Blackhawk Modifications has named Idaho-based Western Aircraft an authorized dealer. The service center, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, distributes parts for Cessna, Dassault Falcon, Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics and Pilatus, among others. Also operating as a certified aircraft repair station, Western Aircraft joins the other 83 authorized dealers in Blackhawk Modifications’ dealer network. 

“We’re excited to bring Western Aircraft on as an authorized Blackhawk dealer,” said Blackhawk senior v-p of sales and marketing Edwin Black. “It is truly a one-stop-shop with a great reputation that draws aircraft from all over the country. It focuses on quality and customer service, which are two important characteristics that Blackhawk looks for in qualifying our authorized dealers.”

At its Boise facility, Western Aircraft is completing a Blackhawk XP52 Engine+ upgrade on a King Air B200. The upgrade is expected to yield a 31 percent increase in available shaft horsepower and a 27-knot gain in cruise speed, as well as improved high/hot takeoff performance. Operating cost savings are expected to equal $45,000 per year with the upgrade, according to Blackhawk Modifications.