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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 Adds New Aircraft to Its Managed Fleet

1.20.22

Priester Aviation added five new aircraft in Q4 2021 to meet growing demand in both its owner use (Part 91) and charter revenue (Part 135) management services programs.

Priester Aviation Offers Its Aircraft Owners Expedited Parts Through JSSI Parts & Leasing

11.16.21

Priester Aviation has launched a parts-procurement program with JSSI Parts & Leasing for its managed fleet of jets.

Priester Aviation Refines Focus, Branding and Website

11.2.21

Priester Aviation’s ongoing quality improvement includes how it tells its story, both verbally and visually. A newly launched website rolls out an elegant, reimagined brand and refined mission, vision and values.

Priester Aviation 2021 Summit Delivers Big

10.7.21

Priester Aviation walks its talk about being committed to building strong relationships and ongoing quality improvement. It hosted two summits last month – Sept. 8-9 and Sept. 21-22 – designed to keep its team sharp and further personal connections between team members. The events drew approximately 100 Priester team members from around the country, consisting […]

Priester Aviation Renews Three Industry-Leading Safety Audits

8.4.21

Since its founding in 1945, Priester Aviation has earned a reputation as a safety-first aviation services provider. It recently completed renewals of three key safety audits: IS-BAO Stage 3, ARGUS Platinum and Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) certification. These, plus its Wyvern registration, put Priester among the elite 1% of private jet operators that hold […]

Priester Aviation Transitions to Third Generation of Ownership

7.15.21

Priester Aviation, LLC, continues its history of family-led leadership by announcing the ascension of its next generation of ownership. The private aviation company announces that Andy Priester, President and CEO, will become its Chairman, taking over from Charlie Priester, who remains with Priester Aviation as Chairman Emeritus. In taking up the mantle of Chairman, Andy […]