EVENDALE, OH -- GE Aviation has named Duncan Aviation as an authorized service center for GE's CF34-3 engines that power the Bombardier Challenger series. Under this agreement, Duncan Aviation can perform line maintenance and on-wing engine maintenance, as well as provide OnPoint^SM solution agreement and warranty support and facilitate access to both GE parts and technical support.

"Duncan Aviation has more than 50 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of business aircraft, and we are pleased to welcome the company to GE's CF34-3 network of authorized service centers," said Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation organization. "In the last few years, GE Aviation has expanded its network of authorized service centers to ensure we can meet the needs of our growing customer base."

"Duncan Aviation is pleased to provide customers with authorized service for GE's CF34-3 engines," said Doug Alleman, Engine and Service Sales Manager for Duncan Aviation. "We have a long history of working with GE and supporting the Bombardier Challenger airframe. This authorization is a welcome extension of those services."

Duncan Aviation is the largest, family-owned MRO facility in the world, providing complete acquisition sales and support services for business aircraft. The company provides premier aircraft services--delivered on time--for a wide variety of business aircraft at its facilities across the United States. Owned and operated by the Duncan family since its founding in 1956, Duncan Aviation is well-known and respected by manufacturers and service providers around the world for its quality of service, work ethic and expertise. For more information, visit: http://www.DuncanAviation.aero.

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings.

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