LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation has installed 276 aircraft broadband internet systems with in-flight Wi-Fi in the last 30 months, and plans to install more than 100 additional systems in the next 18 months. With a total of nearly 400 installations in just five years, Duncan Aviation is the clear leader in the aftermarket installation […]
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New Duncan Aviation-Provo Aircraft Maintenance Facility will Keep Growing
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation’s Provo, Utah, aircraft maintenance facility has been taking care of customers and delivering aircraft for more than 20 months. The facility is seeing regular repeat business from many operators, so much so that Duncan Aviation recently purchased the building next door to the hangar and is converting the space into […]
Foreign Airworthiness Certificates Bring Nearly 100 Aircraft to Duncan Aviation
LINCOLN, NE — Duncan Aviation holds a number of foreign airworthiness certificates that allow the company to support operators from around the globe. In the past year, these airworthiness certifications have brought nearly 100 internationally registered aircraft to Duncan Aviation, including 14 Brazilian registered aircraft and 20 aircraft registered in the United Kingdom. Chris VanderWeide, […]
Piper Aircraft European Sales Stronger Than Anticipated
Vero Beach, Fla., May 7, 2012 – Piper Aircraft dealers in Europe have noted a sales trend toward new, more fuel-efficient business aircraft. "We are seeing more buyers opt for new, more fuel-efficient aircraft as they downsize from twin-engine aircraft," said Peter Winters, General Manager of Winters Aviation, with Piper sales responsibility in France and […]
Piper Aircraft Continues Growth in Deliveries, Revenue
Vero Beach, Fla., May 1, 2012 – Piper Aircraft Inc. grew its new aircraft deliveries and sales revenue during the first quarter of 2012, ended March 31. First quarter 2012 performance continued a positive trend set in the first quarters of 2010 and 2011 when Piper significantly increased new aircraft market share in a declining […]
AOPA Offers Members New Pilot Protection Services Program
Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled its new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program, designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem. The core benefits of the new program are: year-round tips […]
National Aviation Organizations Commend Maine Governor for Declaring April “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Washington, DC – Today, national aviation organizations applauded Maine Governor Paul LePage for declaring April “GeneralAviation Appreciation Month.” Maine becomes the 38th state to officially recognize the importance of general aviation and its tremendous economic impact, both locally and nationally. Across the state, general aviation airports have an annual economic output of $521 million. “The […]
Philadelphia International Airport launches ITT Exelis Symphony® OpsVueä flight tracking and situational awareness system
HERNDON, Va., April 30, 2012 – Under an agreement with Philadelphia International Airport, ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) is providing the airport with its Symphony OpsVue flight tracking and situational awareness system. Symphony OpsVue offers a real-time view of airway and airport activity, which allows for safer, more efficient operations. Providing flexible data visualization options, the […]
Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System Approval Near for Hawker Biz Jets
PORTLAND, Ore., April 30, 2012 – Max-Viz’s Enhanced Vision System for Hawker business jets in the field is on track for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval within the next two months. Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support’s program for installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 Infrared Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 series […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASE LATEST 2012 AIRCRAFT COST EVALUATOR VOLUME I
May 2012 – Orleans, MA — Conklin & de Decker has released the latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator for 2012, delivering the most up-to-date operating, benchmarking and ownership cost data available to the aviation industry. Aircraft Cost Evaluator is the most extensive operating cost database and is part of the family of aircraft operating and acquisition […]