Category: News
April 16, 2019 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that MSP Aero will be rebranded as a West Star Aviation satellite location, effective immediately. West Star Aviation acquired MSP Aero LLC in November of 2017 and has, until now, operated as a stand-alone facility that retained their independent brand. MSP Aero is an […]
April 2, 2019 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that its recently expanded Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility is now offering landing gear overhaul and repair for a variety of airframes. The newly expanded facility includes an accessory and component shop allowing West Star to broaden its continued support for Embraer Phenom 100 and […]
March 5, 2019 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Mark Crotty has been named the Program Manager for Embraer at their East Alton facility. Crotty will be responsible for the Embraer program at the full service Authorized Service Center. Crotty previously held various leadership roles at Constant Aviation, most recently as the […]
February 21, 2019 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that its Chattanooga (CHA) facility has been named an Authorized Service Center for Embraer Lineage 1000 and 1000E, continuing to enhance the Chattanooga location as a one stop shop for Embraer customers. Additional capabilities include avionics repair and installation, airframe and engine inspections, service […]
January 22, 2019 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce the completion of construction on a new 60,000 sq. ft. hangar at its East Alton, IL (ALN) location. The state of the art hangar is now operational and accepting customers for service. The hangar features 40,000 sq. ft. of hangar space and 20,000 sq […]
January 15, 2019 ‐ West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Tommi Krell has been named Director of Corporate Communications. Krell will be responsible for managing internal employee communications channels, as well as assisting Human Resources with enhancing and expanding corporate recruiting strategies. Krell has 5+ years of aviation marketing and communications experience, previously […]
December 13, 2018 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce they have received an FAA STC for the installation of Mid-Continent MD93 series digital clock/USB charger in Falcon 50 Aircraft. This unique 2-in-1 solution saves panel space by combining a multi-function digital clock with dual USB charging ports. “The MD93 delivers accurate time keeping […]
November 27, 2018 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Jeff Yeager has been promoted to Program Manager, Landing Gear / Accessory Program at our GJT facility. Jeff was hired in 2011 and has been instrumental in helping to develop West Star’s Grand Junction Landing Gear Program which includes service for Challenger, Hawker/Textron […]
November 20, 2018– West Star Aviation is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Flite Components, an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station. Conveniently located minutes away from Dallas Love Field airport, the company supports corporate and commercial aircraft operators, MROs and OEMs worldwide. Flite Components specializes in aerostructure and composite repair in addition to the […]
November 16, 2018 – West Star Aviation highlighted the new Paint and Maintenance Hangars at the Chattanooga facility Open House, November 7, 2018, attended by customers, vendors and employees. With over 300 people in attendance at the open house, including Mayor Jim Coppinger and Charles Wood, VP of Economic Development with the Chattanooga Chamber of […]