There have been three first solo flights in three days at the Beatrice, Nebraska airport recently. Joel Weber of Weber and Sons (shown below left), flew a Cessna 152 by himself the first time on June 4th. Joel plans to use his pilot’s license as part of his cattle feeding business west of Dorchester, NE […]
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Duncan Aviation Completes STC for Aircell Broadband with In-Flight Wi-Fi in Citation 560XL/XLS, Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 and Learjet 45
Duncan Aviation has installed and certified Aircell Broadband with in-flight Wi-Fi in a Citation 560XL, Learjet 45 and Challenger 600-2B16, including the 601-3A/601-3R/604 variants. The STC will also apply to the 560XL/XLS. This Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) adds to a long list of Duncan Aviation STCs for aircraft internet systems. With completed installations nearing 300 […]
Nebraska Governor Proclaims May General Aviation Appreciation Month
On Wednesday of last week, gathered with representatives of Nebraska’s aviation industry, Governor Dave Heineman unveiled a proclamation declaring the month of May as General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month for the state. Nebraska has 81 airports, 3,627 pilots and 2,756 GA aircraft and according to the Governor general aviation airports play a critical role in […]
Duncan Aviation is the Market Leader in Aircraft Internet Installations with Wi-Fi
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 […]
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, […]
Duncan Aviation Completes Aircell Gogo Biz In-Flight Wi-Fi STC Installation in Embraer Legacy 600
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation recently completed an FAA STC-certified installation of Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight Wi-Fi operation in Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 models. The Aircell Gogo Biz system allows for Wi-Fi connectivity with speeds up to 3 MBPS. “This Wi-Fi installation will be popular with Embraer Legacy operators who want and need Wi-Fi […]
Duncan Receives Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award
In 1981 Robert Duncan took over the reigns of what had already become a thriving aviation business in Lincoln, Nebraska and continued to build on the hard work and success his father had already accomplished. Duncan proceeded to guide the family-owned business through some tough economic times and build it, into what is today, the […]
Joe Tulowitzki Joins Duncan Aviation’s Turbine Engine Service Sales Team
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Tulowitzki to the Turbine Engine Service Sales Team. In this role, Tulowitzki will focus on developing business relationships in new markets on the East Coast. He will be focusing on TFE731 and Pratt and Whitney engine services, introducing new customers to Duncan Aviation and the […]
Duncan Aviation Announces New Service Sales Representatives
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce new Airframe Service Sales responsibilities for its Lincoln, Nebraska, and Provo, Utah, locations. Brad Homeyer is now serving as Airframe Service Sales Representative for Duncan Aviation-Provo and Ryan Huss is a new Airframe Service Sales Representative for Duncan Aviation-Lincoln. Huss joined Duncan Aviation in 2001 and has […]
Duncan Aviation Receives In-Flight Wi-Fi STC for Thrane and Thrane-Equipped Falcon 2000s and 2000EXs
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation recently received a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for in-flight Wi-Fi operations in Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft equipped with Thrane and Thrane. The certification allows SwiftBroadband aircraft Wi-Fi service in the cabin by upgrading the Thrane and Thrane Swift 64 Aero HSD+ Satellite Communication System to the SwiftBroadband Aviation […]
