October 22, 2018

West Star Aviation Receives Wi-Fi TPED STC For Installations on Select Falcon and Challenger Aircraft

October 22, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce the company has received several STCs for Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) compatibility in the 2.4 GHz/5GHz frequency band using IEEE 802.11 b/h/n/ac protocols.

October 22, 2018

West Star Aviation Receives EASA Approval For Honeywell CD-830 Installation

October 22, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation is approved to install these units in various models of aircraft including Hawker, Challenger, Global Express, Embraer, Falcon, Gulfstream and more that were previously equipped with a Honeywell FMS model CD-810, CD-815 or CD-820 CDU.

July 30, 2018

West Star Aviation Completes First Falcon 7X C-Inspection

July 30, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation recently completed its first Falcon 7X C- inspection at its East Alton, IL (KALN), facility.

July 13, 2018

West Star Aviation Ramps Up For Fourth Full-Service Facility at Perryville Regional Airport (KPCD)

July 13, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation has acquired hangars at Perryville Regional Airport (KPCD) in Perryville, MO, and will quickly bring capabilities online as its fourth full-service maintenance facility.

June 22, 2018

West Star Aviation Launches Maintenance Event Portal for Customers

June 22, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star will be offering this service to customers who have their aircraft in-house at any of their full-service facilities.

May 25, 2018

West Star Aviation Names Keith Schroeder Midwest Regional Sales Manager

May 25, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Keith will be responsible for the Midwest territory which includes Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Manitoba Canada.

May 21, 2018

West Star Aviation Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certification for Houston Satellite Location

May 21, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation's satellite location at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO), has received FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification.

May 03, 2018

West Star Aviation Announces Aviation Industry Veteran Jim Rankin as CEO

May 03, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation recently announced an enhancement to their leadership team by adding Jim Rankin as CEO.

April 20, 2018

West Star Aviation Announces Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair

April 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation has appointed Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair.

November 10, 2017

West Star Aviation Announces Acquisition of Minneapolis-Based MSP Aero LLC

November 10, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced its acquisition of MSP Aero LLC, a Minneapolis-based company working with avionics, interiors, minor paint and window restoration at KMSP and surrounding areas.

November 08, 2017

West Star Aviation Announces Apprenticeship Program

November 08, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced it has teamed up with Careerwise in Colorado to establish a long-term apprenticeship for upcoming talent. West Star will begin to host its apprentices in August of 2018.

October 17, 2017

West Star Aviation Appoints New Sales Managers at Two Locations

October 17, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced James (Jim) Woodliff as its South Central Regional Sales Manager. The company also announced Scott McDonald as its East South Central Regional Sales Manager.

September 21, 2017

West Star Aviation East Alton Receives Authorized Service Center Status from Embraer on Legacy Aircraft

September 21, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced that its East Alton (ALN) facility has been named an Authorized Service Center for all Legacy (450, 500, 600 & 650) aircraft, as well as Lineage 1000 and 1000E.

August 14, 2017

West Star Aviation's Dave Girard Receives the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

August 14, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced Dave Girard received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for 50 years as a mechanic.

June 07, 2017

West Star Aviation Announces Its New Dedicated Landing Gear Facility Is Officially Open For Business

June 07, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that its new dedicated landing gear facility, located in Grand Junction, CO is now officially open for business. West Star Aviation celebrated the grand opening with an open house at the facility on May 26, 2017.

May 25, 2017

West Star Aviation Receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification For Denver Satellite Location

May 25, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation receives a FAA Part 145 repair station certification for their Denver satellite location at Centennial Airport (APA).

May 04, 2017

West Star Aviation Announces Acquisition of Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS)

May 04, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced its acquisition of Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS), a composite, structures and assembly repair shop located in Cedar Hill, TX.

March 23, 2017

West Star Aviation Receives ODA Approval

March 23, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures Manual (PM) Rev. C received FAA approval. West Star is now delegated to accept Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs). The ICA delegated acceptance authority will enable West Star to be in better control of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) schedule.

February 24, 2016

WEST STAR AVIATION Received STC for Upgrade to the Honeywell CAS-100B TCAS II with 7.1 Software

February 24, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the upgrade of the Honeywell CAS-81A/TPA-81A or the CAS-100A/TPA-100A with 7.0 software to the CAS-100B/TPA-100B with 7.1 software.

February 04, 2016

West Star Aviation Receives ODA/STC Certificate From FAA

February 04, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation announced that they received an Organizational Design Authorization (ODA) allowing them to issue Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects on behalf of the FAA.

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