Story ID: 621 Duncan Aviation_rrpNBAA2015
Duncan Aviation Launches New ADS-B Solutions
By: AIN Staff
Caption: ADS-B for Citations and Hawkers, stone floor for Falcon 2000, CPDLC/FANS for Challenger 601.
Word Count: 298
Duncan Aviation (Booth N4910) has joined with Honeywell Aerospace to provide an ADS-B out solution for Citation 560/560XL and Hawker 800A/800XL business jets that are equipped with Honeywell’s Primus avionics. The STCs will become available in the first quarter of next year.
  
“We’ve talked with a lot of operators of these aircraft,” explained Gary Harpster, an avionics representative with Duncan. “Many of them are interested in meeting the ADS-B mandate but keeping their aircraft in an industry-standard configuration. With the launch customers for these two STCs signed and scheduled, Duncan Aviation’s upcoming STCs will allow operators to meet the deadline with time to spare.”
  
Meanwhile, Duncan also announced that it has completed a Dassault Falcon 2000 with a stone floor from F.List that has the benefit lighter weight. The flooring consists of a 2.5-mm outer layer of real stone granite or marble and is available in various colors and tile designs.
  
Duncan Aviation also announced it is developing the industry’s first FANS/CPDLC supplemental type certification (STC) for the Challenger 601 with an upgraded Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS. The STC is expected to be completed this year.
  
“Our installation is unique in the industry,” said regional avionics sales manager Mark Francetic. “All other FANS FMSs on the market for the Challenger 601s are standalone units, butDuncanAviation is installing an integrated Honeywell FMS, which is superior to any of the CPDLC/FANS solutions currently available. This upgraded Honeywell FMS satisfies all current NextGen mandates for FANS/CPDLC, ADS-Bout, TCAS 7.1 and WAAS LPV. Additionally, it’s a far more affordable option than the standalone systems currently available.”
  
Next year Duncan Aviation will celebrate the 60th year of its founding by pilot and businessman Donald Duncan.