 350 in Europe will result in comparable block times as many jets, but at a much lower operating cost. Coupling the German-engineered MT 5-blade composite propellers with the PT6A-67A engines ensured that we met the stringent EASA noise requirements without sacrificing performance. We foresee that this new program will maximize value and expand the King Air 350 market to a much larger customer base throughout Europe. There is nothing in the world that compares to a Blackhawk-powered King Air 350 in terms of speed, safety, and utility at such a low operating cost.”

Blackhawk is currently taking reservations for 2018 delivery positions. For more information on the Blackhawk XP67A Engine⁺ Upgrade, stop by the Blackhawk booth #A3-407 at AERO Friedrichshafen April 18-21, 2018. You can also visit  www.fastestkingair.com or contact your Blackhawk Representative today at +1 (254) 755 6711.

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About Blackhawk Modifications
Blackhawk Modifications, Inc., founded in 1999 in Waco, Texas, is a recognized aviation leader in providing engine performance solutions to the turboprop fleet. The company has the largest installed fleet of STC twin and single-engine turboprop upgrades, making Blackhawk the largest non-OEM buyer of new Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines in the world. A worldwide network of approved dealers and service support centers complements Blackhawk’s U.S. facilities. For more information, visit www.blackhawk.aero.

Media Contact:
Lindsay Allmon
Marketing Coordinator
Blackhawk Modifications, Inc.
7601 Karl May Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
+1 (254) 755-6711
lindsay.allmon@blackhawk.aero

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