About Blaine Flamig
    Blaine writes about the aviation, farm machinery, motorsports, and other industries for Sandhills Global brands, including Controller, Aviation Trader, and MotorSportsUniverse. He is also a senior writer for Sandhills Magazine.

    Latest Blog Posts By Blaine Flamig

    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Slides In Key Segments, Asking Prices Show Mixed Trends
    Posted On: May 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. ...
    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted On: May 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. ...
    Get Precise Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com
    Posted On: April 28, 2026
    AircraftValuation.com, Sandhills Global’s newest aviation resource, provides free, fast aircraft valuations to support confident, data-backed decision-making. ...
    US & International Aviation Trade Shows For 2026
    Updated On: April 14, 2026
    At many events, you’ll find representatives from Sandhills Global’s aviation platforms and services, ready to demonstrate how Controller and Sandhills’ other offerings can support your operations. ...
    Pre-Owned Mid Jet Aircraft Inventory Jumps, Asking Prices Decline Across Most Categories
    Posted On: April 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. ...
    Dassault Aviation Showcases New Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet
    Posted On: April 1, 2026
    Dassault Aviation recently unveiled its upcoming Falcon 10X business jet to hundreds of customers, partners, and aviation professionals at its facility in Bordeaux-Mérignac. ...
    Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventories Continue Downward Trend, Driven By Large Jets
    Posted On: March 18, 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. ...
    Daher To Spotlight Kodiak Turboprops As Low-Cost ‘Force Multipliers’ At Verticon 2026
    Posted On: March 6, 2026
    Daher says the aircraft can support law enforcement, public safety, and government operators with lower operating costs than other options, as well as extended endurance—up to 9.5 hours of flight time in certain configurations. ...
    From VLJs To Bizliners: Your Guide To Jet Aircraft Categories
    Posted On: February 25, 2026
    When browsing jet aircraft for sale on Controller.com, understanding these categories will help you see past the brand names to identify the jet type that best fits your mission. ...
    How To Use CharterHub.com For All Your Charter Travel Needs
    Updated On: February 24, 2026
    CharterHub.com lets users search thousands of flight listings, browse empty-leg flights, find charter companies and FBOs, and request free charter quotes from vetted charter companies. ...
    Put Data Over Guesswork & Get Accurate Pre-Owned Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com
    Posted On: February 23, 2026
    AircraftValuation.com is a new aviation resource from Sandhills Global that provides buyers and sellers with free, data-backed, accurate valuations for used aircraft based on an aircraft’s tail number. ...
    Used Aircraft Inventory Continues To Slide, With Piston Singles & Helicopters Leading Declines
    Posted On: February 19, 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. ...
    Cirrus Debuts Updated G3 Vision Jet With More Adult Seating
    Posted On: February 10, 2026
    The third-generation, single-engine Cirrus Aircraft G3 Vision Jet features a reimagined cabin and now accommodates six adults and one child rather than the previous five adults and two children. ...
    Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose. ...
    Used Jet Asking Prices Trending Sideways Following Typical Year-End Inventory Decrease
    Posted On: January 19, 2026
    Watch our video for more about the drop in global used jet aircraft inventory levels in December and the subsequent impact on asking prices. ...
    Make Data-Driven Decisions With Monthly Market Reports
    Posted On: December 30, 2025
    Sandhills market reports draw on a vast pool of current and historical equipment sales data from Sandhills’ farm machinery, construction equipment, and truck and trailer platforms. ...
    Used Jet, Piston-Single & Turboprop Aircraft Markets Show Diverging Inventory & Asking Price Trends
    Posted On: December 15, 2025
    Watch our video for more about diverging inventory and asking price trends in the used jet, piston-single, and turboprop aircraft markets. ...
    4 Simple Steps To Charter Your Next Private Flight On CharterHub.com
    Posted On: November 21, 2025
    Whether you’re looking to charter a private flight for a regional business trip or a family ski vacation, these four steps will help you prepare for and charter a private flight on CharterHub.com that matches your mission. ...
    New Market Reports Underscore Mixed Inventory Trends For Used Jets, Piston Singles & Turboprop Aircraft
    Posted On: November 13, 2025
    Watch our video to learn more about diverging inventory trends occurring among the used jet, piston-single, and turboprop aircraft markets. ...
    How To Use Aircraft Cost Calculator’s Trip Cost Calculator
    Posted On: November 7, 2025
    ACC is the aviation industry’s most powerful cost-analysis tool for projecting trip-specific projections and comparisons between private and commercial travel—here’s how to get started. ...
    Shop Single Engine Piston Aircraft For Sale On Controller.com
    Updated On: November 4, 2025
    Whether you’re a new pilot, flight school operator, charter business owner, or bush pilot, Controller.com offers an expansive selection of new and used piston-single aircraft to match your mission. ...
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 Business Jet Breaks Its Own Speed Record
    Posted On: October 17, 2025
    Bombardier recently announced that its upcoming 19-passenger, ultra-long-range Global 8000 will provide an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95, making it the fastest business jet in history. ...
    Used Jet Asking Prices Tick Up Slightly, Inventory Levels Stabilize In September
    Posted On: October 8, 2025
    Watch our video to learn more about how used jet asking prices shifted from a downward trend in August to a sideways trend in September. ...
    The Cirrus SR22: A Look At The Bestselling Piston Aircraft
    Posted On: September 30, 2025
    For over 20 years, Cirrus Aircraft’s SR22 piston-single aircraft has reigned as the world’s bestselling general aviation airplane. ...