Duncan Aviation Delivers GLEX Interior Refurbishment

Duncan Aviation recently completed an interior refurbishment on a GLEX.

This aircraft interior is focused on texture and sensory detail, with surfaces designed to highlight raw materials.

The aircraft owner worked closely with their outside designer, so the aircraft arrived at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, Michigan with a vision.

From there, Duncan Aviation's Designer Brandie Wolfe and Duncan Aviation’s interior experts helped with the material selections, ensuring all components met aviation fire-testing requirements while preserving the design.

In the galley, the team removed an unused microwave compartment to expand the countertop space. A stainless-steel surface now runs up the back wall and across the counter. New glassware inserts were designed to accommodate a variety of wine, highball and lowball glasses.

In the lavatory, the owner’s desire to incorporate carbon fiber culminated in an iridescent blue finish that reveals itself in the light—tying in with the cabin’s blue-tinted carpet and accent pillows. The upper sidewalls feature real suede panels, made possible due to their small size.

Throughout the cabin, texture is prioritized. The cabinetry retains its original Zebrawood veneer. The seats feature a mix of aniline leather fronts and suede backs—both chosen for their raw, unprocessed appearance that reveals natural markings and patinas with time.

The forward divan is upholstered in a sheepskin dyed with an iridescent silver finish. The aft divan complements it with matching aniline leather to the rest of the seats.

The lower sidewalls complement the seating with a darker color aniline leather, while the upper sidewalls are wrapped in Ultrasuede to balance aesthetics and adhere to weight considerations.

The custom carpet features a 3D effect created through varied pile heights and dual-color yarns.

“This project pushed boundaries,” said Wolfe, “The use of raw cowhides in the form of aniline and suede, sheepskin outside of the cockpit and stainless-steel countertops makes for a unique interior that embraces imperfection and prides itself on being different from the norm. The result is an interior that is both luxurious and deeply personal.”