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West Star Aviation

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Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star Developing Three Embraer Gogo Galileo STCs

Approval for these aircraft is expected in early 2025
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rotortech and West Star Aviation Upgrade Audio Systems

Both companies installed PS Engineering’s PAC45 digital audio systems in two separate aircraft
PS Engineering Falcon 2000 Cockpit
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Add Hangar at Colorado Maintenance Base

Project will entail an additional 109,000 sq ft of hangar and ramp space
West Star Aviation CEO Stephen Maiden (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's Academy Graduates First Class

West Star Aviation Academy has already inducted its second class
West Star Aviation Academy first graduating class
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Cuts Ribbon on Major Illinois Facility Expansion

Increase will bring the company to 545,000 sq ft of facilities at East Alton
Ribbon cutting on new West Star hangar at KALN
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Taps Vocus SMS for Safety 24/7 Program

Software helps align company's safety management system with FAA and ICAO guidelines
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Moves To Evolve Management Structure

Chairman Jim Rankin cedes CEO duties to Stephen Maiden
West Star Aviation
Training and Workforce

West Star Aviation Academy Recruits More Mx Apprentices

The aviation maintenance school is collaborating with Southwestern Illinois College
West Star aviation mechanic works on an engine
Training and Workforce

West Star Open House Welcomes First Academy Class

Many maintenance companies are opening their own technician training programs
West Star Aviation Academy's inaugural class
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation

The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million
A Jet East mechanic works on avionics