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Aircraft.com Is Your Top Online Resource For Specs & Tail Number Lookups

You can search Aircraft.com by tail number, make, or model to find information about individual airplanes and helicopters.

Inventory Management Lets You Enter Data Once, Sync Everywhere

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.

Calculate Aircraft Operating Costs With Aircraft Cost Calculator

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.

Target Buyers In The Aviation Market With Email Blasts

Customizable, cost-effective, and highly engaging, Sandhills Global email blasts help aviation sellers promote aircraft, services, events, and special offers to qualified buyers.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more.

Reach More Travelers & Increase Revenue With Charter Hub

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.

Controller & Executive Controller Are Your Ideal Copilots For Aircraft Sales

For more than 45 years, Controller and Executive Controller have earned their outstanding reputation with aircraft buyers and sellers around the world.

Premier Aircraft Reaches Buyers Worldwide With Controller

Founded in 2003, Premier Aircraft is an authorized Diamond Aircraft dealer and service center with locations in Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts.

Used Aircraft Segment Sees Notable Year-Over-Year Inventory Declines, Mixed Trends For Asking Prices

Watch our new Sandhills Global aviation market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms.

Textron Aviation Celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Delivery As Gen3 Era Advances

Milestone delivery underscores more than a decade of customer confidence in the proven light jet platform as the company progresses toward the future of flight with the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3.

Used Aircraft Inventory Remains Low Compared to Year-Ago Levels While Asking Values See Mixed Trends

Sandhills Global aviation market reports show double-digit year-over-year inventory level decreases for pre-owned jets, single-engine piston aircraft, and turboprop aircraft.

What's New At Sandhills Global

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.

Auction & Realty Company Kiko Auctioneers Sees Quick Success, Future Growth With Sandhills

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.

Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10

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.

Year-Over-Year Used Aircraft Inventory Levels Continue To Slide In June

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 Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet

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.

Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June.

AAI: How We Create FAA-Certified Specialized Repairs For King Air Landing Gear

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.

Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region

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.

Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet

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.

Inventory Levels Drop Across Most Aircraft Categories, Asking Prices Show Mixed Movement

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more.

Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May.

AAI Video Tour: Follow A King Air Landing Gear Through A 6-Year Inspection

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.

Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet

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

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

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.

Pre-Owned Jet Inventory Remains Lower Than Pre-COVID Levels, Putting Pressure on Asking Prices

According to new Sandhills Global aviation market reports, pre-owned jet inventory levels remain low despite monthly upticks.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app.

AAI: King Air Landing Gear 6-Year Inspection and Overhaul (MRO Guide)

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.

Get Precise Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com

AircraftValuation.com, Sandhills Global’s newest aviation resource, provides free, fast aircraft valuations to support confident, data-backed decision-making.

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

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.

Pre-Owned Mid Jet Aircraft Inventory Jumps, Asking Prices Decline Across Most Categories

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms.

Pre-Owned Jet, Piston-Single Aircraft, and Turboprop Inventory and Asking Prices Lower Than Last Year

According to the March Sandhills Global aviation market reports, inventory levels and asking prices for pre-owned jets, piston-single aircraft, and turboprop aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms were lower than last year, while monthly trends were mixed.

Dassault Aviation Showcases New Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet

Dassault Aviation recently unveiled its upcoming Falcon 10X business jet to hundreds of customers, partners, and aviation professionals at its facility in Bordeaux-Mérignac.

AAI On Top Challenges Faced During Landing Gear Overhaul Projects (Real Stories)

Find out what kinds of aircraft landing gear projects AAI handles, with real-life case study examples, and how the company overcomes technical challenges.

Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventories Continue Downward Trend, Driven By Large Jets

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms.

Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Levels Tighten As Downward Trends Continue

According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, downward inventory trends continued in February for pre-owned jet aircraft, piston-single aircraft, and turboprop aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms.

Daher To Spotlight Kodiak Turboprops As Low-Cost ‘Force Multipliers’ At Verticon 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.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more.

AAI Innovation: Engineering Faster Turnaround Times For Certified Aircraft Parts

Learn how AAI has continually improved turnaround times for certified aircraft parts, resulting in fewer grounded airplanes and more satisfied customers.

From VLJs To Bizliners: Your Guide To Jet Aircraft Categories

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.

Put Data Over Guesswork & Get Accurate Pre-Owned Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com

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

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used jets, piston singles, and other aircraft on Sandhills platforms.

Rugged, Reliable, Versatile: Cessna Turbo 206H Stationair

The Cessna Turbo 206H Stationair offers operational versatility, reliability, and the ability to fly in rugged, challenging conditions, making it a popular choice for pilots and a strong investment for buyers.

Cirrus Debuts Updated G3 Vision Jet With More Adult Seating

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.

Pre-Owned Aircraft Markets Continue to Contract In January As Inventory Levels Fall Across All Segments

New Sandhills Global market reports offer details on inventory and pricing trends for pre-owned jets, piston-single aircraft, turboprops, and piston helicopters.

AAI On Non-Destructive Testing In Challenger Landing Gear Overhaul

AAI explains why Bombardier Challenger landing gear requires specialized inspections, maintenance, and why non-destructive testing is vital.

Track Phone Leads From All Your Advertising With CallStats

Available in the Sandhills Cloud, the CallStats app enables sellers to track phone leads generated by print ads and online listings for retail, wholesale, auction, and rental assets.

Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message

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.