Senior Editor

Jerry Siebenmark

MRO provider and FBO operator West Star Aviation will be recognized later this month for enhancing a regional economy by the RiverBend Growth Association in southwestern Illinois, the company announced yesterday. It is one of six organizations that will receive a Captain Award at an October 24 luncheon.&nbsp;

 


“We are honored to be recognized by RiverBend for our community and economic involvement in the region,” said West Star Aviation president and COO Rodger Renaud. “We will continue to contribute to the West Star communities while strengthening the overall economic growth in each area.”

 


West Star Aviation repairs and maintains airframes, engines, and APUs, as well as provides avionics installations and repairs, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, and parts. Its primary maintenance facilities are located in East Alton, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Perryville, Missouri. It also operates FBOs in East Alton and Grand Junction.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

West Star Recognized for Economic Boost in SW Illinois

The MRO provider and FBO operator is one of six organizations to be recognized by the economic development group.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Approvals due next year for various Bombardier and Gulfstream models

Lithium Battery STCs Underway for Popular Bizjets

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

MRO, defense, flight test are at capacity, taking over from work vacated

Bombardier Evolving in Wichita with Busy Base

Charles Alcock

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

More In Maintenance and Modifications

Lithium Battery STCs Underway for Popular Bizjets

Approvals due next year for various Bombardier and Gulfstream models

Bombardier Evolving in Wichita with Busy Base

MRO, defense, flight test are at capacity, taking over from work vacated

Rolls-Royce Expands CorporateCare Engine Cover

Foreign object damage to some fan blisks now covered by program

Aero Star Aviation Introduces AI Maintenance Assistant

Virtual assistant “Ava” is designed to reduce downtime and boost accuracy and efficiency

ASI Adds Ultrasonic Testing and New Product Lines

Gripedge tools and PM Research PMA products are now available

PC-24 Adopts AeroSync Max for Flight Data Connectivity

This is the first fixed-wing application for the Astronautics system

Yingling Aviation Reaching into New Horizons

The company is expanding space, capabilities, and workforce

Plane Place Aviation Is the Place for Hawker Parts and Maintenance

Based in Cleburne, Texas, the company has carved out an independent niche

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