The Duncan Download Blog: Business Aviation Advice & Observations

In March of 2010, the first blog post for the Duncan Download was published. Today, in honor of our 100^th blog post and the success of all of Duncan Aviation, we are sharing with you a list of 100 achievements, milestones and down-right cool things to brag about that have occurred at Duncan Aviation since the first post.

Celebrate with us.

Company

1. 55^th anniversary of company founding observed
2. 168,377 square feet of leather goods purchased for new aircraft interiors at BTL and LNK
3. 5,457 Component Solutions customers served worldwide
4. 7,259,089 gallons of Jet A fuel sold at Kalamazoo, MI (AZO), Battle Creek, MI (BTL) and Lincoln, NE (LNK)
5. 133,864 gallons of Avgas sold at AZO, BTL and LNK
6. 1,652 aircraft delivered out of maintenance at BTL, LNK and Provo, UT (PVU)
7. 615 business aircraft maintenance road trips to seven countries from all locations
8. 160 business aviation conventions and events attended by Duncan Aviation
9. 1,342 AOG engines returned to service in the field by Engine Rapid Response
10. 1,810 engines returned to service out of BTL and LNK
11. 204 TFE731 MPIs performed in LNK
12. 22 Pratt & Whitney Hot Sections performed in BTL
13. 126,077 Fed Ex packages shipped and received totaling 3,709,389 pounds
14. 258 aircraft interior refurbishments performed in BTL and LNK
15. 93 business aircraft painted at BTL
16. 141 aircraft Wi-Fi solutions installed per a STC at all locations; majority under a Duncan Aviation STC
17. 157 in-flight internet solutions installed. Duncan Aviation is the market leader
18. 30 WAAS/LPV systems installed at all locations
19. 25 Falcon winglets installed at BTL and LNK
20. 52 Falcon dry bay mods completed at BTL and LNK
21. 24 Gulfstream water line ribbon heaters upgrades (ASC 469/173) performed
22. 63 business aircraft prebuy evaluations performed in BTL, LNK and PVU
23. 624 aircraft landing gear legs overhauled
24. 1,851 aircraft batteries overhauled or reblocked
25. 13,710,410 aviation parts sold
26. 345,000 Component Solutions customer service calls
27. 11,360 aviation tools calibrated
28. 2,355 NDT inspections performed
29. Secured full contractual logistic support for the Mexican Navy Lear program 
30. 4 year F20 contract renewed with Royal Norwegian Air Force
31. 13,800 additional labor hours contracted with Offutt AFB in OMA
32. 1 year contract renewed with Egyptian Air Force
33. 2 L60 Flight Inspection Aircraft delivered to the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation
34. Signed contract for Egyptian Air Force G3 Hush Kit installation
35. 62 customer dinners at BTL and LNK
36. 10 customers serving on Duncan Aviation’s Customer Advisory Board
37. 10 members of Duncan Aviation’s Board of Advisors
38. 10 customers to serve on the new Duncan Aviation European Customer Advisory Board

Facilities

39. 25^th anniversary of Avionics Satellite Network observed
40. 10^th engine Rapid Response location opened in Seattle, WA
41. 4 new Satellite Avionics locations opened
42. 3^rd aircraft maintenance facility opened in Provo, UT, with Bombardier (Challenger/Learjet) Authorization
43. 1 new paint hangar construction project breaks ground at LNK
44. AHA Fit Friendly Platinum awarded to BTL and LNK
45. Regional Health Alliance Workplace Wellness Award presented to BTL
46. 2010 United Way Corporate Volunteer Company of the Year presented to BTL

Authorizations & Certifications

47. 30th anniversary of Honeywell Authorized TFE731 Major Service Center
48. 51 revisions approved for existing STCs
49. 8 type design amendments approved for existing STCs
50. 16 new STCs issued
51. 7 Wi-Fi STCs issued in seven airframes, including the first Wi-Fi STC in the Citation 750
52. 6 WAAS/LPV STCs issued, including the first Learjet 31A, the first Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS in a Falcon 900B and Challenger 601-3A
53. 6 foreign certificates renewed by audit
54. 5 PMA supplements added
55. 4 interior alteration STCs issued
56. 1 FIS STC issued
57. First iPad integration for Cabin Control in Falcon 900 certified, iCabin service mark earned
58. PVU named Embraer Authorized Service Facility for Phenom 100, 300
59. New authorizations added to China CAAC Repair Station Certificate
60. Named exclusive repair service provider for Avidyne Legacy Display System

Private Flight Services

61. Launched Safety Management System
62. 11 aircraft owned, managed and operated
63. 2,800 flight hours flown by 13 Duncan Aviation pilots
64. 1,000,000 miles flown by 13 Duncan Aviation pilot

Team members

65. 20^th anniversary of Duncan Aviation Project Manager Services
66. 10^th anniversary of Engine Rapid Response AOG Services
67. 475 military veterans serving at Duncan Aviation
68. 312 new Duncan Aviation employees hired
69. 230 technicians attended OEM factory training for 14 airframe or engine types
70. 12 Duncan Aviation employees retired
71. 217 employees volunteered for the 2010 National Special Olympic Games in Lincoln, NE
72. 35 Duncan Aviation employees employed at least 25 years inducted into Silver Wings Club
73. 77 babies born to Duncan Aviation families
74. 15 employees serving on business aviation industry boards
75. 13 employees qualified in or expanded responsibilities as Unit Members under ODA designation
76. 20 multilingual representatives located in 14 countries
77. 1 new European Regional Manager
78. 2,746 vacation hours donated to fellow coworkers in need
79. 2,327 items of food donated to local food programs
80. United Way Corporate Volunteer Company of the year for 2010 (BTL)
81. $177,981 raised for United Way at LNK, BTL and AZO
82. Generously supported many other local charities in every community  

Informational Resources

83. Job status tracking launched for myDuncan.aero
84. ADS-B Straight Talk book published.
85. Field Guides published about business aircraft Issues
86. The Duncan Download Blog launched
87. “Understanding WAAS/LPV” Video Series launched
88. 73 Duncan Intelligence articles published
89. 72% increase in new visits to www.DuncanAviation.aero
90. Updated company logo designed and introduced
91. Company video, websites and brochure launched in five languages
92. Web directory expanded to include profiles of customer contacts
93. WAAS/LPV calculator launched to demonstrate technology value
94. Inflight internet system selection tool launched

Additional Service Offerings

95. Bombardier Global Service capabilities expanded
96. Phased Interior Maintenance program launched
97. Interior Program with 14-Day Downtime Guarantee launched for Learjet and Citation models
98. Chrome-free paint process launched
99. New avionics capabilities for Avidyne Flightmax indicators, ELTA and Socata ELTs
100. Earth-friendly interior materials selected for interior refurbishments