Duncan Aviation Reconfigures Falcon 900EX
Duncan Aviation announces a Falcon 900EX was completely transformed and reconfigured at its full-service MRO facility in Battle Creek, MI. The aircraft features a new credenza, eye-catching center dividers, and unifying details that give the interior a dramatic and modern style.
When the aircraft arrived in Battle Creek, it lacked the character and uniqueness the customer wanted. To create the interior desired by the owner, absolutely everything in the interior was retouched or replaced as part of the refurbishment.
“It had a very traditional corporate-jet interior,” says Duncan Aviation lead designer, Heather Pridemore. “The cabin finishes were dated and consisted of dark red wood, beige tones, and a world map on the conference table.”
The customer wanted a stately, black-and-white aesthetic. He also wanted to add more seating, along with an area to lie down and relax. To accommodate the owner’s requests, the Duncan Aviation team removed the single seat in the aft cabin, replacing it with a three-place divan. A new credenza was designed, fabricated and installed with a contemporary seating surface. To create privacy while keeping the cabin open, the team created unique partitions with transparent acrylic panels accented by veneer. “The customer wanted privacy while lounging in the aft cabin, without feeling cut-off from the rest of the aircraft,” explains Pridemore. “This creative divider design was the perfect solution!”
The team also incorporated subtle design cues to streamline the interior, such as running the veneer grain forward to aft, updating the lav vanity with a modern look, and installing new light lenses.
With all of the changes taking place in the interior, the exterior required the same amount of attention. A new paint design was created to meet the owner’s expectations of an equally modern design on the exterior, including a black-and-white two-tone design with metallic silver accents to give a bold presence on the ramp. The sleek lines and flowing curves evoke a sense of speed and motion.
As the lead designer on the project, Pridemore is thrilled to see the final project and is proud of the Duncan Aviation team for checking off every box on the owner’s list of upgrades. “There were a lot of new ideas put into the interior,” says Pridemore. “We all worked together and explored new designs to realize the customer’s vision. I am so proud of all of our team members in helping create such a unique and beautiful aircraft!”
Duncan Aviation Completions sales representative, Suzanne Hawes, says she enjoyed seeing the detailed work and pride all the shops put into the aircraft. “It’s a beautiful showpiece,” she says.
The aircraft also received a 3C inspection, API winglets, LED lighting, and display upgrades.
For more information, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit www.DuncanAviation.aero.