US maintenance and modification company Pro Star Aviation is opening a new authorised Pilatus centre at the Gerald R. Ford International airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The facility is now fully operational, offering aircraft sales, service and technical support from a convenient location.

The extensive 37,000 sq ft development features a modern hangar facility as well as a two-storey office structure including glass tower sections enhancing the flow of natural light into the building. The space also offers customer and staff amenities such as a pilot lounge, planning, cafeteria and relaxation areas.

Henry Laughlin, Pro Star group CEO states: “Completing this expansion into West Michigan is a proud accomplishment for our team, and we are delighted to celebrate such an important milestone. Providing our Pilatus customers in the region with exceptional service and support is of great importance, and this new facility will enable us to elevate that effort to the next level.”

Piotr Wolak, vice president of customer support for Pilatus Business Aircraft, adds: “We are delighted to see Pro Star undertake this significant expansion to the authorised service network. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products, however, of equal importance is our support network across the country. This new facility further bolsters that capability and commitment to the Pilatus community.”

Pro Star Aviation is headquartered at the Manchester-Boston Regional airport in New Hampshire. The firm is an authorised factory sales and service centre for Pilatus Aircraft including the PC-12 turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Company services include avionics upgrades, business aviation connectivity, special mission aircraft modifications and aircraft sales. Pro Star is part of the Laughlin Family aviation group of companies, which was founded in 1948. Group activities also include FBO, airline services and aircraft de-icing.