Hartzell Propeller partners with The Blackhawk Group to deliver expanded performance and support solutions
PRESS RELEASE
Hartzell Propeller, a global leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing, has entered into a strategic partnership with The Blackhawk Group, strengthening service, support, and performance upgrade solutions for aircraft operators worldwide.
Through this collaboration, Hartzell Propeller will support its propellers across The Blackhawk Group’s network of Performance Centers.
In addition to supplying The Blackhawk Group with Hartzell Propeller Top Props, the company will provide comprehensive maintenance and overhaul services through its network of eight Hartzell service centers.
Operators will benefit from guaranteed lead times, flat-rate pricing, streamlined overhaul processes, and Hartzell’s industry-leading two-year/2,000-hour warranty, along with access to exchange and rental units within the Hartzell network.
“This partnership with Hartzell reflects our mission to deliver high-performance upgrades and unmatched support to aircraft owners and operators,” said Chad Cundiff, CEO of The Blackhawk Group. “Through this collaboration, we further strengthen our service of the light turbine market with premium components, expert service, and comprehensive solutions.”
“This partnership reflects the shared commitment of Hartzell Propeller and The Blackhawk Group to deliver exceptional value and support for aircraft owners and operators,” said JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller.
“By combining Hartzell’s proven propeller technologies with The 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 partnership also expands The Blackhawk Group’s offerings by incorporating Tanis Aircraft Products, Hartzell’s line of aircraft preheat systems, further enhancing operational readiness and safety for supported platforms.
Program Benefits
Under the agreement, The Blackhawk Group and its customers gain access to a wide range of propeller benefits, including:
- Guaranteed lead time
- Fixed flat-rate overhaul pricing (all parts included)
- Easier budgeting and forecasting
- Access to Hartzell network exchanges and rentals
- Industry-leading warranty coverage: 2 years/2,000 hours (whichever occurs first)
- Pick-up and delivery included in flat-rate pricing
- Streamlined overhaul process with no downtime waiting on approvals
Hartzell Service Centers
As part of the agreement, The Blackhawk Group Performance Centers will coordinate with Hartzell’s global network of its service centers in North America and Europe:
- Hartzell Service Center, Piqua, Ohio
- American Propeller Service, Redding, Calif.
- Canadian Propeller, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Texas Aircraft Propeller & Accessories, Pearland, Texas
- Tiffin Aire, Tiffin, Ohio
- Brinkley Aerospace, Biggleswade, U.K.
- Maxwell Propeller, Minneapolis, Minn.
- Rocky Mountain Propellers, Erie, Colo.