Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (Greenbriar) has announced that funds managed by Greenbriar have acquired West Star Aviation (West Star), a highly regarded provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation aircraft, from The Sterling Group (Sterling). Financial details of the private transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1947, West Star has earned a strong reputation as a premier service provider in the business aviation sector. The company delivers comprehensive MRO capabilities for aircraft from all major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operates the largest nationwide aircraft on ground (AOG) technician network, ensuring fast and dependable mobile repair services. Backed by an experienced and knowledgeable management team, West Star remains committed to outstanding customer service and quality workmanship.
“In partnership with Sterling, West Star has continuously worked to deliver exceptional service to its customers, while growing to better support the business aviation market,” said Stephen Maiden, CEO of West Star. “As we embark on this next phase, Greenbriar’s extensive experience and proven track-record in expanding aviation aftermarket platforms will be invaluable to us. With their support, we aim to not only accelerate our progress and enhance our capabilities but also ensure that our dedicated employees and the unique needs of our customers remain at the forefront of everything we do.”
“West Star is an exceptional business with comprehensive capabilities and a strong customer value proposition that aligns with Greenbriar’s strategy of partnering with market leading aviation and aerospace businesses poised for growth,” said Noah Blitzer, Managing Director at Greenbriar. “We are excited to partner with Stephen and his team to continue building on West Star’s legacy as a premier MRO provider delivering high-quality service to its customers.”
