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Demand for Large, Late-Model Jets Continues as Inventory Levels Remain Lower Than Last Year

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports underscore lower year-over-year inventory levels across all pre-owned aircraft markets in August.

Textron Aviation Strengthens Customer Support In Australia Through Civil Aviation Safety Authority Part 145 Approval

The approval applies across Textron Aviation's Service Center network in Melbourne, Perth, and the Gold Coast, establishing one of the most comprehensive OEM-owned support footprints in Australia.

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.

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.

Embraer’s Phenom 300EV Secures Triple Certification, Becomes 1st Light Jet Certified With Garmin Emergency Autoland

The world's bestselling light jet for 14 consecutive years is the largest business jet to offer Garmin Emergency Autoland.

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.

Explore Aviation Trader, Oceania’s Trusted Platform For Buying & Selling Aircraft

Aviation Trader reaches buyers in Australia and beyond through the Aviation Trader print magazine, AviationTrader.com.au website, and Aviation Trader mobile app.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Utility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide

Two brand-new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft have been sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA).

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.

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.

Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership

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

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 21 to 23 May 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.

Textron Aviation Opens New Melbourne Service Facility At Essendon Fields Airport

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daher’s TBM & Kodiak Aircraft Continued Their Market Expansion With Deliveries In 2025

Daher Aircraft delivered a total of 76 airplanes during the year, including 51 TBM 960s from the Tarbes production site in southwest France and 25 Kodiaks from the company’s U.S. industrial facility at Sandpoint, Idaho.

Join Aviation Trader At The 2026 Singapore Airshow

Aviation Trader representatives will be at Site C-N91 at the show to meet with attendees, discuss the latest industry agreements and trends, and demonstrate how our platform makes aircraft buying and selling easier and more efficient.

Cirrus Unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ Aircraft

Cirrus today announced its 2026 SR Series G7+ aircraft for the SR20, SR22, and SR22T.

Bombardier Global 8000, World’s Fastest Business Jet, Receives U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Certification

Bombardier’s Global 8000, the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, received Transport Canada Type Certification on November 5 and entered into service in December 2025.

Used Jet & Turboprop Aircraft Prices Trend Sideways As Inventory Levels Dip More Than 15% Year Over Year

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports highlight a sideways trend in asking prices for used jets and turboprop aircraft, with inventory levels down year over year by 16.73% and 17.76%, respectively.

Used Aircraft Market Shows Diverging Inventory Trends Among Jets, Piston Singles & Turboprop Aircraft

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show a mix of inventory trends in October for used jets, piston singles, and turboprop aircraft.

Bombardier Global 8000, The World’s Fastest & Longest-Range 4-Zone Business Jet, Now Sets A New Benchmark With The Lowest Cabin Altitude

Bombardier’s Global 8000 introduces a new industry benchmark for cabin altitude, exceeding its original estimates with a mark of 2,691 feet at 41,000 feet, making it the lowest being produced in business aviation.

Bombardier’s Global 8000 Business Jet Breaks Its Own Speed Record

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 Aircraft Asking Prices Shift From Downward To Sideways Trend

The Sandhills Global aviation market reports for September indicate a changing trend line for used jet aircraft asking prices.

Gulfstream Makes 1st Delivery Of G800, ‘World’s Longest-Range Business Aircraft’

In late August, Gulfstream Aerospace announced it had completed the first customer delivery of its all-new, 19-passenger Gulfstream G800 executive jet, billed as the “world’s longest-range business aircraft.”

Complete Avionics New Capability Alert!

Complete Avionics is proud to share that its facility now includes a state-of-the-art Environmental Test Chamber, which has become vital to its Weather Radar repair program.

Welcome To Rylstone Airpark

If you are a pilot, there is an amazing opportunity to become a part of a thriving rural lifestyle Aviation community at Rylstone Aerodrome Airpark.

Used Jet Asking Prices Trending Lower, While Used Piston Single & Turboprop Value Trends Hold Steady

New Sandhills Global market reports show monthly and year-over-year asking values for used jet aircraft dipped lower in August and are trending down.

Used Piston-Single Aircraft Inventory & Value Trends Rising While Jets & Turboprops Hold Steady

Read July Sandhills Global market reports to learn about inventory and value trends in used jet, piston-single aircraft, turboprop, and piston helicopter markets.

Bombardier’s Blazing-Fast Global 7500 Jet Sets Its 135th City-Pair Speed Record

The industry flagship stands alone as the most decorated record-setting business jet of all time, solidifying its position as the leader of the ultra-long-range class.

New News! Arthur Aero Are Restoring Bearcats!

Allan Arthur has purchased several F8F Bearcat wrecks, NOS parts and jigs from Bruce Eames to rebuild in Albury, Australia at Arthur Aero.

A Look Back at The Asian Sky Forum 2025 in Bangkok

The third annual Asian Sky Forum, held in Bangkok, Thailand, proved again to be a pivotal event for the business aviation sector.

Bankstown Airport Takes Off—Investing In The Future Of Aviation

Airport operator Aeria Management Group (AMG) has invested more than $500 million in facilities and infrastructure at Bankstown Airport in Southwest Sydney.

New Paint Facility At Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre Progressing To Plan As Structure Takes Shape

Bombardier’s upcoming two-bay paint facility will complement its existing service facility and will employ more than 50 skilled paint technicians.

Used Jet & Piston-Single Aircraft Inventory Maintains Steady Trend While Turboprop Inventory Dips Lower

New Sandhills Global market reports show asking prices trending down for used jets, trending up for piston-single aircraft, and trending sideways for turboprops.

Hautu Aunoa Autopilot – Tech Takes Off At MOTAT!

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is exploring cutting-edge technology at the forefront of both aviation and environmental protection in its latest exhibition: Hautu Aunoa Autopilot.