Pro Star Aviation Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility

Dedicated to Pilatus Aircraft Sales & Service at Grand Rapids Airport

(Londonderry, NH) May 2, 2024 – Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, is pleased to announce it broke ground on a new $12.4 million, 37,000 square-foot hangar and office facility at the Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The project includes a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar with a support mezzanine in addition to a 17,000-square-foot steel-framed office structure. The hangar will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales & service center. The project also includes a new 56,000-square-foot ramp and a new taxiway connector. Pioneer Construction is serving as the project general contractor with Bowers and Associates serving as architects.

The extensive two-story office facility features large, all-glass clerestory sections to enhance natural light flowing into the building. The space features modern amenities including a pilot lounge and customer relaxation areas. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 with occupancy in early 2025. Henry Laughlin, Group CEO stated “Our company has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade and this further expansion into the West Michigan area is a proud accomplishment. We look forward to supporting our Pilatus customers in the region from exceptional new facilities.”

About Pro Star Aviation

Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, Pro Star is an Authorized Service Center for Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer, and Pilatus. Pro Star Aviation’s comprehensive services include avionics upgrades, business aviation connectivity, special missions aircraft modifications, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft certification. Pro Star’s technicians are Airframe & Powerplant certified, and factory trained to stay on the leading edge of developments in avionics technology.  https://www.prostaraviation.com/

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