Pro Star’s New Authorized Pilatus Center is Now Open at GRR

(Grand Rapids, MI) April 30, 2025 – Pro Star Aviation is proud to announce the official opening of its new Authorized Pilatus Center at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This state-of-the-art facility is now fully operational, offering aircraft sales, service, and technical support from this convenient location.

The extensive 37,000 sq.ft. development features a modern hangar facility as well as a two-story office structure including glass tower sections enhancing the flow of natural light into the building. The space also offers customer and staff amenities such as a pilot lounge, planning, cafeteria and relaxation areas.

Henry Laughlin, Pro Star Group CEO stated “Completing this expansion into West Michigan is a proud accomplishment for our team and we are delighted to celebrate such an important milestone. Providing our Pilatus customers in the region with exceptional service and support is of great importance and this new facility will enable us to elevate that effort to the next level.”

Piotr Wolak, Vice President of Customer Support for Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd, commented “We are delighted to see Pro Star undertake this significant expansion to the authorized service network. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products, however, of equal importance is our support network across the country. This new facility further bolsters that capability and commitment to the Pilatus community.”

Pro Star Aviation is headquartered at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire. Pro Star is an Authorized Factory Sales & Service Center for Pilatus Aircraft including the PC-12 Turboprop and PC-24 Super Vesatile Jet. Company services include avionics upgrades, business aviation connectivity, special mission aircraft modifications and aircraft sales. Pro Star is part of the Laughlin Family aviation group of companies which was founded in 1948. Group activities also include FBO, airline services and aircraft de-icing. https://www.prostaraviation.com

For additional information, please contact:
Jeff Shaw, Director of Sales & Marketing
603-547-9010
jeff@prostaraviation.com

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