Duncan Aviation Welcomes John Kauppila as Gulfstream Technical Representative

July 27, 2005

BATTLE CREEK, MI. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of John Kauppila as the Gulfstream Technical Representative in Battle Creek, Mich. In his new position, John will assist customers and Duncan technicians with troubleshooting and other technical support needs on Gulfstream aircraft.

John started his aviation career by attending Northern Michigan University where he received his A&P license. A Duncan Aviation Gulfstream technician since 1996, John most recently held the position of Lead Technician of the Gulfstream Airframe Service Team.

"Over the last several years, as a lead technician, John has delivered great service and helped build Battle Creek's Gulfstream program. This new position will give him an opportunity to use his experience and technical knowledge to help even more Duncan Aviation customers," said Tom Burt, Executive Vice President, Sales and Customer Service.

John looks forward to this new opportunity in his aviation career. He can be reached by calling 800.525.2376 or 269.969.8477.

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider with 1,800 employees supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. These services include airframe, engine, avionics installations, interior and paint completions/modifications, avionics/instrument and accessory/propeller repair/overhaul and parts support. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include 20 satellite avionics facilities located throughout the United States, a line service/regional support operation in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Lincoln-based Parts Support Services, a division that sells and consigns general aviation parts to aircraft operators and service organizations worldwide.

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