The Blackhawk Group, a leader in turboprop performance solutions, has announced its acquisition of Silver Sky Aviation, based in Wasilla, Alaska. This strategic move establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in Blackhawk’s expanding Performance Centre Network, targeting the burgeoning turboprop market in Alaska, where performance and reliability are crucial.

Alaska’s demand for turboprop operations has surged due to the aircraft’s range, speed, and payload capabilities, essential for the region’s challenging cold-weather conditions. Silver Sky Aviation, renowned for its maintenance and performance upgrades over the past decade, supports King Air, Caravan, Kodiak, and PC12 platforms, aligning seamlessly with Blackhawk’s core services.

Chad Cundiff, CEO of Blackhawk Group, stated, “Silver Sky provides a tremendous opportunity to expand The Blackhawk Group’s support of Alaskan aviation. Turboprops are a lifeline for operators in the region, and many already benefit from Blackhawk and Finnoff upgrades.”

Silver Sky will operate as a Blackhawk Performance Centre, benefiting from Blackhawk’s industry partnerships, infrastructure, and resources. Aaron McCarty, founder of Silver Sky, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, noting, “Joining The Blackhawk Group allows us to expand our capabilities, strengthen partnerships with local operators, and create new opportunities and benefits for our team.”

The acquisition supports Blackhawk’s ambition to become the premier service provider for the light turbine market, as highlighted by Daniel Han, Senior Principal at New State Capital Partners. The combination of Silver Sky’s specialized services and Blackhawk’s technical expertise aims to deliver long-term value to customers and stakeholders across the region.