West Star Aviation

Many maintenance companies are opening their own technician training programs

The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices

Deal expected to close in November

An expansion push at West Star Aviation saw the addition of 57,000 sq ft of space in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A 75,700-sq-ft expansion of West Star Aviation’s MRO facility at St. Louis Regional Airport will increase the site's total area to more than 500,000 sq ft.

A 75,700-sq-ft expansion of West Star Aviation’s MRO facility at St. Louis Regional Airport will increase the site's total area to more than 500,000 sq ft.

A Weststar AW139 became the first SAF-fueled helicopter to fly in Malaysia .

Derek Richardson joined West Star Aviation from stops at StandardAero and Jet Aviation.

West Star Aviation received extra training and acquired specialized equipment for the Williams International service bulletin on the FJ44-4A engine.