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Blackhawk's Oshkosh Turboprops Give Owners an Upgrade Path Without a New Airframe

August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

A Gulfstream jet parked on an airport runway, showcasing transportation and aviation. — Photo by Jeffry Surianto on Pexels

Company president Edwin Black presented a re-engined Pilatus PC-12 alongside a TBM 700 brought up to TBM 850 speed and range. For owners weighing a trade versus a retrofit, the conversions offer newer performance numbers on an airframe they already hold title to.

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With reporting from Flying.

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