Controller Aircraft News Blog Archive

    Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10
    Posted On: July 14, 2026
    Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...
    Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet
    Posted On: July 6, 2026
    Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...
    Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region
    Posted On: June 23, 2026
    With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...
    Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet
    Posted On: June 11, 2026
    Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...
    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted On: June 1, 2026
    Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...
    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted On: May 12, 2026
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from May 21 to 23 at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...
    A New Milestone For The TBM Family: Daher Aircraft Delivers The 1,300th Airplane From This Fast, Efficient Product Line
    By: Daher
    Posted On: April 23, 2026
    The milestone 1,300th TBM family airplane is a TBM 980 version, completed at Daher Aircraft’s Tarbes, France, headquarters and final assembly facility prior to its delivery to a U.S. customer. ...
    Dassault Aviation Showcases New Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet
    Posted On: April 1, 2026
    Dassault Aviation recently unveiled its upcoming Falcon 10X business jet to hundreds of customers, partners, and aviation professionals at its facility in Bordeaux-Mérignac. ...
    Daher To Spotlight Kodiak Turboprops As Low-Cost ‘Force Multipliers’ At Verticon 2026
    Posted On: March 6, 2026
    Daher says the aircraft can support law enforcement, public safety, and government operators with lower operating costs than other options, as well as extended endurance—up to 9.5 hours of flight time in certain configurations. ...
    Rugged, Reliable, Versatile: Cessna Turbo 206H Stationair
    Posted On: February 18, 2026
    The Cessna Turbo 206H Stationair offers operational versatility, reliability, and the ability to fly in rugged, challenging conditions, making it a popular choice for pilots and a strong investment for buyers. ...
    Cirrus Debuts Updated G3 Vision Jet With More Adult Seating
    Posted On: February 10, 2026
    The third-generation, single-engine Cirrus Aircraft G3 Vision Jet features a reimagined cabin and now accommodates six adults and one child rather than the previous five adults and two children. ...
    Daher’s TBM & Kodiak Aircraft Continued Their Market Expansion With Deliveries In 2025
    By: Kodiak
    Posted On: January 12, 2026
    Daher Aircraft delivered a total of 76 airplanes during the year, including 51 TBM 960s from the Tarbes production site in southwest France and 25 Kodiaks from the company’s U.S. industrial facility at Sandpoint, Idaho. ...
    Cirrus Unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ Aircraft
    Posted On: January 6, 2026
    Cirrus today announced its 2026 SR Series G7+ aircraft for the SR20, SR22, and SR22T. ...
    Bombardier Global 8000, World’s Fastest Business Jet, Receives U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Certification
    Posted On: December 19, 2025
    Bombardier’s Global 8000, the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, received Transport Canada Type Certification on November 5 and entered into service in December 2025. ...
    Bombardier Global 8000, The World’s Fastest & Longest-Range 4-Zone Business Jet, Now Sets A New Benchmark With The Lowest Cabin Altitude
    Posted On: November 4, 2025
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 introduces a new industry benchmark for cabin altitude, exceeding its original estimates with a mark of 2,691 feet at 41,000 feet, making it the lowest being produced in business aviation. ...
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 Business Jet Breaks Its Own Speed Record
    Posted On: October 17, 2025
    Bombardier recently announced that its upcoming 19-passenger, ultra-long-range Global 8000 will provide an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95, making it the fastest business jet in history. ...
    The Cirrus SR22: A Look At The Bestselling Piston Aircraft
    Posted On: September 30, 2025
    For over 20 years, Cirrus Aircraft’s SR22 piston-single aircraft has reigned as the world’s bestselling general aviation airplane. ...
    Gulfstream Makes 1st Delivery Of G800, ‘World’s Longest-Range Business Aircraft’
    Posted On: September 10, 2025
    In late August, Gulfstream Aerospace announced it had completed the first customer delivery of its all-new, 19-passenger Gulfstream G800 executive jet, billed as the “world’s longest-range business aircraft.” ...
    Bombardier To Launch Major U.S. Services Expansion Initiative Across Multiple States
    Posted On: August 7, 2025
    Bombardier’s US Services network is set to grow through a multi-phase, multi-site expansion initiative focusing on existing geographies where the company operates, in addition to new ones. ...
    Bombardier’s Blazing-Fast Global 7500 Jet Sets Its 135th City-Pair Speed Record
    Posted On: July 21, 2025
    The industry flagship stands alone as the most decorated record-setting business jet of all time, solidifying its position as the leader of the ultra-long-range class. ...
    New Paint Facility At Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre Progressing To Plan As Structure Takes Shape
    Posted On: July 8, 2025
    Bombardier’s upcoming two-bay paint facility will complement its existing service facility and will employ more than 50 skilled paint technicians. ...
    Bombardier's Record-Setting Global 7500 Aircraft Earns New Speed Record Between Montréal & Paris
    Posted On: June 16, 2025
    Bombardier’s new record adds to the Global 7500 aircraft’s quickly growing list of records and demonstrates its ability to connect key cities around the world faster than any other business jet. ...
    Bombardier To Showcase Its Top-Performing Global 7500 & Challenger 3500 Business Jets At The Catarina Aviation Show In Brazil
    Posted On: May 29, 2025
    Bombardier’s record-setting Global 7500 aircraft and best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft will be at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil, highlighting their exceptional performance, cutting-edge technology, and innovative cabin designs. ...
    Bombardier’s New Abu Dhabi Service Facility Highlights Ongoing Commitment To The Region
    Posted On: April 9, 2025
    Bombardier celebrates its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as its customer support footprint continues to grow around the world. ...
    Textron Aviation To Open New Service Facility At Essendon Fields Airport, Expanding Capabilities In Australia
    Posted On: February 16, 2025
    Textron Aviation announced an expansion of its footprint in Australia with a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    Auction & Realty Company Kiko Auctioneers Sees Quick Success, Future Growth With Sandhills
    Posted 7/16/2026
    Kiko Auctioneers began working with Sandhills in 2025, when the company partnered with Controller.com, Executive Controller, and Equipmentfacts to sell several Cessna and Embraer business jets, and has never looked back. ...
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    Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10
    Posted 7/14/2026
    Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...
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    Year-Over-Year Used Aircraft Inventory Levels Continue To Slide In June
    Posted 7/13/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet
    Posted 7/6/2026
    Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...
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    Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline
    Posted 7/6/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June. ...
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    AAI: How We Create FAA-Certified Specialized Repairs For King Air Landing Gear
    Posted 6/29/2026
    AAI explains how maintaining aircraft isn't just about replacing worn parts, it's also about knowing when and how to repair them the right way. ...
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    Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region
    Posted 6/23/2026
    With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...
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    Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet
    Posted 6/11/2026
    Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...
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    Inventory Levels Drop Across Most Aircraft Categories, Asking Prices Show Mixed Movement
    Posted 6/10/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms. ...
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