West Star Aviation has announced the completion of its new hangar at the East Alton facility, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
This milestone follows the ground breaking in June of 2023 and marks a significant investment in West Star Aviation’s commitment to growth and excellence.
The new hangar, officially named Hangar 67, adds 75,700 square feet of space, including 40,000 square feet of dedicated hangar space and 35,700 square feet of support space for the company’s advanced modification capabilities.
In addition to providing a significant increase in available hangar space, the expansion enhances West Star’s capacity for interior, avionics, and sheet metal services, while enabling the implementation of cutting-edge production technologies, including a new state-of-the-art design centre.
Stephen Maiden, CEO of West Star Aviation said: “The completion of Hangar 67 represents another significant moment in West Star Aviation’s vision for the future.
“This new facility not only enhances our service capabilities but also exemplifies our ongoing commitment to growth and innovation to ensure we are prepared to meet the needs of our valued customers.”
The $20 million investment in the facility in East Alton includes state-of-the-art equipment and tooling, further enhancing West Star Aviation’s capabilities.
The expansion is expected to create 60-80 new jobs, contributing to the economic development of the local community.
Brian Bauwens, general manager of the East Alton facility said: “This expansion is a testament to the incredible growth we’ve experienced at our East Alton facility.
“The added capacity and advanced resources will have a tremendous impact on our operations and our ability to serve our customers more efficiently.”
West Star Aviation worked closely with Contegra Construction and the St. Louis Regional Airport throughout the project.
Danny Adams, airport director for ALN, highlighted: “Our longstanding partnership with West Star Aviation has been a driving force in the continued development of the St. Louis Regional Airport.
“We share in West Star Aviation’s commitment toward excellence, and are privileged that they have chosen this location to grow their legacy of providing industry-leading service,”.
