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.
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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.
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As 2025 comes to an end, ACS Rep Rene Cardona reflects on what shaped this year’s preowned business jet market. The fourth quarter is always busy, but this year brought a unique level of intensity, driven by economic uncertainty early on and a surge of confident buyers later. Here’s his perspective on what we experienced in 2025—and what to expect as we head into 2026.
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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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An aircraft's battery is one of THE highest-maintenance components on board, with items due every three months or 100 hours. Yet it is often ignored, abused, and left idle for long stretches of time.
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Over the years, we have published many article about the care and maintenance of aircraft batteries. We've collected them all in one location for your convenience.
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Long-time Duncan Aviation Components Tech Rep Curt Campbell shares his years of wisdom about troubleshooting autopilot systems on board King Air aircraft. When Curt talks, you need to listen.
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Although aircraft operators work for different companies and fly different makes/models of aircraft, they have the same concerns and questions when it comes to maintaining the engines.
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Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
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Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
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When an aircraft touches down, its brakes play a critical role in bringing it to a safe stop. However, the wear and tear on these brakes is inevitable, influenced by factors like runway length, landing speed, and ambient temperature.
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Navigating an aircraft purchase requires more than just agreeing on a price; unforeseen issues can necessitate renegotiation and careful management of details. A professional aircraft transaction specialist can streamline this process, helping you make informed decisions and manage risks effectively.
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Extensive resources are needed to examine and collate the massive amounts of available data in the preowned business jet market and more importantly, translate that data into a simple story that effectively guides decision-making.
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In any high-value aircraft sales transaction, immediate access to high-quality market intelligence is key to optimizing returns and achieving a successful result.
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