Powering the Future: Duncan Aviation Begins Construction on Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility

Robert Lee – Service Network Doug Alleman, VP Engine Operations Duncan Aviation Lauraline Paradis-Robert – Propulsion Lead Engineer Gary Strapp, Executive Manager-OEM Strategic Initiative Duncan Aviation Marc Turcotte – Managing Director, Service Network, Quality, and MRO Engineering Services Attendees at the official groudbreaking event included: Jeff Lake, President/CEO Duncan Aviation; Irene Makris – Vice President, Customer Service of P&W; Todd Duncan, Chairman Duncan Aviation; Steve Marandola – Senior Director, Business Aviation Programs of P&W. Click image for high-res download.

LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation celebrated on August 26th the groundbreaking of its new Pratt & Whitney Canada DOF (Designated Overhaul Facility) in Lincoln, Nebraska. The new facility will focus on the overhaul and maintenance of PW300 and PW500 series engines. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

The ceremony marked a significant milestone as representatives from Pratt & Whitney Canada, Hausmann Construction, Tectonic Management Group, and Duncan Aviation gathered to commemorate the occasion.

“Duncan Aviation has provided maintenance and overall services for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 and PW500 engines for decades. This new facility plays a crucial role in strengthening our engine overhaul services, providing even greater support and efficiency to our customers,” said Irene Makris, vice president of Customer Service at Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Todd Duncan, Chairman of Duncan Aviation, highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two companies, stating, “This groundbreaking symbolizes a trusted commitment between two great companies that dates back decades. It is the result of years of effort through strategic agreements and mutual trust and holds immense significance.”

Duncan Aviation believes this agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada will be one of the most impactful for Duncan Aviation’s future, opening up new opportunities and elevating the company’s service offerings. Although primarily involving engine authorization, its influence will extend across nearly every department at Duncan Aviation. With the completion of the new DOF set for 2026, departments such as airframe maintenance, paint, avionics, completions, and component services are anticipated to see increased demand from operators using Pratt & Whitney Canada engines who require comprehensive MRO services.

The new 36,000-square-foot facility, designed by Tectonic Management Group and constructed by Hausmann Construction, will include 12 engine maintenance bays, a new parts inventory warehouse, and expanded backshops. Key features will include:

• An overhead crane system to improve productivity and safety, allowing easy lifting and precise placement of engine components during assembly and disassembly.
• A floor-mounted rotating jib crane with a 500-pound capacity for comprehensive, 360-degree engine inspections.
• Enhanced in-house capabilities include a clean room, media blasting machines, shot peen equipment, a paint booth, Non-Destructive Testing capabilities, and a balance room.

The new DOF test cell and control room, designed and installed by Atec, Inc., will be adjacent to Duncan Aviation's existing test cell and will serve PW300 and PW500 engines and feature Atec’s next-generation small turbofan test cell technology, offering a quieter testing environment with greater airflow and less environmental impact. The cell will handle the newest class of business jet and small regional jet engines up to 20,000 lbs. of thrust. Enhancements include a larger fuel farm, start air capability, and generator loading.

About Duncan Aviation

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of business aircraft operators, government agencies, and other aircraft service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit avionics systems, full paint and interior services, engineering and certification services, fabrication and manufacturing services, and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah. We also have dozens of other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with scheduled regional support and the quickest response possible to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit https://www.DuncanAviation.aero/services