Author: Patrick Recer
West Star is pleased to announce the approval of the next 25 apprentices selected for their new West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) at their east Alton, IL (ALN) facility. WSAA was opened earlier this year in collaboration with Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), as an initiative that aims to address the ongoing shortage of aircraft maintenance […]
In 2023, Meggitt/Securaplane published a Field Service Letter (FSL) announcing the retirement of the Securaplane CMX, CAM, and CMZ-03 series cameras. These cameras are installed on many aircraft by the OEM during completion and then integrated into the aircraft’s flight deck and Cabin Management Systems. This product retirement means that no new standard-definition cameras from […]
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer, has completed several Starlink installations across their network, with many more already scheduled. Starlink installation is available at all of West Star’s full-service locations, along with several satellite facilities. Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet, all with 24/7 support and highly reliable connectivity using realtime telemetry and high-fidelity performance monitoring. […]
West Star Aviation, a Universal Avionics Authorized Service Center, has recently completed an InsightTM Display system installation on a Falcon 2000 aircraft at their GJT facility, a first for the company. The Insight is a flight deck upgrade that replaces the original Proline IV CRT displays with new LCD displays. The system can incorporate the new […]
West Star Aviation’s East Alton, IL facility has been awarded the 2024 Pioneer Award for the development of the new West Star Aviation Academy by the local chamber, River Bend Growth Association (RBGA). For a business to be awarded a contribution to the region’s quality of life, its economy, and toward making River Bend the […]
“How do I start?” At West Star Aviation, we get this question about aircraft interiors from our customers all the time. The answer is actually quite simple: What inspires you? When you begin to think about the interior of your aircraft, inspiration is key to how you can convey your thoughts. Inspiration can literally be […]
What Aircraft Are Affected:DASSAULT FALCON 7X SERVICE BULLETIN 337 – R1 is applicable to Falcon 7x aircraft with the serial numbers 2 and subsequent which have not previously implemented DASSAULT AVIATION modification FALCON 7x M1446. Reason:SB-7X-337R1 cites that evidence of overheating on the negative feeder terminal of battery 1 has been reported. This overheating may […]
West Star Aviation – Chattanooga Completes First Garmin 5000 Install For Citation 560XLS West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga location recently completed their first Garmin 5000 installation on a Citation 560XLS. The installation marks the continuation of a longstanding relationship between West Star and Garmin to deliver in-demand avionics options to our Citation customers. The Chattanooga, TN […]
Operators sometimes see the “Discretionary Maintenance” section as something they can routinely skip over. However, West Star Aviation Specialists urge you to take another look at these sections, particularly depending on where you are based and operate most. Specifically, please do not ignore Chapter 5-19-00 DISCRETIONARY MAINTENANCE which outlines the 15-45-90 Day Aircraft washes depending […]
West Star is pleased to announce that several locations in their network have been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for 2023, including four of their full-services locations: East Alton, IL (ALN); Chattanooga, TN (CHA); Grand Junction, CO (GJT) and Perryville, MO (PCD). The Diamond Award is the FAA’s highest achievement for technicians and […]
