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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.
The tires and brakes on a business aircraft wear the most while taxiing. This is when the aircraft is at its heaviest and all of it rests on its legs. Proper operation and preventative maintenance are simple and have a marginal cost, but pay huge dividends to extending the useful life of both tires and brakes.
Navigating Through LASEREF II/III Obsolescence: Learn the Facts and Avoid Unexpected Downtime and Cost
When it comes to ensuring that every aspect of your engine overhaul is covered, communication is key.
Specs, photos, and contact information for current available inventory.
Through the coordinated efforts of our MRO facilities, Satellite Avionics locations, and RRT launch sites, customers can experience some of Duncan Aviation’s airframe, avionics, and engine services at their base hangar.
This new ART 2100 system fits and operates in the same space and uses identical mounting as the RDR2000 systems receiver/transmitter.
Thinking about a career at Duncan Aviation? Join the discussion to learn about the different career paths and opportunities available at Duncan Aviation. Hear how to get your foot in the door at the world's largest, family-owned business jet support facility. Plus a lot more...
Read more about how the HTF7000 series engine is impacted by Service Bulletin AS907-72-9084 and bimodal events.
Here is a summary of the more significant inspection requirements and Service Bulletins applicable to both the Airframe and Engine maintenance manuals.
Some the LASEREF II or III components are no longer available. No repairs. No exchanges. No rentals. Keep reading.