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Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
A fresh coat of paint is more than just a cosmetic upgrade—it’s a regulatory event that varies significantly by jurisdiction. While the FAA views painting as routine maintenance, authorities like EASA classify it as a design change requiring formal approval. Learn how understanding these regional nuances can help you avoid costly administrative delays and keep your aircraft compliant across international borders.
As business aviation fleets modernize, many aircraft are still carrying the literal weight of the past. Removing obsolete avionics and legacy antennas can reduce maintenance burdens, improve performance, and boost resale value. This article explores why streamlining your aircraft’s configuration is a strategic investment in long-term operational efficiency.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
What can ground an aircraft faster than a failed component? Documentation. When you think about what keeps your aircraft airworthy, you usually think of tangible systems such as engines, avionics, landing gear, and flight controls. Rarely does paperwork top the list. It should.
Honeywell’s MCDU-1 and MCDU-2 are no longer covered by Standard or Extended MSP-Avionics and are facing impending component obsolescence as OEM support nears its end.
Read the collective insights of the Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions team on the 2024 preowned business aircraft market and what to expect if you’re considering buying or selling your aircraft.
Installing a 5G radio altimeter in your jet aircraft can be important to ensure the proper functioning of the radio altimeter system and prevent potential interference from 5G signals.
In capacitance fuel quantity systems, suspended water droplets clinging to a fuel probe can wreak havoc on fuel gaging.
There are many starter generators from many manufacturers, all with one thing in common. Keep reading to find out.
Many squawks can be resolved simply by cleaning corroded bonding connections at the antenna or antenna coupler.
The IC-600, -615, and 1080 integrated avionics computers are at the heart of the Honeywell Primus avionics systems.
An over-serviced brake fluid reservoir and a worn seal can cause a sticky and expensive situation for sensitive electronic equipment nearby.
In winter, it takes very little ice at the bottom of the engine inlet area to prevent the fan from rotating freely, and a frozen fan can result in expensive engine damage upon starting.
Approximately 98% of all beacon activations in the U.S. are false alerts. In 2021, ELTs accounted for 57%, despite comprising only 17% of the total registered beacons listed on the NOAA website.