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    AAI: King Air Landing Gear 6-Year Inspection and Overhaul (MRO Guide)
    Posted On: April 30, 2026
    This guide is designed to walk you through what a King Air landing gear 6-year inspection really involves, how it differs from an overhaul, what we typically find, and why choosing an experienced landing gear maintenance shop matters. ...
    AAI On Top Challenges Faced During Landing Gear Overhaul Projects (Real Stories)
    Posted On: March 27, 2026
    Find out what kinds of aircraft landing gear projects AAI handles, with real-life case study examples, and how the company overcomes technical challenges. ...
    AAI Innovation: Engineering Faster Turnaround Times For Certified Aircraft Parts
    Posted On: March 2, 2026
    Learn how AAI has continually improved turnaround times for certified aircraft parts, resulting in fewer grounded airplanes and more satisfied customers. ...
    AAI On Non-Destructive Testing In Challenger Landing Gear Overhaul
    Posted On: February 2, 2026
    AAI explains why Bombardier Challenger landing gear requires specialized inspections, maintenance, and why non-destructive testing is vital. ...
    AAI On Common Wear Points In Challenger Landing Gear Systems
    Posted On: January 7, 2026
    AAI explains why it's especially important to stay up to date on detailed inspections, maintenance, and corrosion prevention in Challenger aircraft. ...
    Landing Gear Maintenance: AAI Explains Why Overhaul Matters
    Posted On: December 2, 2025
    AAI discusses the time requirements and reasons landing gear needs to be removed and overhauled, as well as life limits and other aspects of the overhaul process. ...
    AAI On Winter Flight Operations: Preparing Aircraft For Cold Weather
    Posted On: November 3, 2025
    In this post, AAI talks about how to navigate cold weather, as well as how de-ice systems work and why winter flying requires regular maintenance and vigilance in general. ...
    AAI: Your First Year Of Aircraft Ownership: What To Expect In Maintenance & Compliance
    Posted On: October 7, 2025
    If you're the owner of a new airplane, read this post to find answers to your questions about safety, maintenance, and operational success for the first year of ownership and beyond. ...
    AAI: Owner-Assisted Maintenance: What You Can & Can’t Do Yourself
    Posted On: August 5, 2025
    Aircraft maintenance and upkeep are expensive, but cutting corners on important overhauls and replacement regulations is dangerous and can cost you a lot of money in the long run. ...
    AAI: The Most Common Issues We Find in Routine Aircraft Inspection (and How to Avoid Them)
    Posted On: July 14, 2025
    Get AAI's insights on common mistakes people make in routine aircraft inspection and advice for avoiding mistakes and staying ahead of maintenance issues. ...
    AAI: How To Build & Maintain A Long-Term Relationship With A Reliable Aircraft Parts Distributor
    Posted On: May 6, 2025
    Getting hard-to-find parts can be frustrating, so it’s important to find an aircraft parts distributor who is reliable, dependable, and able to get parts quickly. ...
    AAI: How to Ensure You’re Getting Genuine, Certified Aircraft Parts
    Posted On: April 28, 2025
    In this article, we’ll cover how to know that you’re getting certified aircraft parts that have been extensively tested and inspected. ...
    AAI: Landing Gear Maintenance Requirements For Challenger 300 & 600 Series Aircraft
    Posted On: March 31, 2025
    Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the industry, it is important to keep up with landing gear maintenance requirements for your aircraft so you can avoid costly downtime and ensure peak performance. ...
    AAI: FAA Requirements For Aircraft Component Maintenance
    Posted On: February 5, 2025
    If you’re an aircraft owner, in a flight club, or even a shared partner in an aircraft in the United States, understanding maintenance requirements is critical to ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. ...
    AAI: What You Should Know About King Air Aircraft Landing Gear & The 6-Year Inspection
    Posted On: December 9, 2024
    In this article, we’re going to go into detail about King Air landing gear, as well as the 6-year inspection required for King Air landing gear. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May
    Posted 6/4/2026
    New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May. ...
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    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted 6/1/2026
    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. ...
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Slides In Key Segments, Asking Prices Show Mixed Trends
    Posted 5/14/2026
    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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    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted 5/12/2026
    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. ...
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    Pre-Owned Jet Inventory Remains Lower Than Pre-COVID Levels, Putting Pressure on Asking Prices
    Posted 5/8/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global aviation market reports, pre-owned jet inventory levels remain low despite monthly upticks. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    AAI: King Air Landing Gear 6-Year Inspection and Overhaul (MRO Guide)
    Posted 4/30/2026
    This guide is designed to walk you through what a King Air landing gear 6-year inspection really involves, how it differs from an overhaul, what we typically find, and why choosing an experienced landing gear maintenance shop matters. ...
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    Get Precise Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com
    Posted 4/28/2026
    AircraftValuation.com, Sandhills Global’s newest aviation resource, provides free, fast aircraft valuations to support confident, data-backed decision-making. ...
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    A New Milestone For The TBM Family: Daher Aircraft Delivers The 1,300th Airplane From This Fast, Efficient Product Line
    Posted 4/23/2026
    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. ...
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