This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Why visit ACE ’25?

Related background information from the Handbook...

West Star Aviation
Maintenance

Chicago (Executive) Airport

BAN's World Gazetteer

Illinois
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

West Star manager appointed in Chicago
Long time West Star Aviation employee John Lowe has become the new satellite manager at its Chicago Executive airport facility.
West Star Aviation has named John Lowe as Chicago satellite manager.

West Star Aviation has named John Lowe as the new satellite manager at its Chicago, Illinois location at Chicago Executive airport. Lowe will be responsible for the managerial oversight of the 24/7 on-call mobile facility and staff.

Lowe has over 36 years of aviation experience and has previously held various leadership roles in the industry as crew chief, director of maintenance, chief inspector and accounts manager.

“I'm thankful for the opportunity to join such an amazing team and a company with a great reputation,” says Lowe. “I'm looking forward to continuing my career here and being part of the company's advancement within the industry.”

Manager of satellite operations and MRT John Mansfield adds: “We are excited to welcome John to the West Star Aviation team. His valuable experience and expertise will be an added benefit to our customers at our Chicago facility.”

Other News
 
West Star develop STCs for Gogo Galileo
November 18, 2024
West Star’s specific Embraer models are the Legacy 450, 500, 600 and 650 along with the Praetor 500 and 600. The first STC for FAA certification should complete in early 2025, with foreign STC validation to follow.
Grasle takes on technical sales at West Star Illinois
October 17, 2024
Sharp moves north at West Star
September 12, 2024
West Star celebrates opening of East Alton hangar
September 2, 2024
West Star Aviation chooses VOCUS for safety programme
August 25, 2024
The power of VOCUS to provide management insights on safety and quality trends will offer West Star a greater ability to quickly address problem areas and continually improve how it does business safely.