Press Release

Issued by West Star Aviation.

October 24, 2017

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce an update the construction of a 48,380 sq. ft. paint facility at their Chattanooga, TN location with an anticipated completion date for September 2018.

The new Chattanooga paint facility that recently broke ground will be large enough to house aircraft up to and including Embraer Lineage 1000 and will also feature an additional strip and prep facility. Additional expansion plans for West Star's CHA location include a 90,600 sq. ft. office, shop and maintenance hangar.

Additionally, the CHA facility recently adjusted their second shift to better assist with the new facility and current demand at this location. These changes will include four 10-hour shifts of 2.00pm - 12.30am Monday through Thursday; The first and weekend shifts will remain the same.

“We are pleased to break ground on this project as it will allow us to begin offering our world-class paint services to our CHA customers. Our expansion efforts in Chattanooga truly help us continue to make this facility a one-stop maintenance shop for West Star customers in the area,” said Rodger Renaud, president and COO, West Star Aviation.