The Duncan Download Blog: Business Aviation Advice & Observations

In April of 1993, the premiere issue of the Duncan Debrief was published. Inside J. Robert Duncan, Duncan Aviation’s CEO at the time, described the quarterly tabloid magazine as “one of those rare newsletters that is to the point, packed full of useful information and always worth reading."

The Debrief’s mission was to deliver advice and guidance on the operation and care of a business aircraft through short articles written by the aviation experts at Duncan Aviation. It featured articles about our growing capabilities, team members and Core Values.

This year the Duncan Debrief turns 21. It doesn’t look anything like the early editions, but one thing has never changed...its mission. The Debrief continues to deliver relevant information with feature stories about cutting-edge innovation, customer relationships and testimonies.

It remains our flagship publication and one of the most-trusted and best-read business aviation publications available. We've been told by many Directors of Maintenance that it is required reading in their flight departments.

And it is still written and designed in-house by Duncan Aviation’s aviation experts.

Duncan Debrief Subscription

The Duncan Debrief is a free. You can subscribe to receive a printed copy of the magazine or access the current and past editions online at www.DuncanAviation.aero/debrief.

Or if you are truly on-the-go, the Duncan Debrief is available on Apple’s Newsstand for the iPad.

To install the Newsstand edition, search for the Duncan Debrief in Apple’s App Store and download by clicking the “free” button. The app will then be placed in the Newsstand shelves. Once downloaded, readers can receive push notifications each time a new Debrief magazine is published.

In April of this year, we published the 51^st edition of the Duncan Debrief. Inside Todd Duncan, Duncan Aviation’s Chairman, reflects on his aviation career and the changes he’s seen throughout the industry.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the Duncan Debrief. It is still one of the only aviation industry publications that tells it like it is with information you can use.

And always worth the read.

I agree that we lean toward being cautious, that Twitter makes a pretty bad first impression and that many just don’t “get it.” But that is changing. Every week I add at least a dozen new people to my aviation industry network on Twitter. Every day I hear from this network about what is new, interesting and worth talking about.

The good news is that it doesn’t cost anything, other than the time you invest.

Yes, it does take time, but not as much as you might think. In my book, it is time very well spent. 

On March 31, 2010, National Air Transportation Association President James Coyne addressed an audience of pilots, FAA, Airport Authority, Duncan Aviation employees and in-house customers in an open forum hosted by Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He discussed important issues facing the industry including the necessity of a strong partnership with the Federal Government, the effects of the recession and a robust recovery in 2011.

Mr. Coyne went on to field questions from the audience about TSA beauracy, LASP, user fees, fuel taxes and the fiscal issues facing the United States.

This is part one of a seven part video series. All segments can be view on the Duncan Aviation YouTube Channel.

This expert knowledge comes from years of experience and the sheer volume of aircraft that we touch on a daily basis. In fact, every year, Duncan Aviation technicians work on thousands of aircraft from all over the world. Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But with two full-service aircraft maintenance facilities that each have up to 60 aircraft in work every day, 23 satellite avionics shops working avionics line and installation projects, seven Rapid Response engine teams that help operators in their hangars or out stuck in the field and a large send-in avionics, instrument and accessory repair facility, we literally support thousands of business aviators. Every day, our team members talk to hundreds of aviation professionals. So who better to update you about the latest technical information and aviation activity from around the world?