Pratt & Whitney Canada has appointed Duncan Aviation as a designated overhaul facility for select PW300 and PW500 business aviation engines. This partnership will enable Duncan Aviation to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for these engines over the next two years [96fbb1c4].
In addition to this appointment, Duncan Aviation has announced several other developments and collaborations. They are offering Gogo Business Aviation's 5G connectivity upgrade for select Globals, collaborating with ForeFlight to enhance its Flight Data Analysis product, integrating AviationManuals' safety hazard reporting tool with GE Digital's Flight Operations Quality Assurance data, and partnering with JSSI's Traxxall maintenance tracking software. Duncan Aviation is also adding new Phenom 300 full-flight simulators, developing a ground control station for pilotless eVTOL operations, launching JSSI PartHub digital platform for procurement process management, and commissioning a study on the economic contribution of business aviation. The company has secured a $30 million investment from the state of North Carolina to build a new headquarters and pilot training center. Furthermore, Duncan Aviation was authorized by Rolls-Royce to provide line maintenance services at its Western Jet Aviation location and released Discreteless Data Recording Functionality for business jets [96fbb1c4].
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