The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a provider of turboprop performance solutions, has acquired Alaska-based Silver Sky Aviation. The transaction establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in TBG’s expanding Performance Center Network and extends the company’s footprint into one of the world’s fastest-growing turboprop markets, where performance is a critical requirement. The Blackhawk Group is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners.
Alaska has experienced strong growth in turboprop operations, driven by the combination of range, speed and payload offered by turbine-powered aircraft, together with the reliability required for operations in harsh, cold-weather environments. As one of the few facilities in Alaska able to support this demand, Silver Sky’s Wasilla facility has built a strong reputation over more than a decade by delivering comprehensive maintenance and performance upgrade services.
Silver Sky brings significant experience in supporting King Air, Caravan, Kodiak and PC-12 aircraft, including multiple Blackhawk and Finnoff performance conversions, making it a strong strategic fit with TBG’s core business activities…