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Pro Star Aviation Announces Agreement with Starlink as One of Their First
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink as an Authorized Dealer for Business Aviation, which will enable Pro Star to sell and install Starlink’s new advanced aircraft connectivity platform.
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.
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.
Pro Star Aviation Enhances Phenom 300 With Whelen Aerospace Technologies
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, performed the one of first in-field installation of Whelen Aerospace Technologies Boom Beam HID Taxi and Landing light system on a Phenom 300 business jet.
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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
In-Flight Connectivity – “You Get What You Pay For”
Previously, we established that if aircraft owners are to renovate their current airplane to modern standards, parts obsolescence is key to their investment. The most popular upgrade for business jets today- In-Flight Connectivity. Executives now expect to have the same (or as close to the same) access in the air as they have on the ground. Many Flight Departments consider their aircraft “Grounded” if the internet is inoperative. However, the market for aircraft connectivity is overloaded with potential options. There are a few core questions that owners should be asking themselves to help navigate this process.
MTBF does not equate to Never……
Last month, we concluded that the old adage for spending money on your aging aircraft no longer applies. When the demand for new aircraft dramatically outweighs the supply, it makes sense to modify your current aircraft beyond the once-golden standard of 25% of its value.