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Is your aircraft's paint job a luxury or a structural necessity? While it certainly looks great on the ramp, your paint system is actually a critical maintenance component engineered to shield the airframe from corrosion, UV damage, and environmental stressors. Read our latest feature to learn why a proactive paint program is the key to preserving your jet’s safety, integrity, and long-term market value.
International aircraft transactions are complex, involving a delicate balance of FAA compliance, customs coordination, and airworthiness certification. As a Part 25 aircraft owner, you understand the strategic value of moving assets across borders, but the technical execution remains a high-stakes endeavor.
Offering superior integration and a wide array of safety-enhancing and self-monitoring features, the GFC 600 digital autopilot is a revolution in aftermarket flight control solutions.
The Bombardier Global 5000 continues to be a top choice for operators seeking a large-cabin, transcontinental jet without the investment required for newer flagship models. This market overview examines how its 5,200nm range and short-runway agility keep it competitive, while highlighting the importance of engine programs and avionics upgrades in maintaining the aircraft's long-term utility and resale appeal.
Behind every aircraft interior is a layer of critical safety work that most passengers will never see. Explore the essential role of Duncan Aviation’s Burn Lab, where materials undergo rigorous FAA-mandated testing, from Bunsen burner trials to flame containment, to ensure every component meets strict fire safety standards. Learn how proper burn testing prevents costly certification delays, protects long-term aircraft value, and, most importantly, keeps passengers and crew safe in the air.
Keep reading to discover why a Falcon 900EX repeatedly tripped the fuel magnetic indicator with an 813 code.
The European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA’s) deadline for upgrading to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is approaching quickly. Owner/operators who need to retrofit their aircraft have until midnight on June 6, 2020, to meet the terms of the mandate.
This is a brief update on the current engine Service Bulletins for the Pratt & Whitney PW308C engine that can be accomplished on in-service engines.
Your TDR-94/94D transponder communicates what is happening on the inside of the unit through error codes presented on the display. There are Level 1 Failure codes that, if ignored, are detrimental to the unit and will cost you more in the end.
This is a Category 3 Service Bulletin that is applicable to aircraft engines on Gulfstream G280 and Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft.
If you are operating an Inmarsat SatCom on your aircraft, take a few minutes to find out if this information pertains to you.
Duncan Aviation recently refurbished a 12-year-old Gulfstream G550 for a customer who appreciates the dependability of the aircraft and wanted it to remain an integral part of his fleet.
Duncan Aviation’s three full-service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities each have at least one Bombardier Global aircraft currently undergoing a pre-purchase evaluation.
Duncan Aviation has developed a TDR-94 / TDR-94D Quick Turn Team to provide operators with TDR-94/TDR-94D transponder service that includes same-day evaluation and three-day turntimes, with AOG options available when needed.
Duncan Aviation is proud of a completely custom interior refurbishment performed on a Bombardier Global Express that altered the flying experience for passengers.