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West Star Aviation announces the appointment of Connor Mottice as regional sales manager for the Ohio Valley region, serving customers across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Eastern Canada. Mottice steps into the role with more than a decade of experience at West Star Aviation, bringing a strong background in maintenance, quality, and technical sales.

West Star Aviation announces the appointment of Christi Tannahill as the company's new ambassador. In this role, Tannahill will collaborate closely with West Star’s leadership and client-facing teams to elevate customer experience, expand strategic partnerships, and further strengthen the company’s position as a trusted partner within the aviation industry.

West Star Aviation, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation, announces it has completed the acquisition of 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.

West Star Aviation, an independent maintenance, repair and overhaul provider in business aviation, announces a new groundbreaking expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus. The expansion will increase the Chattanooga site to approximately 400,000 square feet, with completion targeted for February 2027.

West Star Aviation, an independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in the business-aviation industry, announces the appointment of Brian Howell as chief commercial officer (CCO). Reporting to CEO Stephen Maiden, Howell will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive go-to-market strategy designed to drive organic growth and enhance service delivery for customers.

West Star Aviation announces it has successfully completed its 175th installation of Starlink systems. This milestone represents the company's commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions for the aviation industry and enhancing the flying experience for customers.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Dwayne Chandler to the position of director of Avionics Business Development. With over 30 years of experience in business aviation and avionics, Chandler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will significantly enhance operations. The promotion highlights West Star Aviation's commitment to quality and dedication to providing great service to its customers.

West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is offering support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Gogo recently announced the granting of supplemental type certification for this unit across 42 aircraft models, catering to approximately 70% of its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers in North America.

West Star Aviation announces its acquisition by Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., from The Sterling Group.

Since its founding in 1947, West Star has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its customers. Greenbriar’s investment reinforces this commitment and aligns seamlessly with the company’s strategic focus on expanding its capabilities with ongoing investments in infrastructure and people while enhancing the overall customer experience. 

West Star Aviation announces that its West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA), a program dedicated to training and developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians, has been awarded the Aviation Week Program Excellence Award for its innovative approach. The accolade was presented at the annual Defense Conference in Washington, D.C., where WSAA was celebrated among the top programs in the aerospace and defense industry.