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What Aircraft Management Service Best Maximizes Charter Revenue for Owners?

For private aircraft owners who choose to make their aircraft available for charter, one of the most common questions is straightforward: Which aircraft management service will best maximize charter revenue?  The answer is not simply the company with the lowest fee structure or the largest marketing presence. Maximizing charter revenue requires a strategic management partner with the right combination of charter demand, operational expertise, pricing […]


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George J. Priester Aviation Adds Six Managed Aircraft to Fleet Throughout Country

8.11.26

WHEELING, IL (AUGUST 11, 2026) – Continuing its growth within private aviation management, George J. Priester Aviation has added six aircraft to its managed aircraft fleet. The aircraft vary in type and size and include additions in three of its nationwide bases. The aviation solutions company now has a roster of nearly 100 managed aircraft. […]

George J. Priester Aviation Expands Managed Fleet, Highlighting Year of Growth

1.28.25

WHEELING, IL (JANUARY 28, 2025) – George J. Priester Aviation added 14 business jets to its fleet of fully managed aircraft in 2024, extending a year of growth and development for the private aviation specialist. The company, which specializes in aircraft management and private travel solutions, now manages nearly 90 aircraft across its three brands. […]

Private Travel Tips for First Time Travelers

7.3.24

At Priester, we understand that your time is valuable. Choosing to fly privately affords time savings, convenience, and flexibility, unlike any other mode of transportation. For those who have never flown private and may be unsure what to expect, we’ve listed these private travel tips. Priester Aviation strives to make the travel experience hassle-free and […]

Stubbs Aviation Advisors Launches to Provide Aircraft Owners, Flight Departments Tax Consulting

2.6.24

WHEELING, IL (FEBRUARY 6, 2024) – Nel Stubbs, a foremost national expert on aviation taxes and corporate aviation business structures, is launching a new consulting and advisory business to assist aircraft owners and flight departments. Stubbs Aviation Advisors, the new business backed by her four decades of experience, is a part of the George J. […]

George J. Priester Aviation Unifies Customer-Focused Companies Under Legacy Brand

2.2.24

WHEELING, IL (FEBRUARY 2, 2024) – For nearly 80 years, the Priester family name has meant committed excellence in aviation services and customer-focused relationships. As the family-run company expands to include businesses with similar values, it announces that a legacy name from its rich history is returning to represent the overall business structure – George […]

Serving Our Industry with Longevity, Heritage and Trust

8.10.23

Recent developments across our industry highlight the importance of selecting private aviation solutions based on a long history of service, safety and trust. These are the tenets on which Priester Aviation has built its proud heritage. For eight decades, Priester Aviation has earned our reputation in private aviation, delivering personalized service 24/7 in aircraft management […]