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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
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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
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West Star Taps Vocus SMS for Safety 24/7 Program

Software helps align company's safety management system with FAA and ICAO guidelines
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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
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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
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Selling Jet East to West Star for $131M

Deal expected to close in November
Jet East Booth NBAA-BACE 2023 (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Completes Expansion of Tennessee Facility

An expansion push at West Star Aviation saw the addition of 57,000 sq ft of space in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
West Star Aviation principles celebrate expansion of Chattanooga, facility.