Controller Turbine Helicopters Blog Archive

    Airbus H160 Turbine Helicopter Enters Oil & Gas Market With Four Deliveries To Shell
    Posted On: February 15, 2021
    Helicopter operator PHI will receive the helicopters and put them to work on behalf of Shell, starting with a single H160 prior to final deliveries so the company’s pilots can acclimate to its advanced features. ...
    Airbus Helicopters Begins In-Flight Testing Of New Technologies Using Flightlab Platform
    Posted On: January 26, 2021
    Flightlab will evaluate technologies that could appear later in some form in Airbus helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft, as well as in eVTOL aircraft. ...
    Airbus Delivers Two H135 Turbine Helicopters To NASA To Support ISS & Moon Missions
    Posted On: October 2, 2020
    The aerospace manufacturer is scheduled to deliver a third H135 early next year as NASA continues to refresh its aging helicopter fleet. ...
    Airbus H160 Helicopter Receives EASA Certification, FAA Approval Expected Soon
    Posted On: July 8, 2020
    Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even says the aerospace company is looking forward to offering the helicopter to customers worldwide. ...
    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 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. ...
    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. ...
    Airbus Helicopters Discontinues H120, Shifts Focus To H125 & H130
    Posted On: January 9, 2018
    Global civilian and military helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, owned by aerospace and defense manufacturer Airbus Group, is discontinuing production and related marketing efforts for its entry-level H120 “Colibri” model. ...
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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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