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Hartzell Propeller expands Top Prop program. PIQUA, Ohio, (April 6, 2026) - Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, is expanding its commitment to the general aviation community in 2026 - making high-performance propeller upgrades more accessible, more affordable, and easier to navigate than ever before. Through a major expansion of its popular Top Prop conversion program, Hartzell unlocks a new upgrade path for thousands of aircraft owners. With more than 150 additional propeller models now included, pilots have greater access to both aluminum and advanced carbon fiber propellers designed to deliver improved performance, efficiency, and durability. Hartzell is reaffirming its support for the general aviation community through continued partnerships with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), including renewed discounts on new Top Prop installations. More options. Better pricing. Greater value. The expanded Top Prop program brings together a wide range of STC and aftermarket propeller options into one comprehensive solution - giving pilots more upgrade choices at more competitive price points than ever before. With the addition of more than 150 propeller models to the program, Hartzell brings high-performance upgrades to a broader range of aircraft owners. Improved pricing across key platforms, combined with an industry-leading warranty through first overhaul, delivers compelling long-term value for operators focused on both performance and cost of ownership. A newly enhanced search experience allows users to identify compatible propellers by aircraft, engine, and model year, with optional filtering by certification authority (FAA, EASA, and others worldwide) - bringing clarity to the upgrade process and helping pilots confidently select the right solution for their mission. "The Top Prop conversion program continues to evolve based on feedback from the aircraft owners and operators we have worked with for decades," said JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller. "By enhancing the portfolio with more than 150 additional propeller models and improving pricing across the lineup, we have made it easier than ever for pilots to upgrade to Hartzell performance, backed by an industry-leading warranty through first overhaul." The reimagined Top Prop program delivers tangible benefits: * Improved pricing - More competitive upgrade paths for both legacy and newer aircraft * Industry-leading warranty - Coverage through first overhaul for added peace of mind * Simplified selection process - Faster, easier identification of the right prop for your mission * Proven performance upgrades - Increased efficiency, reduced weight and enhanced reliability Reducing the cost of upgrading. The expanded Top Prop program is already delivering meaningful cost savings across a range of popular aircraft platforms. Here are a few real-world examples: * Cirrus 4-Blade Carbon Fiber Propellers - Average list price reduction of about 26% * King Air 3 & 4-Blade Type Certified Propellers - Average list price reduction of about 35% * Air Tractor 3, 4 & 5-Blade Type Certified Propellers - Average list price reduction of about 21% Pilots and aircraft owners looking to learn more about the expanded Top Prop program and Hartzell's latest propeller advancements can connect with the team at two major industry events this spring. Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo (April 14-19) - Hartzell will share updates during the Innovation Preview on Monday, April 13, at the Aerospace Pavilion, beginning at 4:00pm. Attendees can also visit the team throughout the week in Hangar B, booths 034 and 035 to explore upgrade options and program details. AERO Friedrichshafen (April 22-25) - Hartzell will present a live seminar on Thursday, April 23, at 10:00am CET on the West Stage. The session will highlight advancements in carbon fiber propeller technology, with additional opportunities to meet the team in Hall A2, booth A2-308. Reconnect with these Top Prop Hartzell Propeller stories: Carbon Voyager for Cessna Skywagons - The new, lightweight three-blade Carbon Voyager propellers for the Skywagon offer proven performance. Falcon Series for Rotax Engines - The first in the Falcon series, the Kestrel provides aerodynamic performance in a lightweight design. Polaris for Diamond DA40 NG - The 3-blade Polaris high-performance carbon fiber propeller is a factory-installed option for the DA40 NG. About Hartzell Propeller. Hartzell Propeller is a global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing. With more than a century of experience, the company designs next-generation propellers with innovative blended airfoil technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. Hartzell Propeller is headquartered in Piqua, Ohio. For more information, visit https://hartzellprop.com. About Signia Aerospace. Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates several complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies), Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems International, Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation), Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems, Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Aviation (key brands include Hartzell Engine Tech and Hartzell Aerospace Welding & Manufacturing). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective categories and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and operators. For more information visit www.signiaaerospace.com.

JobsOhio powers Hartzell Propeller's new Innovation Center with $2M grant. Investment builds on Ohio's aerospace leadership. Key takeaways: $2M JobsOhio Grant Funding Leverages Company Investment Hartzell Propeller has committed more than $10 million to invest in the center over the next 5 years. R&D Center Provides New Jobs in the Future Hartzell Propeller currently employs 350+ people at their headquarters in Piqua, Ohio and commits to creating new jobs in the area. Advanced Manufacturing Meets Aerospace & Aviation The grant program targets key industries important to Ohio's growth and international stature. The planned Innovation Center contains all Hartzell carbon fiber blade production, WhirlWind Propellers production, and is the new home for the Hartzell Service Center and R&D. February 20, 2026 (Piqua, Ohio) - Hartzell Propeller builds upon its decades of investment in Ohio and unwavering commitment to the local community with the grand opening of the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center today at the company's current headquarters in Piqua, Ohio. The center is another example of how Ohio is driving both the general aviation and burgeoning advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. Hartzell is setting the pace for aviation ingenuity and discovery in Ohio, which traces back to the Wright Brothers' initial trials in Dayton and Huffman Prairie, and the founding of Hartzell's propeller business itself, more than a century ago, in 1917. That's when Orville Wright suggested to Robert Hartzell - already an aircraft owner with dreams of barnstorming - that he utilize the family company's skills to craft propellers from walnut using their craftsmanship and specialized techniques. Now more than a century later, the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center positions Hartzell to advance propeller design and technology for the next 100 years. The center will encompass three critical functional areas for the company, including all Hartzell carbon fiber propeller production, WhirlWind experimental and airboat propeller production, and the factory's Piqua-based Hartzell Service Center, a key member of the Hartzell Global Services network. "Hartzell Propeller has been a cornerstone of Ohio's aerospace since the Wright Brothers were developing aircraft here, and the company continues to evolve," said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. "The newest investment establishing Hartzell's Innovation Center demonstrates how legacy suppliers are leading the charge in next-generation aviation and supporting Ohio's position as a leader in aerospace innovation and advanced air mobility." The building housing the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center, located at 1900 Covington Avenue, sits adjacent to the main Hartzell facilities. The expansion will add more than 150,000 square feet to the current footprint. "The grand opening of the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center represents a major step forward for Hartzell Propeller," said JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller. "Purpose-built to support the next chapter of advanced propeller innovation, this facility more than quadruples its carbon fiber production footprint and reinforces its 'Built on Honor' commitment to quality, performance, and support. "Combined with the support of JobsOhio, the Innovation Center also enables critical research and development for emerging markets such as Advanced Air Mobility, including our collaboration with Beta Technologies. Together, this investment accelerates our ability to transform ideas into certified, real-world solutions that advance aviation today and well into the future." JobsOhio Grant powers the Mission. To accelerate the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center, the company has secured a $2 million grant courtesy of JobsOhio, a Columbus, Ohio-based organization charged with developing the state's pro-business climate. Hartzell officials formally accepted the grant today at the grand opening of the center. The award comes through the JobsOhio Research & Development Center Grant Program, which was founded to facilitate strategic corporate R&D centers in Ohio. Hartzell secured the grant by addressing the confluence of two key industries targeted by JobsOhio: Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace & Aviation. By accepting the grant, Hartzell commits to creating new jobs, keeping equipment and operations in the state, and matching the grant with its own monies. In fact, Hartzell has already invested $30 million in the facility and equipment, and it expects to invest more than $10 million in addition over the next 5 years. The Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center will drive new technologies across the company's product offerings for multiple industries, including AAM. From a statewide level, Ohio is committed to supporting the growth and realizing the economic benefits of the AAM industry. "Hartzell Propeller's decision to build its Innovation Center in Piqua is critical to driving progress in the aerospace industry, showing the world Ohio's vision to lead in this sector," said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. "This latest investment builds on Hartzell's legacy of propeller technology innovation in the region for more than a century, and Ohio's investment of more than $1.2 billion in advanced aerospace manufacturing and infrastructure over the last five years." Hartzell Propeller & BETA Technologies collaboration. * First FAA-Certified Electric Aircraft Propeller (July 2025): Piqua, Ohio-based Hartzell Propeller earned FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility aircraft, working exclusively with BETA Technologies. This is the first propeller certified specifically for integration with electric propulsion systems. * Four-Year Development Process: Hartzell and BETA have collaborated since 2021 on propeller development, from initial aerodynamic modeling to full-scale testing, with BETA flying Hartzell propellers for more than four years. * Industry-Wide Applications: The five-blade carbon fiber propeller is designed to serve all AAM aircraft that utilize similar electric propulsion systems, positioning this Ohio-made technology as an industry standard. About Hartzell Propeller. Hartzell Propeller is a global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing. With more than a century of experience, the company designs next-generation propellers with innovative blended airfoil technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. Hartzell Propeller is headquartered in Piqua, Ohio. For more information, visit https://hartzellprop.com. About Signia Aerospace. Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates several complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies), Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems International, Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation), Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems, Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Aviation (key brands include Hartzell Engine Tech and Hartzell Aerospace Welding & Manufacturing). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective categories and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and operators. For more information visit www.signiaaerospace.com. About JobsOhio. JobsOhio, Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO. JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. 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