Controller Business Jets Blog Archive

    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. ...
    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. ...
    From VLJs To Bizliners: Your Guide To Jet Aircraft Categories
    Posted On: February 25, 2026
    When browsing jet aircraft for sale on Controller.com, understanding these categories will help you see past the brand names to identify the jet type that best fits your mission. ...
    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. ...
    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. ...
    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. ...
    Find Affordable Personal Jet Aircraft On Controller.com
    Posted On: May 16, 2025
    Controller offers buyer tools, thousands of for-sale listings, and other valuable resources to help buyers find affordable private jet aircraft that fit their requirements and budgets. ...
    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. ...
    Bombardier Begins Manufacturing Global 8000 Components
    Posted On: October 24, 2024
    Bombardier has begun manufacturing key components for the first Global 8000 production aircraft at its facilities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. ...
    Bombardier Global 7500 Jet Surpasses 50 Speed Records
    Posted On: August 30, 2024
    Bombardier says its Global 7500 business jet has broken more than 50 speed records in less than 50 weeks during demonstration flights and other missions. ...
    Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X Business Jet Makes LABACE Debut
    Posted On: August 20, 2024
    The 16-passenger, extra-widebody Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X business jet recently appeared at its first LABACE trade show in São Paulo, Brazil. ...
    Textron Aviation Expands Service Offerings To Include Cessna Citation 560XL Series Landing Gear Repair Process
    Posted On: August 6, 2024
    The new service supports Textron Aviation’s efforts to reduce and reuse by allowing customers to repair parts and utilize exchanges and rentals. ...
    Bombardier & F/List Introduce New Material Lounge At Bombardier London Biggin Hill Service Centre
    Posted On: June 24, 2024
    Customers can select colour, texture, and style options at Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre, the largest business aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in the UK for business aircraft. ...
    Gulfstream G500 & G600 Each Exceed 100,000 Flight Hours
    Posted On: June 21, 2024
    This achievement further demonstrates the fleet demand for and performance capabilities of these aircraft. ...
    Bombardier Takes Challenger 3500 & Global 7500 On Brazilian Demo Tour
    Posted On: June 17, 2024
    Bombardier’s appearance at the Catarina Aviation Show in Brazil kicked off a cross-country demo tour for its Challenger 3500 and Global 7500 business jets. ...
    Hawker 4000 Jets Eligible For Data Communications Upgrade
    Posted On: May 29, 2024
    The FAA recently approved a data communications upgrade for Hawker 4000 jets, adding a Future Air Navigation System and the Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication program. ...
    Gulfstream G700 Business Jet Earns Production & Interior Supplemental Type Certifications
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Gulfstream’s all-new Gulfstream G700 business jet has received production and interior supplemental type certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration, setting the stage for customer deliveries. ...
    Bombardier Unveils Bold New Brand Identity Worldwide As Company Soars Toward An Ambitious Future
    Posted On: April 30, 2024
    A new logo celebrates the company’s successful shift toward pure-play business aviation. ...
    Bombardier Global 7500 Business Jet Sets 2 More Speed Records
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    The Bombardier Global 7500 business jet added more speed records with flights from Farnborough, England, to Muharraq, Bahrain, and from Phoenix to Paris. ...
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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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