Western Aircraft has completed the first phase of its $17M expansion with the opening of a new 53,000-square-foot hangar. This hangar is part of a 93,000-square-foot addition on the company's existing 18-acre leasehold in Boise, Idaho."This beautiful facility was designed with our current customers and prospective customers in mind," said Austin Shontz, vice president and general manager for Western Aircraft.The adjoining facility, still under construction, will offer 40,000-square-feet of space for avionics and interior shops as well as administration offices. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.Western Aircraft has maintained a diverse portfolio of airframes, including Citation, Embraer, Gulfstream, Hawker, King Air, Pilatus, and more.