The authorised Pilatus sales and service centre network has expanded with the opening of a new Pro Star Aviation facility at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The 37,000ft² (3,437.41m²) facility is dedicated to Pilatus aircraft, providing sales, maintenance and technical services. The facility includes a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar and a two-storey, 17,000ft² (1,579m²) office building featuring a pilot lounge, flight planning areas, a cafeteria and quiet spaces.
“Completing this expansion into West Michigan is a proud accomplishment for our team, and we are delighted to celebrate such an important milestone,” said Henry Laughlin, CEO of Pro Star Group. “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.”
The new Grand Rapids location is dedicated to supporting Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Services include aircraft sales, avionics upgrades, and special-mission aircraft modifications.
“We are delighted to see Pro Star undertake this significant expansion to the Pilatus authorised centre network,” said Piotr (Pete) Wolak, VP of customer support at the Pilatus US subsidiary Pilatus Business Aircraft. “We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products – and our support network is equally important. This new facility in Grand Rapids will allow us to provide even better support to our customers in North America.”
There are more than 60 independent authorised Pilatus sales and service centres around the world.
