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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.
At Duncan Aviation, we have received many questions in regards to the replacement of the flap actuators on the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 model aircraft. Keep reading for all the relevant details.
Keeping your aircraft and those who fly within it safe are your top priorities right now.
Even small hydraulic leaks can cause problems with aircraft seats.
We care deeply about our customers and the communities in which we conduct business and are being proactive in keeping everyone safe.
Hydrographics in aviation, Honeywell RDR-7000 IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar, and operational benefits & cost savings of the Garmin G1000 NXi. These are just of few of the topics covered during Duncan Aviation's Straight Talk webinars. Register & tune in.
Honeywell has been collaborating on a program to extend the HTF periodic inspection intervals. Keep reading for a summary of the more significant inspection requirements and applicable Service Bulletins.
Bombardier offers two options for replace the pressure regulator inside the completions water pallet on the Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft.
Nothing stops an aircraft core exchange transaction quicker than missing paperwork. When core units are returned to Duncan Aviation without the necessary information, a lot of time is spent on tracking it down.
This Service Bulletin recommends the replacement of the G-Swtich or decreasing the inspection intervals on certain models of ARTEX Emergency Locator Transmitters.
When it comes to aircraft sales transactions, whether you are the buyer and seller, if you are well-represented, don't be afraid to catch the falling knife. It benefits everyone involved in a falling market.