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West Star Aviation announces acquisition of DCJet

West Star Aviation, the MRO services provider for the business aviation sector, has acquired DCJet Services (DCJet). The addition of DCJet strengthens West Star’s nationwide service footprint and enhances the company’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support across the United States. DCJet provides field maintenance and AOG expertise within the business […]

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Mike Ditmeyer, Vice President and General Manager, Chattanooga Location © West Star Aviation

West Star Aviation unveils major Chattanooga expansion

West Star Aviation has announced a significant expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus. The project responds to increasing customer maintenance demand and is supported by the skilled teams who return aircraft to service each day. Upon completion, targeted for February 2027, the Chattanooga site will extend to approximately 400,000 ft². The development enhances capacity and

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Greenbriar Equity acquires aviation MRO provider West Star Aviation

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

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Official ground-breaking ceremony at Grand Junction MRO facility © West Star Aviation

Breaking new ground: West Star Aviation sets course for growth

West Star Aviation has officially broken ground on a major expansion at its Grand Junction (GJT) MRO facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art hangar, adding 40,000 ft² to accommodate increasing demand for maintenance services, avionics installations, and interior refurbishments. The project also includes 38,000 ft² of

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West Star Aviation completes new East Alton facility-hangar

West Star Aviation has announced the completion of its new hangar at the East Alton facility, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27th. This achievement follows the ground-breaking in June 2023 and underscores West Star Aviation’s dedication to growth and excellence. The newly unveiled Hangar 67 adds a substantial 75,700 ft² of space, comprising 40,000

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West Star Aviation CHA has successfully installed a Collins Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics system in a Challenger 604 jet

West Star Aviation CHA installs first Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 

West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga (CHA) facility has successfully installed a Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system and the Cabin Management Solutions Evolve CMS in a Challenger 604 for the first time at this location.  The Challenger was at (CHA) for a 48-month airframe inspection, and the customer opted to have the avionics and cabin

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