Aviation Trader Turbine Military Aircraft Blog Archive

Bombardier Defense Announces Order Of 2 Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined For Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Missions In Australia

Posted On: March 25, 2025

Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating leases for aircraft in Australia, placed an order for two Challenger 650 aircraft. ...

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Embraer Launches The A-29N Super Tucano In NATO Configuration

Posted On: April 13, 2023

The new version of the A29—which has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide—will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements. ...

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Airbus Successfully Tests Firefighting Kit On A400M

Posted On: August 1, 2022

“The development of this firefighting kit is an intrinsic part of our journey towards helping to create a more sustainable and safer world, not only by our actions but also through our products,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. ...

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Royal Thai Air Force Inks $143 Million Contract For Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft

Posted On: November 17, 2021

The deal will also provide the RTAF with associated ground support equipment, spare parts, training, and more. ...

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Boeing Selects Australia For Company's First Final Assembly Facility Outside North America

Posted On: September 22, 2021

Boeing Australia will establish the facility in the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct at Wellcamp Airport to produce and assemble the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (also known as “Loyal Wingman”). ...

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

Posted 1/06/2026

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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Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership

Posted 13/05/2026

Ongoing maintenance, compliance, and operational coordination introduce a level of variability that is not always fully visible upfront—HeliShare can help. ...

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Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut

Posted 12/05/2026

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from 21 to 23 May 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 8/05/2026

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

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Textron Aviation Opens New Melbourne Service Facility At Essendon Fields Airport

Posted 5/05/2026

The facility strengthens Textron Aviation’s global service network and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to expanding capacity and enhancing customer support throughout aircraft ownership. ...

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Get Precise Aircraft Valuations With AircraftValuation.com

Posted 28/04/2026

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

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

Posted 6/04/2026

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. ...

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

Posted 2/04/2026

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

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Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Levels Tighten As Downward Trends Continue

Posted 6/03/2026

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. ...

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Daher To Spotlight Kodiak Turboprops As Low-Cost ‘Force Multipliers’ At Verticon 2026

Posted 6/03/2026

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. ...

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