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Duncan Delivers Fully Refurbished Global Express
By: James Wynbrandt
Caption: Duncan Delivers Refurbed Global Express
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Lincoln, Nebraska-based Duncan Aviation this week delivered a completely updated 2001 Bombardier Global Express from its Provo, Utah MRO—a refurbishment that involved every shop in the facility, according to lead designer Molly Pfeiffer. The owner’s vision of an all-white, bright, and cozy interior was two years in preparation and began with a complete gutting and paint stripping of the aircraft. The only feature retained from the original interior was blue stone inlays in the drink rails that have re-emerged as highlights against a light veneer.
The cabin features modern, clean lines and a mix of patterned fabrics and sheepskin seats that create texture, depth, and warmth in the all-white compartment. Bulkheads formerly incorporating rounded, hardwood bullnose trim were simplified to a squared-off fabric insert surrounded by new veneer.
Duncan’s Provo team also installed LED lighting, Honeywell's RDR-7000 radar, and a Ka-band satcom system. It also performed a 240-month inspection on the Global Express.
Pfeiffer described the refurbished Bombardier as “a true Duncan Aviation-Provo airplane.” She collaborated on the interior with Olivia Putman at Studio Putman, which has a long relationship with the aircraft owner’s family. Putman’s mother, famed French designer Andrée Putman, designed the interior of the Concorde; the Bombardier was Olivia’s first aircraft interior project.