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    Japan Airlines Becomes First CF34 Operator Licensed To Use GE 360 Foam Wash
    Posted On: January 28, 2022
    The carrier’s J-Air subsidiary will use 360 Foam Wash to maintain the engines that power its fleet of Embraer 170 regional jets. ...
    GE Aviation’s CF6 Engine Family Reaches 50 Years Of Revenue Service
    Posted On: August 11, 2021
    Five engine variants have powered 10 unique aircraft families since 1971. ...
    GE Aviation Introduces 360 Foam Wash System With Etihad Airways As Water Wash Alternative
    Posted On: February 10, 2021
    The new system will reported remove 7,700 tons more carbon dioxide on select Etihad Airways aircraft than would a traditional water wash system. ...
    SkyWest Airlines Reaches 25 Million Flight Hours Using GE Aviation CF34 Engines
    Posted On: December 30, 2020
    The leading North American regional carrier is also the single largest operator of the engines; its fleet employs more than 1,200 CF34-3B, CF34-8C, and CF34-8E engines. ...
    SunExpress Upgrading Analytics & Safety Programs With GE Aviation
    Posted On: April 1, 2020
    SunExpress is expanding its safety contract with GE Aviation to utilize more advanced analytics, including an upgrade to GE’s eFOQA (electronic Flight Operations Quality Assurance) Mainline. ...
    GE Aviation Extends TrueChoice Flight Hour Service To T700-Power Helicopters, Sikorsky Models Included
    Posted On: January 30, 2020
    Previously available on the CT7 turboshaft engine family, the service provides a broad spectrum of services and resources to help reduce customers’ maintenance burdens and service disruptions. ...
    GE Aviation Teams With Hybrid Project On VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Set For 2020 Commercial Availability
    Posted On: November 7, 2019
    Under the terms of the companies’ agreement, Hybrid Project’s SuperVolo UAV will be equipped with a full-stack airborne computing hardware platform and software from GE Aviation. ...
    Jet Aviation To Enhance Flight Safety & Efficiency With GE Aviation Data Analytics Solution
    Posted On: November 6, 2019
    The General Dynamics company will use GE’s C-FOQA services to better manage its worldwide fleet of approximately 300 aircraft. ...
    GE Celebrates 40 Years Of Building Black Hawk Engines
    Posted On: November 13, 2018
    GE Aviation provided the GE T700 engine that powered the very first U.S. ...
    GE Aviation & Aerion Present Affinity Supersonic Engine For Business Jets
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    When Aeron’s AS2 supersonic business jet takes it first flight in 2023, it will sport new GE Affinity turbofan engines. ...
    World’s Largest Jet Engine GE9X Completes First Flight Test On Boeing 747
    Posted On: April 2, 2018
    The world’s largest jet engine, the GE9X from global-leading jet and turboprop engine-maker GE Aviation, completed its first flight test in mid-March while attached to a Boeing 747 flying testbed. ...
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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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