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

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 J. […]


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Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet

2.24.23

Priester Aviation, a private aviation solutions provider, has established itself over its long history with the expertise, dedication and resources to make aircraft ownership easier. Now, more aircraft owners are turning to the family-owned company that offers personal connections and large-scale advantages for aircraft management services. In Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023, Priester […]

Bigger Isn’t Better, Better is Better

2.22.23

Aircraft ownership is a complex undertaking. Just some of the decisions an owner needs to make – such as crewing, hangaring, maintenance and scheduling – are key right from the start to ensure smooth flight operations and getting the most out of the aircraft. More than ever, owners recognize you need a small army of […]

Priester Aviation Adds Aircraft Management Vice President to Leadership Team

11.29.22

Priester Aviation’s strengths come from offering personal attention and professional solutions to its private aviation clients. Priester has assembled a team of experts who deliver daily on the eight-decade heritage of customer service. To strengthen that commitment and to better serve Priester’s aircraft-owner clients, the company announces the addition of Andrew Fischer as Vice President […]

Priester Aviation Joins Forces with Mayo Aviation to Enhance Customer Service

9.15.22

For more than 75 years, Priester Aviation has created a history of building strong relationships within aviation and delivering an unmatched level of customer service. To enhance those strengths, the aircraft management and private travel provider has agreed to acquire Mayo Aviation, a similarly customer-focused, family-led private aviation company.   Priester Aviation, headquartered in Chicago, […]

Priester’s Approach to Professional Aircraft Management

8.18.22

Managing the details of aircraft ownership can be a challenge for operators. It’s why professional aircraft management is a valuable way to reduce stress, protect one’s asset and get the most out of the aircraft ownership experience. Priester Aviation President Rich Ropp recently joined Anthony Kioussis on the Asset Insight podcast, to discuss Priester’s range […]

Travel Smarter and Plan Ahead to Avoid Unexpected Setbacks

8.3.22

In a recent column for Business Aviation Advisor, Andy Priester outlined three steps you can take as a corporate jet user to ensure you’re flying safely, traveling smarter and managing your travel needs appropriately. He explores why understanding current and future travel requirements is key to planning. Priester also advises how to create alternate plans […]