This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

ACE 2026 - September 8th

Related information from the Handbook...

West Star Aviation
Maintenance

BAN's World Gazetteer

Tennessee
The bimonthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Falcon programme manager joins West Star
A former customer as well as a former employee, Brian Jansen is back at West Star Aviation to manage its Falcon programme in Tennessee.
Airframe and powerplant license holder Brian Jansen rejoins West Star as Falcon programme manager.

West Star Aviation has appointed Brian Jansen as the new Falcon programme manager at its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jansen has over 29 years of aviation experience from previous roles as lead and maintenance technician at West Star, Falcon programme manager at parts supplier Avmats and most recently as director of maintenance at manufacturing technology and services company Barry-Wehmiller. He received his A&P licence from Southwestern Illinois College.

“Brian brings a long tenure of aviation maintenance to West Star and we are excited to have him as part of the team again,” says Chattanooga general manager Steve Goede. “As a previous customer, Brian values the quality of workmanship we provide to our customers, making him a perfect fit for the position by continuing to provide personal service and exceptional maintenance to our Falcon clientele.”

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of this team again,” adds Jansen, “and I appreciate the unlimited growth possibilities that are available at West Star.”

Other News
 
Western carries out debut Falcon 8X 1C check
August 22, 2026
Western Aircraft's Boise, Idaho facility received its first designation as a heavy jet service centre from Dassault Falcon Jet in 2001 and has since completed more than 140 C-checks across the Falcon fleet.
Gulfstream expert at West Star is a Dunn deal
August 17, 2026
Starlink dealer Jet Access Maintenance looks to the future
July 20, 2026
The addition of Starlink further expands Jet Access Maintenance's connectivity and avionics capabilities, providing customers with additional options to align aircraft technology investments with operational needs.
Duncan in line to distribute Klatt Works SAVED mask
June 29, 2026
In a smoke-in-the-cockpit emergency, SAVED's see-through optics display flight data and nose camera video inside the pilot's oxygen mask, helping pilots safely land the aircraft. A Gulfstream STC is on the way.