Press Releases | Duncan Aviation

Duncan Aviation Technicians Complete Pratt & Whitney PW500 Factory Training, Begin First Overhaul

June 10, 2025

As part of Duncan Aviation’s Pratt & Whitney Canada DOF (Designated Overhaul Facility) authorization, eight Duncan Aviation engine technicians have successfully completed rigorous factory authorization training on the Pratt & Whitney PW500 series engine and have begun their first overhaul. This achievement marks a significant step forward as the company prepares for the opening of its new engine overhaul facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, in early 2026.
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21 Students Earn 2025 Karen K. Duncan Scholarship

May 30, 2025

Supporting local communities is one of Duncan Aviation’s core values. One way the company invests in its communities is through the children of its team members. For 27 years, Duncan Aviation has advanced the futures of students through the Karen K. Duncan Scholarship program.
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Duncan Aviation Announces Battle Creek Leadership Changes

April 29, 2025

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce an upcoming leadership change at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. Effective July 1, Justin Merkling will assume the role of Manager of Customer Service, while Luke Swager will transition into the position of Engine Shop Manager.
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Tom Leone Promoted to Manager of Airframe Services at Duncan Aviation in Lincoln

April 22, 2025

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Tom Leone has accepted the position of Airframe Manager at the company’s full-service facility in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Duncan Aviation Hosts Air Taxi Demonstrations

March 27, 2025

Duncan Aviation hosted more than 90 Utah County leaders, elected officials, and community members at its full-service facility in Provo, Utah, on Monday, March 10, for an exclusive look at the ALIA CX300 aircraft as BETA Technologies and 47G conducted Utah’s first air taxi demonstrations. These flights demonstrated how this innovative mobility solution can significantly reduce travel times for commuters, provide more options for business travelers, and enhance the experience for tourists.
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Duncan Aviation Names Keith Pecko Manager of FBO Services In Provo

March 18, 2025

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Keith Pecko is its new FBO Services Manager in Provo, Utah. Pecko got his start at Duncan Aviation in December 2018 as a Line Service Representative on the same team he is now leading.
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Duncan Aviation Appoints Mike Lewis Regional Manager for South-Central US

March 4, 2025

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Lewis as its new Regional Manager (RM) for the South-Central US. Lewis brings more than 30 years of aviation experience to the role, where he will support business aircraft operators in Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Duncan Aviation Names Kelly Werth As New Customer Service Manager In Provo

January 7, 2025

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that long-time member of Duncan Aviation’s Paint teams, Kelly Werth, will be heading the Customer Service department at the company’s full-service facility in Provo, Utah. Joining the Paint team in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2005, while going to school for an Associate’s degree in Auto Collision, Werth has taken on increasingly more responsibility and greater leadership roles at the company, leading up to his most recent position as manager of the Paint department in Provo.
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Duncan Aviation Announces Senior Leadership Changes

January 6, 2025

Duncan Aviation’s CEO Jeff Lake recently announced changes to the company’s senior leadership as Duncan Aviation looks to the future and prepares for upcoming retirements. Effective January 1, Lake, who was previously CEO and President, transferred the President title to Mike Minchow, formerly Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, MRO facility. Lake is retaining the CEO position. Kasey Harwick, former Vice President of Quality-Lincoln, was then promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Lincoln facility.
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Two Retired Duncan Aviation Airframe Mechanics Honored With Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards

November 13, 2024

In a recent reception at Duncan Aviation’s headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, two airframe technicians who recently retired from Duncan Aviation, Ron Grose & Tim Garity, were honored as recipients of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.
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