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Duncan Employs Hydrographics in Falcon 2000 Refurb
By: Gregory Polek
Caption: A recent Duncan Aviation refurbishment involved the use of hydrographics to create a modern look in an aging Falcon 2000 interior.
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Duncan Aviation recently delivered a fully refurbished Falcon 2000 with a freshly painted exterior and a new interior featuring cabinets with hydrographic finishes, the company said Thursday. The aircraft also received a Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrade, Collins Venue CMS upgrade, Gogo Avance L5 system, HUD removal, GH-39000 electronic standby instrument system, and Honeywell Laseref IV inertial reference system. 
The aircraft arrived at Duncan Aviation’s facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, with a deep brown color palette and solid textures, making the interior feel heavy and dark. The owner sought to lighten the interior and update it with a contemporary look.  
“To achieve the owner’s vision of a modern interior, we gave the cabinets a new look that can only be achieved through hydrographics,” said Duncan Aviation lead designer Heather Pridemore. “This process is becoming very desirable and was executed by the team at the Battle Creek facility with great detail and precision, creating a stunning natural wood look.” The hydrographics process involves applying custom designs through a water transfer—making it ideal for surfaces with complex contours hard to cover with veneer.
Interior elements of the refurbished Falcon include lower sidewalls with hand-tipped leather and luxury vinyl flooring in the entry and lavatory. Meanwhile, the exterior paint scheme features wisps of blue and silver stripes to accentuate the aircraft’s length.