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West Star Aviation (West Star)

Independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider

weststaraviation.com
Headquarters
East Alton, United States
Founded year
2002
Company type
Partnership
Number of employees
1,000–5,000

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Latest news about West Star Aviation (West Star)

In short: West Star Aviation expanded its operations through the acquisition of DCJet, facility groundbreakings, and several strategic executive appointments.

Company announcements

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    West Star Aviation advises Embraer operators on Emergency AD 2026-08-52

    The FAA directive addresses pitch trim actuator failures risking aircraft control loss. West Star offers rapid compliance checks, verifications, and replacements. Contact specialists for scheduling.

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    West Star reminds operators to plan for Pro Line

    It advises Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 operators to comply with SB 550-42-0020 for Pro Line Fusion Load 7.1. West Star provides evaluation, scheduling, installation, and testing.

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    West Star Aviation appoints Christi Tannahill as ambassador

    Tannahill, with 30+ years in aviation including at Textron, will enhance customer experience and partnerships. CEO praises her leadership.

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    West Star advises Global Express operators on 180-month inspection update

    Bombardier AW700-53-0979 revises interval to 120/120 months, allowing interior removal avoidance at 180-month if tasks done at 120-month. SRPSA needed before manual revision.

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Media coverage

  • Aviation International News

    West Star Aviation Acquires DCJet, Expanding Nationwide AOG Response and Maintenance Support

    West Star Aviation expects a thoughtful, measured integration approach, with an emphasis on maintaining continuity of service and preserving the people focused culture that made...

  • Aviation Week

    MRO Provider West Star Aviation Acquires DCJet

    West Star Aviation, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business aviation, has acquired DCJet, a provider of field maintenance and AOG (Aircraft...

  • PE Hub

    Greenbriar-backed West Star Aviation snaps up aircraft maintenance firm DCJet

    West Star Aviation, which is backed by Greenbriar Equity Group, has acquired DCJet, a Sterling, Virginia-based aircraft maintenance firm. West Star is a US-based provider...

  • Aviation International News

    West Star Aviation Breaks Ground on Major Expansion at Chattanooga, Tennessee Facility

    West Star Growing Authorizations, Facilities, Team West Star is authorized Embraer Legacy/Praetor overhaul facility Camp Systems, West Star Partner on AI Operations Manager Artifical intelligence...

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