INDUSTRY NEWS
June/July 2015 airportbusiness 7
West Star Aviaton Now Operatng
New Satellite Facility At
Chicago Executve Airport
West Star Aviation recently announced they are operating a satellite facility at Chicago Executive
Airport in Chicago, Ill. A Class 4 Repair Station, CRS PAZD068H, West Star will provide maintenance
and avionics troubleshooting and repairs, minor inspections, customer assistance, as well as support
the AOG and mobile repair activity in the area. The satellite facility is already fully operational and
features 12,915 square feet of hangar space as well as 3,208 square feet of shop and office space.
"Our main goal for the satellite facility is to provide support to the Priester Aviation and Net Jets
operations at the airport, as well as to any customers located in Chicago or the surrounding areas,"
says Tom Hilboldt, former supervisor at West Star's East Alton facility who has been promoted to
satellite manager.
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