Controller Training Blog Archive

    Blue Line Aviation Opens New Facility & Shows Off A New Diamond Simulator
    Posted On: February 22, 2022
    Blue Line Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of their new facility at Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX), featuring a brand-new DA40/DA42 convertible Diamond Simulator. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Expands Oklahoma State University’s Aviation Program’s Fleet With Five SR20 Trainers
    Posted On: January 23, 2019
    Oklahoma State University recently announced it will add Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20 piston trainer to its existing Aviation Program fleet. ...
    Textron Aviation To Supply ATP Flight School With 10 More Skyhawk Piston Trainers
    Posted On: August 14, 2018
    A longtime customer of Textron Aviation, ATP operates more than 40 flight schools and recently ordered 10 new high-wing Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft. ...
    Piper Reports 126 Percent Increase In Arrow, Archer, & Seminole Trainer Sales
    Posted On: August 8, 2018
    Piper Aircraft reports that it experienced a 126 percent increase in sales of its trainer models for Q2 2018 compared to Q2 2017. ...
    Gulfstream Bolsters Technical Training Lab With G600 & G650
    Posted On: June 15, 2018
    Gulfstream recently added portions of Gulfstream G600 and G650 jets to its technician training lab in Savannah, Georgia. ...
    Bombardier Donates CS100 To École Nationale d’Aérotechnique
    Posted On: May 30, 2018
    The Quebec aviation school will be the first to count a C Series aircraft among its educational fleet, which currently includes 26 airplanes and 11 helicopters. ...
    Diamond Aircraft Takes DART-550 Aerobatic Trainer On First Flight
    Posted On: May 30, 2018
    Diamond Aircraft recently completed a basic flight program for a new single-engine DART-550 aerobatic trainer, which it’s adding to its DART Series of special mission aircraft. ...
    Bombardier Redesigns Recurrent Training Course For Challenger 605 & 650 Pilots
    Posted On: May 8, 2018
    There’s good news for pilots of Bombardier’s large cabin Challenger 605 and Challenger 650 business jets. ...
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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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