Press Release

West Star Aviation has welcomed its first 20-year Global Express inspection.

Issued by West Star Aviation.

December 17, 2019

West Star is pleased to announce it has completed its first 20-year Global Express inspection at its East Alton (ALN) location.

The 240-month inspection incorporated gear overhaul, numerous Service Bulletin updates including the inboard flap 700-57-050, upgrades to existing Honeywell DU875s avionics with new Primus Elite enhanced features, and a complete strip and re-paint of the Global Express aircraft.

"Considering West Star's extensive experience with Global Express aircraft, we stand ready for additional inspections coming due in 2020 and look forward to providing these operators with a full range of inspection and service capabilities," stated Steve Bates, technical sales manager, ALN.

West Star Aviation specialises in the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs, avionics installations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, surplus avionics sales, 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 also maintains satellite facilities at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, Illinois; Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, Texas; Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and Grand Junction facilities.