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March 16, 2022 • In the News
Practical Sustainability Solutions for the Now Just a decade ago, “sustainable flight department” meant one that could justify its existence by increasing the company’s bottom line, or proving a need for the executive travel utility it provided – or a combination thereof. Today “sustainability” is described as the best method for lowering man-made carbon emissions.… Read more »
June 13, 2022 • Press Release
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce an agreement with Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) to extend its blended winglets authorization designating the company’s Provo, Utah, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) location as an authorized installer for API blended winglets. “Duncan Aviation and Aviation Partners have been industry partners for years,” says Chad Doehring,… Read more »
December 14, 2021 • Blog
In the early days of Aviation Partners in the 1990s, we developed and sold Winglets for just a single aircraft type – the venerable Gulfstream II. The increased performance and more modern aesthetic led to rapid acceptance within the G-II community. Our Founder Joe Clark used to say, “it’s like getting a brand-new airplane at… Read more »
September 16, 2021 • Blog, Events
A global pandemic delayed, but could not stop a celebration of life for the legendary Joe Clark. Over 400 friends and family gathered at the Museum of Flight on Saturday evening, September 11 to pay tribute in a way befitting our founder. Which is to say there was as much laughter as tears. The… Read more »
June 7, 2021 • Blog
Aviation maintenance and performance go hand in hand. Smart owners know that keeping a well-maintained aircraft means lower costs down the line and better return on their investment both in regular operations and resale options. Adding Blended Winglets is another proven way to boost performance in Dassault Falcon and Hawker aircraft. Increasing range and saving… Read more »
April 5, 2021 • Press Release
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the delivery of the 100th pair of Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) blended winglets that the company has installed on a Dassault Falcon aircraft. A Falcon 900EX flew away from the company’s Lincoln, Neb., MRO facility, with the honors late last week. In 2008, Duncan Aviation partnered… Read more »
March 8, 2021 • Blog
Sustainability is more than a buzzword in aviation now – it’s the marketplace mandate. Flight-shaming has hit Europe and operators in the United States are starting to feel the pinch. Environmental criticism is coming from the public and younger potential customers. Ed Bolen, president of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), has said sustainability is… Read more »
January 26, 2021 • Press Release
Seattle, WA, January 26, 2021 – Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) announced that Oxford, UK based Volare Aviation has completed their first installation of the Blended Winglets retrofit on a Hawker 800XPi airplane, and is appointed an authorized installation partner for Hawker 800 series Blended Winglet retrofits in Europe. API’s Performance Enhancing Blended Winglets for the… Read more »
July 6, 2020 • Blog
Business aviation travel has slowed down over the past few months due to COVID-19 concerns. That doesn’t mean all aircraft operations have ceased. In some cases, they’re picking up significantly. Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers are helping aircraft owners make the most of unscheduled travel reductions to boost their aircraft’s efficiency and resale value.… Read more »
May 2020 • Press Release
Seattle, WA, May 4, 2020 – Effective immediately, Aviation Partners, Inc., announces Gary Dunn to the position of president. Dunn, age 48, has served the company for more than two decades. He has been interim president since the unexpected passing on March 30 of company founder and aviation legend Joe Clark. “Gary continues the tradition… Read more »
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