Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Nate Darlington has accepted the position of Paint Department Manager at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. The Paint Shop at Battle Creek touches roughly 100 aircraft per year, ranging from Citation to Global airframes. As a leader in paint services for business aviation, Duncan Aviation is capable of […]
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MAC Honors Northern Michigan Airport Director, Airshow Committee, Marine Colonel/Astronaut
At its meeting in Gaylord, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its Award of Excellence to Matt Barresi, to the “Wings Over Northern Michigan” Gaylord airshow committee, and to retired Col. Jack R. Lousma. Matt Barresi is the Gaylord Regional Airport director, located in Otsego County. Barresi was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the […]
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Is Ready to Fly
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of Aeronautics, with major policy matters decided by the Kent […]
Jobs Rally Showcases Aviation Impact in Michigan
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and industry leaders recently at a rally celebrating general aviation’s significant economic impact in Michigan. Leaders from Avfuel Corporation, Duncan Aviation, L-3 Communications, and Williams International made remarks at the rally, held at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek facility. The event was GAMA’s 15th […]
Michigan Runway Rehabilitation Project Nearing Completion
Those living and working near W.K. Kellogg Airport may notice some differing air traffic patterns this week as final grooving and marking are scheduled to take place, finishing the rehabilitation of the 10,004-foot Runway 5L/23R. The work is scheduled to begin tonight, May 2, and take approximately eight nights, barring any unforeseen circumstances and/or inclement […]
AOPA’s Bryan Budds to Join Michigan Aeronautics
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics announced Bryan Budds as the new commission advisor and manager of their Transport and Safety Section. Budds will be responsible for the activities of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and oversee staff who operate and maintain state aircraft, electronic facilities, and inspect airports. Budds earned his bachelor’s […]
New regulations enacted for meteorological evaluation towers
Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law on March 1 Public Act 28 of 2016 that regulates meteorological evaluation towers (MET). Usually less than 200 feet high and erected quickly, these towers are used to evaluate locations for electricity-generating wind turbines. The new law comes after a recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) requesting […]
Duncan Aviation Welcomes New Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Austin Chambers has accepted the position of Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he will provide technical sales for airframe service projects. Chambers is taking over for Brian Andrews, who was recently promoted to Interior Shop Manager. Chambers began his career at Duncan Aviation […]
Michigan Business Aviation Association Has Busy Week in Lansing
On Monday, March 14, several Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) companies attended a meeting with Ed Bolen (President/CEO of NBAA), along with legislative affair partners. The goal was to lay the groundwork for improved legislative coordination among Michigan companies on issues that are beneficial to all. By using the collective size and employment numbers represented […]
Woolpert Deploys UAS to Collect Imagery for Rural Roads Project
Woolpert has been hired by Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) to collect imagery via unmanned aerial system (UAS), or drone, of haul roads throughout the Midwest. This project, “Characterization of Unpaved Road Conditions Through the Use of Remote Sensing,” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and […]
