Author: Michelle Neuhaus
What Are These Service Bulletins For? Bombardier has issued a series of Services Bulletins in regard to I/B, Mid & O/B flap assemblies that recommend inspection and modification of flaps for corrosion & drainage issues. In-board Flap SBs: SB700-57-050 Global Express/XRS SB700-1A11-57-016 Global 5000 SB700-57-5005 Global 5000 GVFD SB700-57-6005 Global 6000 GVFD 6000 Middle Flap […]
Phenom 100 and 300 operators will notice that the aisle trim in their aircraft is plated to match the cabin accouterments. The trim features a clear plastic film over it that is installed from the factory to reduce damage from general wear and use. Inevitably over time, this plastic film tears and the plating becomes […]
Previous Next Alternative Material Coverings Can Provide Benefits AND Save BIG Money! What Is Alternative Material Covering? Alternative material covering is when a wood-veneered cabin component like a bulkhead or table is covered with a different material like leather, Ultraleather or patterned fabrics instead of re-applying a veneer. Why Would I Want To Consider Alternative […]
West Star Aviation’s unique “Stay Connected” customer program that was developed to stay in front of customers during the pandemic when travel was not possible has evolved into something more. With the cancelation of shows and limited travel options for salespeople, it was imperative to stay closely connected to customers. The original Stay Connected program […]
West Star Aviation is pleased to announce they are completing a remodel and expansion of their Aircraft Interior Design Center at their Grand Junctions, CO (GJT) facility. The newly updated larger Design Center will include extensive material and sample storage displays to provide customers an expanded, well-lit space for viewing design renderings and detailed materials […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Sies to Falcon Maintenance Supervisor at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Dan has over 20 years of aviation experience starting with West Star in the Citation department and then transferring to Falcon in 2006 as an AMT Lead for the past four years. “Dan […]
West Star Aviation is expanding second shifts at their four full-service locations (ALN, GJT, PCD and CHA) to improve overall efficiency and reduce turn times. The second shift efforts implemented to date have reduced turn times by as much as 25-30% in certain instances. West Star is also adding new technology allowing for on-demand tech […]
As part of a company-wide objective of improving efficiency and further reducing downtimes, West Star Aviation has implemented the Corridor Go program that will put custom configured iPads in the hands of over 600 technicians. The new technology will improve the scaling of the overall work process on the shop floor, leading to a simpler […]
In the months leading up to the looming ADS-B Out mandate, many operators were scrambling to get their aircraft compliant. Those with Collins Flight Management Systems (Pro Line IV, Pro Line 21, and Pro Line Fusion) upgraded their GPS-4000 sensors to the new, WAAS-compliant GPS-4000S, part number 822-2189-100. These upgrades may have also been done […]
This guide is to help where Flight Data Recording Regulations, come into question for domestic aircraft transitioning to FAR Part 91 and 135 Operations, or a foreign aircraft imported into operations, under FAA registration. Below is a High-Level view of both FAR Part 91 and Part 135 Operational requirements as it relates to FDR/DFDR requirements. […]
