West Star announces the expansion of their Chattanooga, Tennessee, (CHA) facility with the opening of an additional leased hangar space of 19,200 square feet and 7,000 square feet of back shop support space that will be used as a dedicated Embraer support facility.
The hangar has been equipped with new LED lighting, fall protection and a completely remodeled office and lounge space for the comfort of our valued customers. Additionally, a fuel farm tank has been added along with dedicated support to the Embraer product line specifically.
“We are delighted to be able to offer this upgraded additional hangar and shop space, providing our team and customers with the much-needed area to service even more aircraft and specifically for our Embraer customers. As an Authorized Embraer Base Maintenance facility, the new space is a welcome addition for our Embraer operators,” said Steve Goede, general manager (CHA).
West Star has also recently started construction on additional hangar and office space to increase the total operational footprint to approximately 256,828 square feet effectively, once completed in June 2023.
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, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Perryville, Missouri, West Star Aviation maintains satellite facilities at Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, Illinois; Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, Texas; and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and Grand Junction facilities, as well as AOG/MRT services nationwide.
