Controller Hawker Blog Archive

    Textron Aviation Expands Presence In Australia & Announces Name Change Of Premiair Aviation Maintenance
    Posted On: June 27, 2024
    Textron Aviation is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernize facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker parts availability in the region. ...
    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. ...
    Textron Aviation Breaks Ground On Distribution Center Expansion
    Posted On: October 28, 2022
    “We remain dedicated to our customers beyond their delivery, we support them throughout the life of their aircraft,” said Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper. ...
    Textron Aviation Expands Parts Distribution Operations At Its Headquarters Location To Better Serve Global Customer Base
    Posted On: October 18, 2022
    The expansion will add 180,000 square feet of space to the company’s parts distribution operations to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker products. ...
    Textron Aviation Accepting Applications For Newly Launched Numeric Controls Technician Apprenticeship
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    Textron Aviation says the NC “earn and learn” opportunity will provide apprentices with factory and classroom training while paying them a salary and benefits. ...
    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. ...
    Textron Aviation Touts Class-Leading Deliveries Of Cessna Citation Latitude
    Posted On: March 6, 2018
    Citing a 30% increase in deliveries in 2017 from 2016, Textron Aviation recently declared its Cessna Citation Latitude as the most delivered aircraft in the midsize business jet category last year. ...
    Cessna Citation Longitude & Latitude Business Jets Reach Milestones
    Posted On: February 12, 2018
    Cessna, a Textron Aviation brand along with Beechcraft and Hawker, recently accomplished a couple of firsts with the company’s super-midsized flagship Citation Longitude business jet and midsize Citation Latitude business jet. ...
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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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