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Mr. William Giannetti Honored with the Prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
September 23, 2024
Flightstar proudly announces that Mr. William Giannetti, co-founder and President of Flightstar, has been awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. This distinction recognizes pilots who have demonstrated exemplary aviation expertise and safety practices for 50 years or more.. […]
Flightstar Expands Maintenance Operations with Additional Hangar
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Flightstar Corporation, a leading full-service Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul operation (MRO) based in Central Illinois, is proud to announce a significant expansion initiative with the construction of a new aircraft storage hangar. […]
Flightstar Corporation Receives Garmin Platinum Dealer Recognition
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Flightstar Corporation, a leading avionics dealer approved by Garmin and located in Central Illinois, is thrilled to announce its recent achievement as a Garmin Platinum Dealer for 2022. This prestigious recognition highlights Flightstar’s exceptional expertise and commitment […]
Flightstar Corporation Installs Alto Aviation Cabin Management System in Learjet 45
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Flightstar Corporation, in partnership with ALTO Aviation, recently delivered a tailored ALTO Cadence™ Cabin Management System (CMS) specifically designed and engineered for installation in Bombardier Learjet 45 series aircraft. […]
Flightstar Corporation Completes 1000th Engine Change on Embraer 145 Series Aircraft
Friday, May 20, 2022
Flightstar Corporation, an MRO based at Willard Airport (KCMI) since 1978, has recently changed its 1000th Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engine on an Embraer 145 series aircraft. […]
Flightstar Corporation Awarded STC for Universal Avionics FMS Software Update in Learjet Model 45
Wednesday July 7, 2021
Flightstar Corporation has received STC approval from the FAA and Transport Canada for the software upgrade of Universal Avionics (UA) UNS-1Ew SBAS-FMS units in Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft. […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility Completed at University of Illinois-Willard Airport
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Flightstar Corporation announces the completion of a general aviation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at the University of Illinois’ Willard Airport. The state-of-the-art facility officially opened for service on Sunday, October 11th, and is now capable of clearing […]
Flightstar Receives FAA Approval for Gogo AVANCE L5 in Learjet 40/70 Series
Monday, September 14, 2020
Flightstar Corporation receives FAA approval for Gogo Business Aviation AVANCE L5 equipment installation in the Bombardier Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75 aircraft. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04479CH was awarded to Flightstar Corporation on September 9, 2020 […]
Flightstar Corporation Awarded STC for Bombardier Learjet 40/70 Series Wi-Fi Compatibility
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Flightstar Corporation announces the FAA approval of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04439CH for certification of compatibility for wireless data technologies in the Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. This STC enables operators the ability to permit the use of portable electronic […]
FAA Approval of Data Comm Functions in Learjet 40/45
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Federal Aviation Administration has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Flightstar Corporation for Data Communications in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45. This STC allows for the utilization of both Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications Clearance Delivery […]
ANAC of Argentina Approval for ADS-B STC
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Flightstar Corporation has obtained approval from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) of Argentina for their ADS-B “OUT” STC and Single WAAS FMS with LPV Monitor STC. These two STCs are for use in the Bombardier Learjet 40 series of aircraft and both had received initial […]
The Leather Institute to Open Satellite Location at Flightstar
Monday, May 6, 2019
Flightstar Corporation, full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation (MRO) and Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF), announces a partnership with The Leather Institute to open a satellite location at Flightstar’s MRO facility.[…]
Flightstar Nears CPDLC STC Completion
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Universal Avionics (UA) Authorized Dealer, Flightstar Corporation, is nearing completion of their Learjet 40 and 45 STC for ATN-B1 CPDLC. The STC utilizes the aircraft’s existing UA UNS-1Ew SBAS-FMS and incorporates a new UA UniLink™ UL-801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) […]
Scholarship and Interview Program
Friday, April 13, 2018
Flightstar Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Institute of Aviation at Parkland College for a biannual scholarship program. Flightstar will donate $1,000 to a single student, per semester, for assistance with tuition, fees and/or books. Each recipient will be selected by the Institute […]
Wi-Fi STC for Learjet 40 and Learjet 70 Series with Gogo AVANCE L5
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Flightstar Corporation announces the upcoming completion of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Wi-Fi activation when using the Gogo AVANCE L5 platform. This STC covers Bombardier Learjet 40, 45, 70 and 75 aircraft by demonstrating the aircraft’s tolerances with Wi-Fi Data […]
CPDLC-DCL, ATN-B1, FANS 1A+ STC for Learjet 40 and 45
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Flightstar Corporation announces the upcoming completion of their latest Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 series of aircraft. Their STC allows operators to conduct Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) with options […]
ADS-B STC, International Approvals
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Flightstar Corporation has obtained approval from multiple international aviation agencies for their ADS-B “OUT” STC and Single FMS WAAS STC in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 series aircraft. These approvals come from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Transport […]
Hangar 10 Completion
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Flightstar Corporation announces the completion of their newest facility, Hangar 10. This 31,000-sq-ft aircraft maintenance hangar will serve as the primary facility of the Flightstar Airline Division. Hangar 10 features a 135’ wide by 34’ tall Mega Door System, radiant floor heat, and LED lighting […]
Discounts on HAAP or 20BR upgrade with STC purchase
Monday, October 31, 2016
Flightstar Corporation announces new incentives coupled with the purchase of their ADS-B OUT STCs for the Learjet 40 and Learjet 45. Flightstar is offering a pair of incentive deals to operators who purchase their ADS-B STC. Purchasing either STC entitles operators to 3 years of Honeywell […]
ADS-B STC for Learjet 40 and 45: Option 2
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Flightstar Corporation announced today the completion of a second option for their ADS-B OUT Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), ST04064CH. This option for the Learjet 40 and 45 covers GPS pairing with UNS-1Ew installations. With the completion of this amended STC, Flightstar […]
Interior Fabrication Shop
Monday, April 11, 2016
Flightstar Corporation opened its doors on an expanded 4,300 square foot interior fabrication shop. This shop, attached to its main Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangar, was constructed exclusively to handle the current and future needs for interior fabrication. The new […]
Hangar 10 Construction Project
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Flightstar Corporation announces the expansion of their facility as they break ground on a new aircraft hangar. The state-of-the-art 31,000-sq-ft airline maintenance hangar is expected to be completed by the late fall of 2016. Equipped with a 135-foot wide by 34-foot tall Mega Door […]
ADS-B STC for Learjet 40 and 45
Monday, March 14, 2016
Flightstar Corporation has obtained a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of their ADS-B “OUT” solution in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 series aircraft. With the United States ADS-B “OUT” mandate set for January 1, 2020, […]
Single FMS with LPV Monitor, Learjet 40 and 45
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Flightstar Corporation has obtained a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to provide a single Universal Avionics UNS-1Ew FMS with LPV capability in the Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 series aircraft. This STC allows for the replacement of an existing […]
Bombardier ASF
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Flightstar Corporation is proud to announce they have been named a factory-authorized Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) for the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 series of aircraft. Flightstar joins a network of over 50 Bombardier service facilities in 21 countries, consisting of factory […]
Bloomington Avionics Acquisition
January 11, 2012
The Flightstar Corp. of Savoy, Ill., recently purchased the assets of Bloomington Avionics Inc. of Bloomington, Ill. The transfer was completed Dec. 29, 2011. The staff at Bloomington Avionics, as well as its complete line of overhead and services, will transfer and now operate from Flightstar’s fixed […]