Author: Alissa DiDonato
East Alton, IL — June 5th, 2026 — West Star Aviation is seeing strong early benefits from its March acquisition of DC Jet as it continues to strengthen its AOG (Aircraft on Ground) capabilities ahead of the busy summer season. With calls into West Star Aviation’s dedicated AOG control center already increasing, the added […]
East Alton, IL- June 2, 2026 — West Star Aviation is proud to announce the establishment of a new satellite location in Addison, Texas, marking the fifth West Star Aviation satellite and expanding capabilities to better serve operators across the Dallas metroplex. The Addison location represents a key milestone as the newest West Star Aviation […]
East Alton, IL, April 30, 2026 – West Star Aviation announced today the appointment of Christi Tannahill as an ambassador. In this role, Tannahill will collaborate closely with West Star’s leadership and client-facing teams to elevate customer experience, expand strategic partnerships, and further strengthen the company’s position as a trusted partner within the aviation industry. […]
East Alton, IL – March 3, 2026, West Star Aviation, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation, today announced it has completed the acquisition of DCJet. The addition of DCJet strengthens West Star’s nationwide service footprint and enhances the company’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) […]
Chattanooga, Tennessee- February 18, 2026, West Star Aviation, a leading independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider in business aviation, today announced a new groundbreaking expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus. The project is driven by a growing volume of customer maintenance needs and powered by the skilled teams who keep aircraft maintained and returned to […]
East Alton, IL – February 12, 2026 – West Star Aviation, a leading independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider in the business aviation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Howell as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Reporting to CEO Stephen Maiden, Howell will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive go-to-market […]
https://youtu.be/TjOZKS4fvK8 Chattanooga, Tennessee — January 19, 2026 — West Star Aviation is thrilled to announce an upcoming video series that will provide a captivating and informative glimpse into our aircraft paint and interior services. These videos invite potential clients to experience firsthand what it’s like to collaborate with our dedicated team and to discover how we […]
East Alton, IL—January 12, 2026— West Star Aviation, a leading independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider to the business aviation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Schwartz to its Board of Directors. He will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Spencer brings a wealth of expertise and a strong […]
East Alton, IL—January 9, 2026—We are excited to share an incredible achievement: West Star Aviation has successfully completed our 175th installation of Starlink systems. This milestone represents our commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions in the aviation industry and enhancing the flying experience for our valued customers. Reaching 175 Starlink installations highlights our commitment to […]
East Alton, IL- January 8, 2026 —West Star Aviation is excited to announce the promotion of Dwayne Chandler to the position of Director of Avionics Business Development. With over 30 years of experience in business aviation and avionics, Dwayne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will significantly enhance our operations. This promotion highlights […]
