Flightstar Named Bombardier Learjet Authorized Service Facility

CHAMPAIGN, IL, March 13, 2012 - The Flightstar Corporation is proud to announce they have been named a factory authorized Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) for the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 series of aircraft. Flightstar joins a network of over 50 Bombardier service facilities in 21 countries, consisting of factory Authorized Service Facilities (ASF’s) and Line Maintenance Facilities (LMF’s) catering to the service needs of Bombardier business aircraft.

“We are very proud to join the Bombardier service team” said Flightstar President Bill Giannetti. “We now perform warranty repairs, service bulletins and all required periodic inspections on Lear 40 and 45 model aircraft. After maintaining our own jet fleet for over 25 years, Flightstar’s maintenance team is extremely well versed on getting the job done on time and on budget. And, as an operator of four Lear 45 aircraft ourselves, we are able to bring that experience to table for our customers.” 

Flightstar is an award winning FAA Certificated Repair Station and Class IV maintenance facility with full airframe, engine and avionics capability. With state of the art maintenance facilities, factory-trained technicians and a wide spectrum of service capabilities including AOG services, Flightstar provides top quality aircraft maintenance to business aircraft operators.

About Flightstar

Founded in 1978, Flightstar is an aviation service organization located at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport in Champaign, Illinois (KCMI). With over 100,000 square feet of office and hangar space, the company offers a wide range of services including a full-service fixed base operation (FBO), airline and general aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul operations (MRO), avionics sales, installation and repair, world-wide executive jet charter and full aircraft management services. With over 120 team members, Flightstar prides itself on providing world-class aviation services delivered with a Midwestern work ethic and highly personalized customer service. To learn more about Flightstar, visit www.flightstar.com or call (800)-747-4777.