AeroStar plans expansion

MOBILE, Ala. - Mobile-based AeroStar announced plans to more than double its facility and the number of employees over the next several years at the Mobile Aeroplex. The company founded in 2011 to service commercial, commuter and military aircraft has maxed out its 6,000-square-foot facility. In to continue growing it will add another 16,875-square-foot building next to the existing one. AeroStar performs hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical commercial aircraft maintenance on all Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier aircraft. The company has 22 employees and will add 28 new positions. The $2 million investment includes land, construction costs, machinery and equipment. Work is set to begin in March with a completion date anticipated before year-end 2018. (Source: Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, 03/01/18)