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January 08, 2023

Blackhawk Aerospace Acquired by New State Aviation

Turboprop Modification Specialist Joins the NS Aviation Fold, Will Remain Independent

New State Aviation Holdings (NS Aviation) has acquired Blackhawk Aerospace, adding it to the firm's anchor aviation investment AVEX. Avex maintains its focus as a sales and maintenance provider for the lineup of Daher TBM turboprops, which was acquired in December 2021. AVEX and Blackhawk will continue to function independently, while lending their expertise to expand NS Aviation's offerings. Blackhawk's management will remain, though additional details have not yet been disclosed.

Adapter Panel Allows Easy Installation of Replacement ESI

Southeast Aerospace has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)for installation of the GI 275 in Part 25 aircraft as an Electronic Standby Instrument (ESI). SEA joined hands with Peregrine to develop an easy-to-install, simple solution for cost-effective replacement of aging mechanical and electronic standby instruments, landing on the 3.125-inch round display as a perfect fit for Part 25 operators.

At The Same Time, He Called “V1” the PIC Noted A Second “Boom”

On November 30, 2022, about 0730 eastern standard time, a Lear Jet Corp. 36, N12FN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), Newport News, Virginia. The pilot-in-command, second-in-command, and flight crew member were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the pilot-in-command (PIC), the preflight inspection, engine start-up, and taxi were “normal.”