EAST ALTON, ILL. – West Star Aviation is nearing completion of its new 47,000 square foot maintenance facility at their East Alton, IL (ALN) location. In addition to the new maintenance facility, the multimillion dollar expansion includes a 14,000 square foot wood shop and 6,000 square foot accessory repair shop, bringing the East Alton facilities from 250,000 to 317,300 square feet with approximately 300 employees (www.weststaraviation.com).