Press Release

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. […]

5.22.24

WHEELING, IL (MAY 22, 2024) – George J. Priester Aviation continues to strengthen its national operations across its three aviation services brands. To further provide cohesive strategy and guidance, the private aircraft management and charter provider announces the addition of experienced aviation leader Rustin King as National Charter Sales Director. King, who brings more than […]

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 […]

7.18.23

WHEELING, IL (JULY 18, 2023) – Family-led businesses have always delivered the most customer-focused aviation services, built on fostering long-term relationships and loyalty. Since 1945, Priester Aviation has prided itself on continuing to provide personal service while expanding its legacy to include greater resources and capabilities for its clients. Since 1955, Hill Aircraft has been […]

5.23.23

WHEELING, IL (MAY 23, 2023) – Private aircraft management, charter and maintenance providers Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation announce the promotion of recognized industry safety advocate Carl Bennett to the role of Vice President of Quality and Safety. Since 2018, Bennett has served as Director of Safety for Colorado-based Mayo Aviation, which joined with Priester […]

5.9.23

WASHINGTON D.C., May 9, 2023 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote aviation safety among general and business aviation operators, has recently reregistered Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation to its Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. The ACSF’s audit is a detailed gap analysis of an operator’s management […]