The Blackhawk Group Expands Maintenance Capabilities with Acquisition of Glendale Aero Services' Maintenance Division

The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a premier provider of sales, services, and upgrades for the light turbine aircraft market, today announced its acquisition of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business of Glendale Aero Services (GAS). This acquisition, the company’s fifth, strengthens The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center network and underscores its commitment to exceptional service and innovation in aircraft modernization. The GAS MRO business joins an existing network of Blackhawk and AVEX Performance Centers located across the US and will be rebranded under The Blackhawk Group umbrella as a Blackhawk Performance Center (BPC) to further align with the TBG enterprise mission. The Blackhawk Group is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Located in Glendale, Arizona at the Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU), BPC-Glendale specializes in servicing Cirrus SR series and Vision Jet aircraft, as well as Cessna aircraft. The Part 145 certified repair station, an authorized Cirrus and Textron service center, boasts impressive capabilities, including Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) services and state-of-the-art avionics installations as a Garmin dealer. The GAS Director of Maintenance, John Fisher, will remain at the helm of BPC-Glendale, to maintain the high quality of service that his customers have come to expect.

“Partnering with The Blackhawk Group is a significant achievement for our business,” said Fisher. “Our dedication to high quality service and customer-centric operations makes this a natural fit and a mutually beneficial partnership. I’m excited about BPC-Glendale’s future and continuing to service the Cirrus and Cessna communities and beyond for years to come.”

Strategic Value of the Acquisition  

The addition of the Glendale Performance Center marks a significant milestone for The Blackhawk Group. By bringing BPC-Glendale’s skilled technicians into the fold, The Blackhawk Group expands its ability to service a larger and more diverse fleet of aircraft. The expertise, CAPS capabilities, and avionics offerings from BPC-Glendale complement the high standards already established across Blackhawk's Performance Center network.  

“This acquisition supports our strategic objective to grow our Performance Center network with targeted additions that bring enhanced capabilities and value to our organization, and especially to our customers,” said Chad Cundiff, CEO of The Blackhawk Group. “The Glendale facility is renowned for delivering high quality service to the Cirrus community. As one of the largest Cirrus Service Centers in the US, the facility boasts a team that is consistently tested with demanding projects and turnaround times, and consistently delivers on its commitments. We’re excited to have the Glendale Performance Center join The Blackhawk Group family and look forward to a bright future together.”