Blackhawk and Atlantic Turbines Form Vector-Hawk Aerospace

Defense Daily, April 9, 2008

Blackhawk Modifications and Atlantic Turbines International have entered a teaming agreement to expand turbine engine capabilities, forming a new company, Vector-Hawk Aerospace, headquartered in Daleville, Ala.

The new company will operate separately from the existing businesses of each company, to offer Pratt & Whitney [UTX] PT6A powered government operators a one-stop option for new engine enhancements as well as repair and overhaul services.

Vector-Hawk will draw on the expertise of the world-leading engine upgrade company in Blackhawk, as well as one of the leading Pratt & Whitney MRO providers in Atlantic Turbines, to offer customers a single source engine solution.

"Forming Vector-Hawk will open new doors to a host of government agencies and military operators looking for fresh engine options," Blackhawk President and CEO Jim Allmon said. " Joining efforts with a trusted overhaul and repair facility like ATI is the kind of strategic move that will keep the aviation engine industry on a steady and flourishing course. We feel it is as important to strive to improve engine technology and its application as it is to forge new relationships to support our current and potential customer base."

ATI President Brian Thompson said," Teaming with Blackhawk is the best thing ATI could do to deliver more value and convenience to government customers...For government fleet operators, our services are flexible, cost- effective and fast."

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