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Hartzell Propeller has entered into an agreement with Blackhawk Group, a comprehensive light turbine aircraft services company, to expand maintenance, upgrade, and support offerings in the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom.
As part of the agreement, Hartzell will provide its Top Props to Blackhawk’s performance centers, as well as maintenance and overhaul services to operators through the manufacturer’s eight Hartzell service centers across North America and Europe.
“This partnership with Hartzell reflects our mission to deliver high-performance upgrades and unmatched support to aircraft owners and operators,” said Blackhawk Group CEO Chad Cundiff. “Through this collaboration, we further strengthen our service of the light turbine market with premium components, expert service, and comprehensive solutions.”
Through the partnership, Blackhawk Group and its customers will have access to a number of benefits, including guaranteed lead times, fixed flat-rate pricing, Hartzell’s two-year, 2,000-hour warranty program, and more.
Hartzell maintains a global network of service centers that include six in the U.S., one in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and one in Biggleswade, U.K. Blackhawk Group’s performance centers will coordinate together with Hartzell’s centers as part of the affiliation.
“This partnership reflects the shared commitment of Hartzell Propeller and Blackhawk Group to deliver exceptional value and support for aircraft owners and operators,” said Hartzell Propeller president JJ Frigge. “By combining Hartzell’s proven propeller technologies with Blackhawk Group’s network of performance centers, we are creating a seamless path for customers to access upgrades, maintenance, and support that maximize performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.”
The deal also incorporates Tanis Aircraft Products, Hartzell’s line of engine aircraft preheat systems, into Blackhawk’s offerings.
Blackhawk Group was established in 2022 after a consolidation of industry brands that included Finnoff Aviation Products and Avex Aviation. Altogether, the group provides aircraft engine, avionics, upgrade, maintenance, and brokerage solutions. The company has three performance centers across the U.S., with each providing its own area of expertise.
