Month: November 2016
East Alton, IL, November 29, 2016 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce they have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of a Future Air Navigation System (FANS) Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) application on F900B aircraft. The CPDL-C is a data link application that allows for direct exchange of […]
East Alton, IL, November 1, 2016 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Steve Goede has been named Director of Landing Gear and Accessory Programs. Steve started his career in aviation 13 years ago working part-time for Comair Delta Connection while he attended the University of Iowa majoring in Business Marketing and International […]
East Alton, IL, November 1, 2016 – West Star Aviation is proud to announce they have been granted approval on their Falcon 2000 baggage Modification STC. This modification will allow West Star to create usable, baggage space in the Aft unpressurized area. The forward servicing compartment (FSC) panel enclosure will feature a 21.75 sq. ft. […]
East Alton, IL, November 1, 2016 – West Star Aviation is excited to present expansion details for their Chattanooga, TN location. This expansion is set for completion during fourth quarter of 2017. The expansion will consist of a new maintenance hangar with over 65,300 sq. ft. incorporating 40,000 sq. ft. of hangar and 25,300 sq. […]
East Alton, IL, November 1, 2016- West Star Aviation is pleased to announce they have entered into agreement with Embraer to accomplish Phenom 100 and 300 96-month landing gear overhauls. West Star will have two facilities located in Grand Junction, CO and Chattanooga, TN, dedicated to landing gear overhaul. Grand Junction, CO (GJT) will be […]
East Alton, IL, November 8, 2016- West Star Aviation is proud to announce they have launched a new website that makes it easier for customers to connect with West Star personnel. The focus on connectivity was a direct result of customer recommendations and feedback gathered through primary surveys. The website features a full redesign of […]