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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.

Bombardier's Record-Setting Global 7500 Aircraft Earns New Speed Record Between Montréal & Paris

Bombardier’s new record adds to the Global 7500 aircraft’s quickly growing list of records and demonstrates its ability to connect key cities around the world faster than any other business jet.

Used Piston-Single Aircraft Inventory Rebounds From January Lows

Sandhills Global aviation market reports show inventory levels were lower year over year but the same or higher compared to the previous month.

Bombardier To Showcase Its Top-Performing Global 7500 & Challenger 3500 Business Jets At The Catarina Aviation Show In Brazil

Bombardier’s record-setting Global 7500 aircraft and best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft will be at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil, highlighting their exceptional performance, cutting-edge technology, and innovative cabin designs.

CharterHub.com Soars To New Heights With Website Update

Improvements to CharterHub.com now make it easier, faster, and more intuitive for users to find charter aircraft from operators worldwide, request a free charter aircraft quote, find FBOs, and much more.

Used Aircraft Asking Values Dipped Lower In April Across All Categories

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show inventory levels of used piston single and turboprop aircraft on continuing to climb in April.

From Patient To Pilot With A Purpose

At just 14 years old, Byron Waller is turning his battle with Crohn’s disease into a mission of hope, training to fly solo around the world to raise awareness for children’s hospitals.

Bombardier’s New Abu Dhabi Service Facility Highlights Ongoing Commitment To The Region

Bombardier celebrates its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as its customer support footprint continues to grow around the world.

Used Piston Single & Turboprop Aircraft Inventory Trends Shift Upward

The latest aviation market reports from Sandhills Global show hints of inventory level improvements, typical for this time of year following seasonal drawdowns.

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

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

Aircraft Values Hold Steady During Seasonal Inventory Decreases

New Sandhills Global market reports show anticipated seasonal inventory decreases across all aircraft categories in February.

Meet With Aviation Trader At The Avalon Australian International Airshow

Meet our representatives at Stand 1P07 at the 2025 Avalon Australian International Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025 at the Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria.

Textron Aviation Australian Service Centers Celebrate 5 Years Of Investments, Expanded Capabilities & Legendary Support

Textron Aviation celebrates five years of establishing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support in Australia, building upon the most robust service network in the industry, proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in region.

Omni Opens New Hangar In Jandakot

Omni, has expanded its operations in Perth with the opening of an aerospace hangar facility at Jandakot.

What You Need To Know About The Financing Process When Buying Aircraft From Overseas

If you're considering buying an aircraft from overseas, read QPF Finance Group's advice for managing the financing process.

Textron Aviation To Open New Service Facility At Essendon Fields Airport, Expanding Capabilities In Australia

Textron Aviation announced an expansion of its footprint in Australia with a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne.

3 Challenges You’ll Face With Your Bank When You Want To Finance An Aviation Asset

In this post, QPF Finance Group offers advice on how to overcome the most common challenges faced when seeking to finance aircraft.

Used Aircraft Inventory Dips Lower & Asking Prices Remain Mixed Across Most Categories

Inventory levels of used aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills Global platforms decreased across most categories in January.

Used Aircraft Asking Prices Trending Down Across Categories

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices trending down across all categories.