The Duncan Aviation Family Trust recently established the J. Robert Duncan Endowed Professorship of Technical Operations at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. The first endowed professorship at the university aims to prepare future industry leaders by expanding technical education, mentorship, and advanced maintenance training pathways.
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Duncan Aviation at KBTL approved as FAA testing center
The new testing center at Duncan Aviation’s location at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) in Michigan offers tests for pilots, mechanics, flight instructors, and more.
Retired mechanics honored with master mechanic awards
The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Taylor served as the Wright brothers’ mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft. The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics.
VFW names Duncan Aviation Employer Of The Year
The company was recognized by the Nebraska VFW in October and the national VFW in July 2024.
Duncan Aviation to build new paint facility
In December 2024, Duncan Aviation will begin construction of a new $25 million paint facility at its Lincoln, Nebraska, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) location.
Thinking about buying a bizjet?
Duncan Aviation has published a free ebook, “Straight Talk About Navigating A Private jet Acquisition or Sale.”
A fishy story
A one-of-a-kind design from world-renowned artist Derek DeYoung is featured on the Pilatus PC-12, reflecting the passion Duncan Aviation Board of Directors Chairman Todd Duncan has for fishing and the outdoors
Duncan Aviation’s Dallas location adds drone repairs
“Like any other aircraft, drones require scheduled inspections and unexpected repairs,” company officials noted.
A first for Duncan Aviation — and the FAA
Duncan Aviation has received the first-ever FAA-issued Repair Station certificate, uniting all of its facilities and satellite locations under a single Repair Station number.