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West Star Aviation appoints Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance
West Star
Aviation has announced the appointment of Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance
at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) facility, where he will oversee all maintenance programmes.Ray Sharp began his career as an Airframe and Powerplant technician at Cessna
before moving on to StandardAero , where he spent 25 years. During his time there, he progressed to the role of Director of Operations, managing both the airframe and avionics departments within the corporate aviation division. His experience spans a wide range of aircraft, including Falcon, Hawker, Lear, Cessna, Challenger, and Gulfstream
models.“Ray brings a wealth of knowledge in business aviation maintenance, avionics, and modifications to his new role,” said Brian Bauwens, Vice President/General Manager at West Star Aviation 's ALN facility. “His extensive experience in the aviation industry makes him an excellent fit for this position.”Ray Sharp's promotion is seen as a significant move for the company, given his expertise and deep understanding of corporate aviation. His leadership is expected to play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of West Star Aviation's maintenance operations at the East Alton facility.West Star Aviation is a provider of maintenance and repair services, specialising in the upkeep of airframes, engines, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Their services include avionics installation and repair, major aircraft modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior painting, accessory services, and parts supply.Airbus is responding to the forecasted demand for an additional 2.3 million trained workers in the airline services sector over the next 20 years by constructing a new aviation training campus. According to the latest Airbus Global Services forecast, this expa... Read More »The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream's flagship G700 aircraft, following its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval in May. This recognition from the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCA) further cements the G700 as a premie... Read More »Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of an Airbus A321neo aircraft to Condor Flugdienst. This aircraft, powered by the highly efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, is the fourth of four... 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The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has officially authorised ExecuJet MRO Services... Read More »GKN Aerospace has strengthened its leadership in the aero-engine sector by announcing plans to expand the capacity and efficiency of its advanced manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden. The new production area, set to be fully operational by 2026, will... Read More »Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complemen... Read More »Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced m... 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West Star
Aviation has announced the appointment of Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance
at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) facility, where he will oversee all maintenance programmes.Ray Sharp began his career as an Airframe and Powerplant technician at Cessna
before moving on to StandardAero , where he spent 25 years. During his time there, he progressed to the role of Director of Operations, managing both the airframe and avionics departments within the corporate aviation division. His experience spans a wide range of aircraft, including Falcon, Hawker, Lear, Cessna, Challenger, and Gulfstream
models.“Ray brings a wealth of knowledge in business aviation maintenance, avionics, and modifications to his new role,” said Brian Bauwens, Vice President/General Manager at West Star Aviation 's ALN facility. “His extensive experience in the aviation industry makes him an excellent fit for this position.”Ray Sharp's promotion is seen as a significant move for the company, given his expertise and deep understanding of corporate aviation. His leadership is expected to play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of West Star Aviation's maintenance operations at the East Alton facility.West Star Aviation is a provider of maintenance and repair services, specialising in the upkeep of airframes, engines, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Their services include avionics installation and repair, major aircraft modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior painting, accessory services, and parts supply.Airbus is responding to the forecasted demand for an additional 2.3 million trained workers in the airline services sector over the next 20 years by constructing a new aviation training campus. According to the latest Airbus Global Services forecast, this expa... Read More »The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream's flagship G700 aircraft, following its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval in May. This recognition from the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCA) further cements the G700 as a premie... Read More »Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of an Airbus A321neo aircraft to Condor Flugdienst. This aircraft, powered by the highly efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, is the fourth of four... Read More »Collins Aerospace has received the first-ever FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for a fully enabled multi-core processor. The Collins Multifunction Display, powered by Mosarc, will enhance an aircraft's flight deck with 75% more capability compare... Read More »TUI Airline has selected AVIATAR's Technical Logbook, Lufthansa Technik's cutting-edge digital platform, for its entire fleet of approximately 130 aircraft. TUI's five airline operations in the United Kingdom, Nordics, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are ... Read More »Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Holding, have revealed plans for a landmark joint venture, marking a historic milestone in the 40-year diplomatic relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chi... Read More »The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted approval for Alaska Airlines to proceed with its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, setting the stage for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly ten years. However, the approval comes with ... Read More »Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, and PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF), an Indonesian MRO provider, have announced their strategic joint investment. This partnership represents... Read More »Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Megha Bhatia as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) based in Melbourne. She will lead Eve's global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions. She joins Eve from Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), whe... Read More »Satair, an Airbus Services company and a front-runner in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new Logistics & Service Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Situated in the Wilhelmsburg area, the 56,500 m² facility is the largest wa... Read More »The Indonesian Air Force has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced at this week's Bali International Airshow. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indones... Read More »Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa's leading independent regional carrier. The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko's managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Op... Read More »ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft after receiving regulatory approval. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has officially authorised ExecuJet MRO Services... Read More »GKN Aerospace has strengthened its leadership in the aero-engine sector by announcing plans to expand the capacity and efficiency of its advanced manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden. The new production area, set to be fully operational by 2026, will... Read More »Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complemen... Read More »Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced m... Read More »Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the relocation of its Asia office to Aerospace Park, Singapore. This strategic move highlights Kellstrom Aerospace Group's commitment to expanding in Asia, which includes Kellstrom Aerospace, Vortex Aviation and The Aircraft G... Read More »Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) have announced a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at ensuring reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden. Under the agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft on beh... Read More »Boeing's 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) predicts that Africa's commercial airplane fleet will more than double by 2043, driven by a growing, youthful population seeking increased travel opportunities. The region is expected to see deliveries of over 800 ... Read More »First Aviation Services Inc., a provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component maintenance and related engineering services, has announced its acquisition of Saint Technologies Inc., based in Shannon, Illinois. Founded in 1999, Saint Technologies... Read More »Aviation News Categories
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