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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.
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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.
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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The Federal Aviation Administration and the union representing U.S. air traffic controllers reached an agreement providing thousands of workers a 2.8% pay increase retroactive to Jan. 1. The deal links the raise to workforce changes and new work requirements that the FAA says will improve efficiency.
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Bombardier has inaugurated a North American Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas, as part of $50 million in investments that also upgrade its wheel-and-tire shop. The facility will train newly hired aircraft technicians across the company’s U.S. service network, deepening its local footprint amid tensions with the Trump administration over the company’s U.S. sales.
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In episode five of “Aviation Start,” FAA center controller Marcus Miller—known online as PropHatCat—explains CTI and Enhanced CTI routes into air traffic control, the Academy washout rate, contract towers and controller earnings. The discussion lays out the different entry paths and employment settings for prospective controllers.
Aviation maintenance work requires technicians to recognize when fatigue or outside pressure could compromise safe performance. The article uses a maintenance-safety lesson to underline the importance of asserting limitations rather than pressing on when conditions may affect the quality of the work.
Emirates plans its first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines on Oct. 28–29, 2026, seeking experienced aviators to support fleet growth and rising passenger demand. The Dubai-based carrier announced the hiring drive on Oct. 8.
AeronautX is opening a business aviation training center near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, backed by an initial investment of about €40 million ($44.7 million). The facility is positioned as an alternative to established pilot-training providers.
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