After Cedar Fair (now Six Flags) purchased Carowinds in 2006, the Paramount theming was soon removed from the park, and the ride was renamed Nighthawk.

It was one of only two Flying Dutchman models still in existence from Vekoma, the other being Batwing at sister park Six Flags America.

[1] On June 22, 1999, California's Great America announced Stealth as "the world's first true flying coaster.

"[2] For Stealth to be installed, the log flume, Logger's Run, had to be altered and the Yankee Clipper had to be removed.

The most notable of these was the electrical box, which monitored the restraints and locking devices that allowed the cars to raise and lower.

[8] On August 21, 2003, Carowinds announced a new flying roller coaster that would be relocated from California's Great America.

[10][11] Regarding the design of the attraction, Dale Kaetzel, Vice President of marketing and Assistant General Manager, said:[11] Borg Assimilator gives our guests a unique opportunity – to experience the sensations of free flight without the traditional boundaries of a roller coaster.

[13] Cedar Fair Entertainment Company purchased Carowinds in 2006 and was offered to use the rights of all Paramount properties for ten years at a nominal fee.

[13] While at California's Great America, the track was painted red and white with steel gray supports.

When the ride was relocated to Carowinds, the track was repainted black and green and the supports remained gray.

[20] After Cedar Fair bought the park, all the Star Trek theming was removed and the name was changed for the 2008 season.

[21] On March 17, 2007, seven employees received minor injuries when their seats changed position during a test run of the roller coaster.