West Star Aviation acquires additional hangar space at CHA facility

West Star Aviation Press Release | February 25, 2021

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West Star Aviation recently acquired additional hangar space at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. The additional hangar space will accommodate the growth of the Embraer program while being able to accommodate additional customers with their maintenance and scheduling needs.

The Chattanooga location is a one stop shop for Embraer maintenance, as well as being the only OEM Authorized Phenom 100 and 300 Landing Gear Overhaul facility. With combined experience of over 102 years, the Embraer team has the expertise to complete scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, landing gear overhaul, interior and paint refurbishments or complete customization as requested.

The Chattanooga location is a one stop shop for Embraer maintenance, as well as being the only OEM Authorized Phenom 100 and 300 Landing Gear Overhaul facility. West Star Aviation Photo

“With the additional 12,500 sq. ft of hangar space, our expert staff now has the ability to offer additional maintenance and service needs to even more customers, reducing turn times and getting our customers back in the air sooner,” said Michael Forehand, Embraer Program Manager (CHA).

West Star is proud to have been voted the #1 Preferred MRO for seven consecutive years from 2014-2020 in Professional Pilot Magazine’s annual PRASE Survey.  The survey first included the ‘Most Preferred MRO’ category in 2014 and West Star has won the #1 slot each year since its inception.  West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs, avionics installations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, accessory services and parts.

In addition to its primary facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; and Perryville, MO, West Star Aviation also maintains satellite facilities at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL; Centennial Airport in Denver, CO; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and Grand Junction facilities.  West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise while providing world-class customer services in all the organization’s divisions.  For more information visit www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.

This press release was prepared and distributed by West Star Aviation.

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