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The business aviation MRO provider is offering a pre-purchase aircraft evaluation through a raffle at NBAA-BACE. Elliott says its accelerated evaluations can be completed in as few as five days.
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The business aviation MRO provider is offering a pre-purchase aircraft evaluation through a raffle at NBAA-BACE. Elliott says its accelerated evaluations can be completed in as few as five days.
The supplemental type certificate will enable replacement of the Honeywell DU-870 cathode-ray-tube display in older Citation and Embraer aircraft. The effort addresses an aging cockpit component across both business-jet fleets, though the available reports do not specify the aircraft models covered, the replacement unit or a timetable for approval and availability.
The Wichita-based MRO specialist has grown substantially but has no plans to expand beyond Kansas. Its commitment keeps the company in the city long associated with Beechcraft, Cessna and Learjet, manufacturers that helped establish Wichita as a center of U.S. general aviation.
The Nebraska-rooted family firm is marking its 70th anniversary after building a national and international presence in maintenance, repair and overhaul. Duncan Aviation has also hired and promoted design-team staff in Nebraska, Michigan and Utah.
The International Business Aviation Council will launch its CORE risk-management resource at NBAA-BACE, aimed at smaller operators preparing for the FAA’s May 2027 safety management system implementation deadline. The show’s Flight Deck will also host expert sessions on cyberthreats, MRO capacity and the C-band auction.
Ukraine is struggling to keep enough of its F-16 fighters ready for combat as intensive operations consume the remaining service life of the aging aircraft. The resulting maintenance burden and demand for spare parts are further constraining the fleet’s availability.
AAMT is previewing an aviation maintenance training-as-a-subscription model, with new courses covering the Citation Longitude and Citation X/X+. The announcement offers a first look at the training content included in the proposed subscription approach.
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