Duncan Aviation Recognized by Forbes for Earning Customer Trust

Duncan Aviation has been named #160 on the 2026 Forbes Most Trusted Companies list. Shown here are Duncan Aviation team members Airframe Tech II Ethan Rivera, Apprentice Maintenance II Sandy Bastell and Airframe Team Leader David Lidman with the company's Battle Creek, Michigan, MRO facility. Click image for high-res download.

LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation has been named #160 on the 2026 Forbes Most Trusted Companies list, a recognition that reflects the confidence customers place in the company to deliver safe, transparent, and reliable aircraft services—project after project.

Published annually, the Forbes Most Trusted Companies list recognizes organizations that consistently earn trust through ethical practices, strong performance, positive customer experiences, and employee engagement. For aircraft owners and operators, this recognition reinforces what they depend on every day: clear communication, uncompromising safety standards, and work performed right the first time.

“This recognition reflects the culture our employees create every day,” said Todd Duncan, Chairman of Duncan Aviation. “Trust is foundational in business aviation, where safety, quality, and integrity are non-negotiable. Our team’s commitment to doing the right thing—on every aircraft, on every project—is what earns the confidence of our customers.”

For Duncan Aviation, trust is inseparable from quality and safety. As a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and completions services, the company operates in an environment where attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and craftsmanship are critical. Customers rely on Duncan Aviation not only for technical expertise, but also for transparency throughout the maintenance process and long-term partnership they can count on.

“Our customers expect consistency, honesty, and follow-through,” said Mike Minchow, President of Duncan Aviation. “That’s why we focus on how the work is done, not just the final result. Every team member understands that trust is earned through daily actions—meeting commitments, communicating clearly, and delivering safe, high-quality work. Being named to the Forbes Most Trusted Companies list reinforces the standards our customers expect and deserve.”

Read more about the Forbes Most Trusted Companies list here. 

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://DuncanAviation.aero/services