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Explore the latest aviation news, stories, photos, and videos from Pro Star Aviation. We cover aircraft maintenance news, aviation regulatory requirements, certification updates, aviation awards, and more from our MHT headquarters. To get the day’s latest updates from Pro Star, follow Pro Star Aviation on our Social Media channels.
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Starlink Update: 6 Months In..
In the beginning of 2024, Starlink was in its infancy in the Aviation world. Experts in the business aviation industry had many concerns about how the Starlink system would work in this niche market. Now, just over six months later, several aircraft maintenance companies have had the opportunity to begin to install Starlink into business jets. At Pro Star, we have been able to complete nearly 10 installations since the beginning of the year. In total, there are now over one hundred business jets in the field with Starlink. The early reviews are in, so to speak. The results, across the board, are even better than expected. Some would say they have surpassed the expectations set by the industry after seeing their impressive demonstration at the 2023 NBAA BACE.
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Pro Star added to Dassault Falcon Jet’s Authorized Service Network for the Northeast U.S.
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is proud to announce that Dassault Falcon Jet has selected it as an Authorized Service Center to provide crucial line maintenance, installation, inspection, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) services in the Northeast region.
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Pro Star Aviation Delivers 120-Month Airframe Inspection
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, announced today that they delivered the first 120-month airframe inspection on an Embraer Phenom 300, within budget and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
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Pro Star Aviation Marks 25 Years as New England’s Premier MRO
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative Business Aviation and Special Missions aerospace maintenance and modification center, proudly announces its 25th anniversary, highlighting a remarkable journey of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to exceptional service. Since securing hangar space at Boston-Manchester Regional Airport in 1998, Pro Star Aviation has consistently set new standards in the aviation industry, solidifying its position as a true contender in the Northeast.
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Pro Star Aviation was established through humble beginnings by five aviation enthusiasts to provide avionics and maintenance services in the Northeast in 1998. From a small hangar to its large modern facilities at MHT today, our principals have remained the same…
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Before You Fly, You Must Have These Three Things …and the Last Two are Optional
On business aircraft, there are three things that must be functional before you can begin your flight. The internet, the engines, and the pilots…and the last two are optional. Of course, this is a comedic exaggeration, really there are many more things that are necessities. The joke here being, however, that in-flight connectivity is truly becoming the most important element of business aviation. If it were possible for an aircraft owner to fly a plane without a pilot, they probably would do that rather than attempt to fly without the internet. It is particularly important for airplane owners today to be aware of where their connectivity is coming from, as the world of In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is in a state of major flux.
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Pro Star Celebrates 25 Years
Pro Star Aviation just accomplished its biggest milestone yet: 25 years in business. I recently sat down with Managing Partner Kevin Harriman and Director of Sales and Marketing Jeff Shaw, both of whom have been there since the start. We reflected on Pro Star’s first quarter century in aviation, as well as what is in store for the future of the company.
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What Lies Ahead for the Northeast Embraer Service Center
Last month, I spoke with general manager Sean Peterson to discuss our progress as the Northeast Embraer service center. I continued my conversation with Sean to discuss some of the accomplishments the service center has achieved, as well as where we stand with some key inspections and pre-purchase evaluations. Additionally, I wanted to know what steps the service center is taking to prepare for further growth in the months and years to come.
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Embraer Service Center Prepares for Two Year Anniversary
In July of 2021, Pro Star became an Embraer authorized service center. Since then, we have served as the main OEM approved maintenance facility in the Northeast U.S. As the two-year anniversary as an Embraer service center rapidly approaches, I sat down with general manager, Sean Peterson, to see where we stand as we mark this milestone.
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The Potential Pitfalls of Starlink Aviation
It is undeniable that Elon Musk is a disruptive force in the business world. Throughout his career, Musk’s outside thinking and raw confidence has allowed him to break several industries wide open. He is, perhaps, best known for Tesla; incorporating vertical integration into his business model to change the automotive industry. His direct-to-customer model was so successful that he is utilizing it now with Starlink. Starlink is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation intended to serve residential, business, RV, maritime, and aviation marketplaces. Similar to Tesla, Musk has seen great success with his manufacturer-to-consumer business template. Despite this, however, there are certain concerns related to how this model may conflict with the rigid nature of the aviation industry.
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Irreplaceable
The start of the new calendar year marks an important change for Pro Star Aviation. Clark Gordon, former Director of Sales and Marketing, has retired. For twelve dedicated years, Clark helped to steer our ship and grow our business into what it is today. Clark is now stepping down, leaving behind a 40+ year journey within the aviation industry. Despite his impressive career, Clark was not always in Sales. In fact, he began like many members of our management team: on the line.