KC-130 BAF

Welcome to Northstar

About Us

MAGNA JAMES LTD DBA Northstar Engineering is a small business founded in 1974 (Cage Code OXK38).

Northstar has over 40 years experience in the aerospace industry, utilizing leading edge technology, to design, manufacture, qualify, test, and globally support aerial refueling systems and aircraft external fuel tanks.

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Capabilities

Engineering Department

  • Autodesk Inventor 3D/LAB View for Simulation, Testing and Analysis
  • Design and Development
  • Qualification and Analysis
  • Drawing Package
  • Test Procedures and Reports
  • Product Testing

Manufacturing Department

  • CNC Turning and Milling
  • Drilling
  • Sawing
  • Wire EDM
  • Riveting
  • Assembly
  • Test

Quality Assurance

  • AS 9100 Certified & ISO 9001
  • CMM
  • Pro/E
  • 3D CAD
  • Inspection
  • Procedures
  • Certification
  • Document Control

Aftermarket Product Support Department

  • Repair, overhaul, & Test
  • Flight Tests support
  • O & I Level Training
  • O & I Level maintenance manual
  • Field Repair and Upgrade
  • Update Technical Manuals
  • Customers Visits

Customers

  • DOD, USAF, USN
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Boeing Aerospace
  • Cobham-Sargent Fletcher Inc.
  • Omega Air
  • Seven Q Seven, Ltd
  • Indeco (Singapore)
  • East Air (Singapore)
  • Indonesian Air Force
  • Thai Air Force
  • Japanese Air Force
  • Brazilian Air Force
  • Brazilian Navy
  • Chilean Air Force
  • Argentinean Air Force
  • M7, S3, & Others

Certifications

  • U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Navy
  • Argentine Air Force
  • Chilean Air Force
  • Brazilian Air Force
  • Brazilian Navy
  • CASCADE Aerospace