East Alton, IL, October 4, 2016 - West Star Aviation and Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) are pleased to announce they are nearing completion of a cooperative effort to develop an STC for a belted lavatory modification for the Hawker 800 and XP series aircraft.
The modification installation comprises the existing lav unit, a new head bumper pad, modified sidewall necessary to accommodate new brackets/belts, and the required ordinance sign and placards. Installation and fabrication of the head bumper pad and sidewall mod will be provided by West Star's world class Interior team. Installation is easily incorporated during a scheduled airframe inspection.
"The belted lavatory modification was developed as a result of cooperative efforts between West Star Aviation and AvFab, one of the most trusted seating and interior component providers in the industry, and will be well-received by Hawker operators everywhere," said Kendall Kreiling, Hawker Program Manager, West Star Aviation. " We are excited to share yet another interior option with our Hawker customers," Kreiling continued.
Voted #1 Preferred MRO in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Professional Pilot magazine annual “Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment” (PRASE) Survey for three consecutive years, West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint and parts.
In addition to its facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; and Chattanooga, TN, West Star Aviation runs maintenance operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL and Centennial Airport in Denver, CO. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its newly remodeled 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.
