This website uses cookies
More information
Business Air News
Business Air News
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Why visit ACE ’24?

Related background information from the Handbook...
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Popular Blackhawk powerplant STC list passes thirty
The milestone STC approval for Blackhawk was the XP67A Engine+ upgrade for the King Air 300, which was on display in the Blackhawk booth at Oshkosh in recent weeks. A lithium ion battery was also recently approved.
Thirty STCs in 22 years - a major achievement for Blackhawk.

Blackhawk Aerospace is celebrating the certification of its 30th major powerplant and ancillary product STC. The milestone STC approval was the XP67A Engine+ upgrade for the King Air 300, which was on display in the Blackhawk booth at Oshkosh in recent weeks.

“This STC represents the pinnacle of achievement for Blackhawk, raising the bar of performance and value standards to the highest levels yet,” says Jim Allmon, Blackhawk’s president and CEO. “I’m incredibly proud of our team and their ability to produce 30 STCs in our 22 years. Blackhawk’s future is bright, and we’re excited to expand upon our current STC base with new and exciting programmes for operators.”

Additional recent approvals include the addition of EASA and UK CAA certifications for the True Blue Power TB44 Lithium Ion battery on the King Air 350 series.

“We continue to expand our global outreach to ensure that the entire market has access to the latest and greatest technology available,” adds Allmon. “The TB44 is a great example of the cutting-edge technology that Blackhawk supports in addition to our engine performance upgrades. Together, the battery-to-engine combination provides operators and unmatched advantage in power, safety, life and efficiency.”

Other News
 
Blackhawk Aerospace marks 25th anniversary with leadership promotions
May 2, 2024
After 18 years with the company, Edwin Black has stepped into the role of president. Jim Allmon will continue as CEO and Bobby Patton is promoted to vice president of global sales.
Resale uptick leads to optimism for coming six months
April 26, 2024
Bell achieves certification for BasiX-Pro retrofit kit
March 26, 2024
Aviation parking crisis could be hindering industry’s growth potential
March 2, 2024
Icarus Jet founder, CEO and pilot Kevin Singh discusses the lack of slots for GA in European destinations and how this impacts the industry’s development plans, passenger experience and even its sustainability agenda.