West Star Aviation has announced its recent designation as an authorized overhaul facility for the Embraer Praetor and Legacy jets landing gear, achieved through a strategic partnership with Héroux-Devtek Inc.
This milestone highlights our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional landing gear service and support for Embraer aircraft, specifically the Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 models.
Steve Goede, VP of Landing Gear and Accessories said: “We are truly honored to receive this prestigious authorisation, which enhances our long-standing relationship with Embraer as an authorized service center for over 15 years.
“Our state-of-the-art landing gear facilities in Chattanooga, TN, and Grand Junction, CO, enable us not just to keep pace with, but to exceed, the rigorous demands of landing gear overhaul.
“This partnership with Héroux-Devtek Inc. ensures that we can deliver the highest caliber of service to Embraer operators.”
Marc-Olivier Gagnon, VP of Engineering and Product Support from Héroux-Devtek said: “Leveraging on West Star Aviation capabilities as an Embraer authorized aircraft maintenance facility for the Legacy/Praetor, adding landing gear capabilities to West Star in-house portfolio of services will allow to shorten the overall turnaround time and ensure an outstanding customer experience.”
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Specialized Capabilities
West Star Aviation’s facilities have been thoughtfully designed and equipped to provide comprehensive overhaul services,
featuring:
- Collaborative Training/Learning Classrooms: Allows our technicians to access updated training and best practices directly
related to Embraer’s specifications and Héroux-Devtek’s OEM standards. - Dedicated Cadmium Plating Line with Chemistry Lab: This specialized in-house process ensures precise corrosion
treatment for landing gear components in compliance with Héroux-Devtek’s quality requirements. - Energy Saving Lighting and Operational Equipment: Implementation of energy-efficient technologies that enhance
productivity while supporting our commitment to environmental sustainability. - Advanced Paint Removal and High-Tech Cleaning Processes: Cutting-edge techniques utilized for the thorough
preparation and inspection of landing gear components. - Distinctive Shop Architecture and Design: Geared towards optimizing workflow efficiency, ensuring a smooth operation
from disassembly through to assembly and testing. - OEM Advanced Techniques and Training: Directly aligned with Héroux-Devtek’s methods, ensuring that all employees
are equipped with the knowledge to meet or exceed OEM standards. - Precision Tooling and Equipment: Built to the pinnacle of aerospace standards, enabling us to deliver repairs and
overhauls that meet Héroux-Devtek’s stringent specifications. - Integrated and Equipped Modern Infrastructure: Supporting precise testing and calibration of landing gear systems,
crucial for maintaining type certification. - Smart Technology: Inclusion of advanced technological systems, allowing our technicians real-time access to the
necessary technical data to facilitate accurate overhaul procedures.
