Controller Robinson Blog Archive

Used Robinson Piston Helicopter Market Experiencing Inventory & Asking Price Decreases

Posted On: April 18, 2025

Watch our video to learn more about used Robinson piston helicopter asking prices and what to expect in upcoming inventory trends and buyer behavior. ...

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Tier 1 Engineering Logs First Successful Flight Of All-Electric Robinson R44 Helicopter, Powered By magniX

Posted On: June 21, 2022

“This historic flight of an all-electric helicopter with a certifiable electric engine was an important step toward obtaining aircraft certification,” says Tier 1 Engineering President Glen Dromgoole. ...

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Robinson Helicopter Company, A World Leader In Civil Piston & Turbine Helicopters

Posted On: February 22, 2018

The story goes that as a kid, Frank Robinson saw a photo in a Seattle newspaper of Igor Sikorsky, the pioneering helicopter designer whose company would go on to produce the iconic Black Hawk and Seahawk military helicopters, hovering in a helicopter. ...

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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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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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A New Milestone For The TBM Family: Daher Aircraft Delivers The 1,300th Airplane From This Fast, Efficient Product Line

Posted 4/23/2026

The milestone 1,300th TBM family airplane is a TBM 980 version, completed at Daher Aircraft’s Tarbes, France, headquarters and final assembly facility prior to its delivery to a U.S. customer. ...

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