Posts by Samantha Pallini

Dear Fellow Diamond Pilots, As we move through Q2 2026, the Diamond market continues to settle into a more balanced and predictable rhythm. The volatility from the post-COVID surge is behind us, and we’re now in a disciplined, stable market where both buyers and sellers understand the landscape. The short version: demand remains strong, but…

With winter well underway, we can assess what the CubCrafters market is actually doing — not just in listing activity, but in transaction volume, negotiation behavior, and buyer positioning. The short version: the segment is seasonally soft, but fundamentally stable. Aircraft that are priced correctly are trading. Leverage, however, currently favors buyers. Backcountry aircraft historically…

Cirrus finally pulled the curtain back on the G3 last week. The rumors were loud, expectations were high, and the results were evolutionary, not revolutionary. The upgrades are primarily software-driven. CPDLC (rebranded as ATC Datalink), meaningful avionics refinement, the AC vent door upgrade, removal of the center console, and legitimate seating for six adults were all…