Duncan Aviation Certifies First WAAS with LPV on a Learjet 45

March 23, 2009

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — On March 22, 2009, Duncan Aviation delivered its first Learjet 45 with WAAS LPV certification. This Universal dual UNS-1Ew installation with LPV approach capability provides ILS-like guidance down to near CAT I ILS minimums (as low as 200 feet with 1/2 mile visibility). The STC covers Learjet 40 and 45 models.

Duncan Aviation is planning several more Learjet 40/45 WAAS LPV installations now that the certification process is complete. Duncan Aviation plans the same Universal solution with LPV certification for the Astra SPX/Gulfstream G-100 and is working with Honeywell on its upcoming dual NZ-2000 FMS with WAAS LPV certification for the Falcon 900.

WAAS equipment is ready to install today and certification efforts are under way. To find out more about installation and certification for your aircraft, please contact any member of the Duncan Aviation Avionics Sales Team at either of Duncan Aviation's full-service locations: Battle Creek, Michigan, 800.525.2376; Lincoln, Nebraska, 800.228.4277.

To learn more about WAAS and LPV certification, visit www.DuncanAviation.aero/straighttalk. Duncan Aviation's Straight Talk series tackles the issues that are most important to operators, including WAAS, CPCP and Satcom and High Speed Data.

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections and maintenance, engine services, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems in addition to full paint and interior services and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has aircraft components solutions experts available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800.562.6377 or 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include more than 20 satellite avionics and seven Rapid Response facilities strategically located throughout the United States. For more information about any of Duncan Aviation's services, contact us at 402.475.2611 or 800.228.4277 or click www.DuncanAviation.aero.

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