STS Line Maintenance (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and the largest independent line maintenance service provider in the US, has opened a new satellite station in Vero Beach, Florida (VRB).

The station will begin operations on December 01 2025, and support JetBlue Airways as its launch customer.

The new station will function under the oversight of Kendall Mardenborough, line maintenance regional director covering the east coast, who will manage daily operations and coordination with the Melbourne team.

Mark Smith, president of STS Aviation Group, said: “This expansion represents another step forward for STS Line Maintenance and our ongoing commitment to providing responsive, high-quality service where our customers need us most.

“Our Vero Beach station will operate as an extension of our Melbourne facility, ensuring seamless coverage along Florida’s east coast.”

Gary Pratt, senior vice president and general manager of STS, said: “This is a strategic addition to our Florida network and a direct response to customer demand. As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same…support our customers with efficiency, reliability, and the best technicians in the business.”

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