Author: Alissa DiDonato
East Alton, IL- January 7, 2026 — West Star Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of William Morris as General Counsel. With over 20 years of extensive legal experience in the aviation industry, William will oversee our legal and risk management functions, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service and a superior customer experience. As […]
West Star Aviation Academy Cohort 3 graduates at West Star Aviation’s East Alton, Illinois, facility. East Alton, IL- December 18, 2025 — West Star Aviation is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to addressing the nationwide shortage of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) has achieved a remarkable 100% […]
From left to right: Jon Hein, Regional Sales Manager, Landing Gear & Accessories (West Star Aviation); Marc-Olivier Gagnon, Vice President, Support Products (Héroux-Devtek); Steve Goede, Vice President, Components & Accessories (West Star Aviation); Rui Rodrigues, Technical Support Manager (Héroux-Devtek); and Mauricio Lopez, Eng., PMP, Deputy Director, Product Support (Héroux-Devtek). East Alton, IL – October 12, […]
At West Star Aviation, we are truly excited to embrace the next chapter of our story, a narrative that reflects not just our commitment to our customers but also our deep appreciation for the relationships we’ve built over the years. This endeavor isn’t merely about expanding our physical footprint; it’s about enhancing our operational capabilities […]
From AOG Technician to Aviation Leader: Dan Moll’s Inspiring Journey at West Star Aviation, Honored with the AMT Under 40 Award Perryville, MO – July 23, 2025 – West Star Aviation is thrilled to announce that Dan Moll, one of our dedicated team members, has been selected as a 2025 AMT Under 40 honoree by […]
West Star Aviation: Fully Prepared to Support Gogo C1 Upgrades East Alton, IL – June 24, 2025 – West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is set to offer robust support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Recently, Gogo announced the granting of Supplemental Type Certification (STC) […]
West Star Aviation: Continuing Our Legacy of Service through Partnership with Greenbriar East Alton, IL– May 21, 2025– West Star Aviation is proud to announce a significant milestone following its acquisition by Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., from The Sterling Group. This partnership represents an exciting evolution in West Star’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional maintenance, […]
Celebrating Innovation: West Star Aviation Academy Honored with Aviation Week Program Excellence Award East Alton, IL– May 14, 2025– West Star Aviation is thrilled to announce that its West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA), a program dedicated to training and developing the next generation of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, has been awarded the prestigious Aviation Week Program […]
Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: West Star Aviation Named #1 MRO for 2025 in PRASE Survey for the 10th Time East Alton, IL– April 17, 2025– West Star Aviation is thrilled to announce that the company has once again been voted as the #1 Preferred Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider in the 2025 Professional […]
East Alton, IL – April 17th, 2025 –West Star Aviation is excited to announce the graduation of its second cohort from the West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA), equipping 22 aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) with the skills necessary to thrive in the aviation industry. This event marks another milestone in our dedicated efforts to tackle […]
