Controller Airports Blog Archive

    New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Set To Open In Mongolia
    Posted On: July 2, 2021
    The New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (Official name: Chinggis Khaan International Airport) will be officially opened to the public on July 4, 2021. ...
    Vail Valley Jet Center Adding New Hangar at Eagle County Regional Airport, Planning For More
    Posted On: September 19, 2019
    Colorado airport service provider Vail Valley Jet Center is in the midst of constructing a new 38,000-square-foot (3,530-square-meter) hangar dubbed Hangar 7, located at the Eagle County Regional Airport. ...
    Textron Aviation Opens New Line Maintenance Station At London Biggin Hill Airport
    Posted On: June 11, 2018
    Textron Aviation’s new line maintenance station at London Biggin Hill Airport will expand service offerings for Cessna Citation, Hawker, and Beechcraft King Air owners in Europe. ...
    Gulfstream Plans 2020 Opening For New MRO Facility Near London
    Posted On: June 8, 2018
    Gulfstream is preparing to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations in the London area through a new facility at TAG Farnborough Airport. ...
    Saab Group To Help Australian Airport Realize Efficiency Gains
    Posted On: June 5, 2018
    Four airports in Australia are set to implement Saab’s collaborative decision-making platform, Aerobahn, with the goal of increasing efficiency in multiple areas. ...
    Gulfstream Expanding Maintenance & Service Space At Savannah Airport
    Posted On: May 2, 2018
    The Georgia aircraft manufacturer is spending $55 million to build more than 200,000 square feet of maintenance and repair space along with offices and back shops on the east side of the airport. ...
    Saab To Install Digital Towers At New Airport
    Posted On: April 23, 2018
    The Scandinavian Mountain Airport under construction in Sälen, Sweden, will be the first in the world designed and built without a traditional air traffic control tower. ...
    Gatwick Airport To Conduct Autonomous Vehicle Study
    Posted On: April 4, 2018
    The UK’s second-largest airport is collaborating with Oxbotica in a study designed to show that autonomous vehicles can operate safely on an airfield. ...
    Oslo Airport Prepares For New Airport City To Operate On Renewable Energy
    Posted On: March 15, 2018
    Plans are underway for the first energy-positive airport city, to begin construction within two years and to be complete in 30. ...
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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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    AAI Video Tour: Follow A King Air Landing Gear Through A 6-Year Inspection
    Posted 6/2/2026
    In this video tour, AAI President Kevin Allen follows King Air landing gears from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave, certified and ready for service. ...
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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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