US MRO specialist West Star Aviation has reached a significant milestone following its acquisition by Greenbriar Equity Group, from The Sterling Group. This partnership represents an evolution in West Star's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional MRO services for the business aviation sector.

Since its founding in 1947, West Star has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its customers. Greenbriar's investment reinforces this commitment and aligns seamlessly with the company's strategic focus on expanding its capabilities with ongoing investments in infrastructure and people while enhancing the overall customer experience.

Stephen Maiden, CEO of West Star, states: “We are on the brink of an exciting evolution, and we couldn't be more energised by the opportunities ahead. Greenbriar's extensive expertise in the aviation sector will enable us to serve our customers more effectively while ensuring the steadfast support of our remarkable workforce, an essential foundation of our success.”

This partnership builds on the strong foundation established during West Star's time with Sterling, and the company extends its heartfelt gratitude for its unwavering support throughout its ownership. The experiences gained during this period have finely shaped West Star into a leader in the industry, and the company deeply appreciates the opportunities provided by the Sterling team.

As the company moves forward, it remains vigilant in its focus on its customers' unique needs and will leverage the talents of its workforce to drive its goals. With comprehensive MRO capabilities across all major OEM aircraft and the nation's largest aircraft on ground (AOG) technician network, West Star is well-positioned to continue delivering high-quality services and address customer needs promptly.

“We are confident in the impactful opportunities this partnership with Greenbriar brings for our future. It embodies our unwavering dedication to service and the consistent support we aim to provide to our exceptional team and valued customers,” adds Maiden.

West Star Aviation is poised for this new era of growth and innovation and looks forward to enhancing its capabilities and expanding its reach within the business aviation market, all while prioritising the needs of its clients and workforce.

“We would like to thank Stephen and the entire West Star team for placing their trust in Sterling and for all of their work in building West Star into a market leader over the past several years,” states John Griffin, partner at The Sterling Group.

“West Star is an exceptional business with comprehensive capabilities and a strong customer value proposition that aligns with Greenbriar's strategy of partnering with market leading aviation and aerospace businesses poised for growth,” adds Noah Blitzer, managing director at Greenbriar. “We are excited to partner with Stephen and his team to continue building on West Star's legacy as a premier MRO provider delivering high quality service to its customers.”