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West Star Aviation gains Embraer authorisation for Chattanooga
Following recent expansion efforts, West Star occupies over 85,000 sq ft at Chattanooga Metropolitan airport. The full-service MRO has been named an authorised service centre for Lineage 1000 and 1000Es.
West Star Aviation, Chattanooga general manager Steve Goede.

West Star Aviation's Chattanooga facility has been named an authorised service centre for Embraer Lineage 1000 and 1000E aircraft. The company says this will continue to enhance the Chattanooga location as a one-stop shop for Embraer customers.

Additional capabilities include avionics repair and installation, airframe and engine inspections, service bulletin installation and compliance, along with full interior redesign and refurbishment and exterior paint services.

”We are pleased to be able to add the Embraer Lineage 1000/1000E aircraft to our Embraer authorisation at our Chattanooga facility,” says general manager Steve Goede. “And we will continue to expand our capabilities scope to ensure we provide our customers the quality service they deserve at each of our locations.”

The inclusion of the Lineage models now extends to both the Chattanooga and East Alton facilities. West Star offers Embraer factory approved base services on Phenom 100/300 and Legacy 450, 500, 600, 650 series at three of the full-service MRO locations of East Alton, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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