Month: January 2025
As Challenger 604 operators, you may be familiar with SB 604-32-031 Modification – Main Landing Gear (MLG) System – Introduction of Improved Dynamic Joint at LH/RH Main Landing Gear (MLG) Shock Strut to Trailing Arm (605-.32-008 (605), 650-32-005 (650). However, are you familiar with the timing and planning issues related to this SB? If not, […]
West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga location (KCHA) has recently completed its first 1A/750-hour inspection on a Gulfstream G600 aircraft. As a full-service MRO location, KCHA has a full range of capabilities and is no stranger to major inspections or maintenance work. This is the first Gulfstream G600 the team has had the pleasure of servicing. Gulfstream […]
East Alton, IL – [January 10th, 2025] – West Star Aviation is proud to announce the promotion of Bill Richards to Regional Sales Manager, Midwest. Bill transitions to this role after excelling as Falcon Project Manager at the company’s East Alton, Illinois (ALN) facility, succeeding Keith Schroeder, whose nearly five-decade career was marked by a […]
West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga facility recently added Global Inspection capabilities after securing proper tooling, approvals, and training for their teams. This location flawlessly completed a major 120-month inspection, or 8C check, on a Global 6000. Team leads Gavin Harrison and Corey Boardman delivered the aircraft on time and on budget in this major milestone project. […]
East Alton, IL – [January 7th, 2025] – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Jon Hein as the new Regional Sales Manager, Landing Gear and Accessories, effective December 2024. Jon joins West Star with more than 21 years of aviation experience, stepping into the role following the retirement of long-time leader Steve Fleeman. Jon’s […]
Aircraft paint fades are more than just visually stunning designs; they are a testament to the skill and precision of expert paint teams at West Star Aviation. A paint fade involves smoothly transitioning between two or more colors on an aircraft’s surface, creating a gradient effect that enhances aesthetics and branding. This process, however, is […]
