Controller Maintenance Blog Archive

    AAI: How We Create FAA-Certified Specialized Repairs For King Air Landing Gear
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    AAI Video Tour: Follow A King Air Landing Gear Through A 6-Year Inspection
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    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: The Cost Of Deferred Aircraft Maintenance: Why Small Issues Become Big Problems
    Posted On: September 2, 2025
    In this article, we’re going to cover what deferred maintenance is, why it can lead to greater maintenance costs, who might defer maintenance, and more. ...
    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. ...
    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: 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. ...
    Textron Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Data Hub Announced At EBACE 2019
    Posted On: May 24, 2019
    Part of Textron’s Aviation Customer Portal, the new data hub feature provides a comprehensive maintenance record and is free for a year with purchase of Textron aircraft. ...
    Gulfstream Offering Line Maintenance At TAG Farnborough Airport
    Posted On: May 22, 2019
    The aerospace company began construction on a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at the airport and expects it to be operational by Q3 2020. ...
    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. ...
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    Demand for Large, Late-Model Jets Continues as Inventory Levels Remain Lower Than Last Year
    Posted 9/4/2026
    New Sandhills Global aviation market reports underscore lower year-over-year inventory levels across all pre-owned aircraft markets in August. ...
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    Aircraft.com Is Your Top Online Resource For Specs & Tail Number Lookups
    Posted 8/27/2026
    You can search Aircraft.com by tail number, make, or model to find information about individual airplanes and helicopters. ...
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    Inventory Management Lets You Enter Data Once, Sync Everywhere
    Posted 8/27/2026
    Inventory Management is your single point of data entry for every machine, truck, aircraft, RV, trailer, heifer, bass boat—everything you’d like to sell on a Sandhills Global platform. ...
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    Calculate Aircraft Operating Costs With Aircraft Cost Calculator
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Through a single, user-friendly platform, buyers, owners, operators, lenders, and other aviation professionals can quickly evaluate how ongoing fixed and variable costs impact ownership and budgeting. ...
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    Target Buyers In The Aviation Market With Email Blasts
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Customizable, cost-effective, and highly engaging, Sandhills Global email blasts help aviation sellers promote aircraft, services, events, and special offers to qualified buyers. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Embraer’s Phenom 300EV Secures Triple Certification, Becomes 1st Light Jet Certified With Garmin Emergency Autoland
    Posted 8/25/2026
    The world's bestselling light jet for 14 consecutive years is the largest business jet to offer Garmin Emergency Autoland. ...
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    Reach More Travelers & Increase Revenue With Charter Hub
    Posted 8/24/2026
    Charter Hub, Sandhills Global’s charter aircraft platform, has helped travelers find and book private air travel for corporate flights, leisure getaways, and smaller aircraft services for over 20 years. ...
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    Controller & Executive Controller Are Your Ideal Copilots For Aircraft Sales
    Posted 8/21/2026
    For more than 45 years, Controller and Executive Controller have earned their outstanding reputation with aircraft buyers and sellers around the world. ...
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    Premier Aircraft Reaches Buyers Worldwide With Controller
    Posted 8/21/2026
    Founded in 2003, Premier Aircraft is an authorized Diamond Aircraft dealer and service center with locations in Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts. ...
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