Part 1 of 7 of the NATA forum discussion held at Duncan Aviation March 31st. View additional NATA forum video segments on YouTube.

Duncan Aviation-Lincoln to Host Open Discussion with NATA President James Coyne

March 23, 2010

LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to host an open-forum discussion with National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James Coyne at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at the Duncan Aviation Flight Hangar, 1761 West Kearney St.

Mr. Coyne will be on-hand to discuss the important issues facing business and general aviation, including airport security and the future of general aviation airports.

"We are pleased that Mr. Coyne has chosen to stop in Lincoln, Nebraska, to meet with business and general aviation professionals," said Todd Duncan, Chairman of Duncan Aviation. "I hope we have a good turnout of people ready to share their concerns and eager to hear his opinions and viewpoints."

Born in Farmville, Virginia, and raised in suburban Philadelphia, James K. Coyne holds a B.S. degree from Yale and an M.B.A. from Harvard. During the 1970s, he was a faculty member at the Wharton School (University of Pa.) and the CEO of a family business in Philadelphia (Coyne Chemical Company). He defeated an entrenched incumbent Congress in 1980, and was then chosen to serve in the White House as a Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and Director of the Office of Private Sector Initiatives. The National Air Transportation Association, representing nearly 2,000 large and small aviation businesses, selected James K. Coyne as its president in April 1994. Prior to joining NATA, Mr. Coyne has had a distinguished career as a Representative in the U.S. Congress, a member of the White House senior staff, successful businessman, teacher, author and association executive. For the past 25 years, he has been an active pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

His love for and commitment to aviation has been an important facet of his professional and private life. Two business airplanes helped him to expand his business significantly in the 1970s. He also regularly flew from Washington to Pennsylvania during his term in Congress. As NATA president, Mr. Coyne has visited over 300 fixed base operators (FBOs) and aviation service businesses across the country. He also regularly presents the viewpoint of the general aviation industry before Congressional committees, the FAA, and other federal agencies.

The NATA represents aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators, charter providers, aircraft management companies including those supporting fractional shareholders, maintenance and repair organizations, flight training and airline service companies. Founded in 1940, NATA aggressively promotes safety and the success of aviation service businesses through its advocacy efforts before government, the media and the public as well as by providing valuable programs and forums to further its members’ prosperity.

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 24/7/365 at 800.228.1836 or 402.475.4125 (international) 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 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 visit us on the web at www.DuncanAviation.aero.

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