Duncan Aviation Celebrates 70 Years of Business Aviation Excellence

Duncan Aviation celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, marking seven decades of dedication to the business-aviation community. To commemorate this milestone, the company is holding a year-long celebration under the banner “The Passion for Aviation. The Heart of a Family.” to honor its legacy of service, innovation and community impact.

Since its founding in 1956, Duncan Aviation has grown from a single-hangar operation into a global leader in aircraft maintenance, modification, avionics, interiors, and support services — all while staying true to the values of family, passion and people.

“My grandfather, Donald Duncan, laid the foundation of Duncan Aviation with a simple belief: take care of customers and each other, and success will follow. My parents, Robert and Karen, built on that foundation and shaped the business culture we’re proud of today — one defined by trust, craftsmanship, innovation and a deep commitment to doing what’s right,” says Todd Duncan, chairman of Duncan Aviation and grandson of the company’s founder.

In addition to special events and activities, the company is inviting the business-aviation community to participate in the creation of interactive online community art pieces celebrating the people and stories that shaped Duncan Aviation and the industry.  

“We are grateful for the trust our customers, team members, and partners have placed in us for 70 years,” Duncan continues. “This anniversary is a celebration of the passion that drives us and the family-like bonds we share with our customers, team members, and the broader business-aviation community.”

To see more about the individuals who built Duncan Aviation and to learn more about the community artwork and participation details — including how to contribute from anywhere in the world — visit duncanaviation.aero/70.