BACKAugust 21, 2025
WHEELING, IL (AUGUST 21, 2025) – George J. Priester Aviation today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire two well-established aircraft management and charter providers — Omni Air Transport of Tulsa, OK, and Sunrise Jets of Westhampton, NY. The transactions are expected to close by the end of the month, adding more than a dozen aircraft to the company’s managed fleet and strengthening its nationwide presence.
These additions will bring George J. Priester Aviation into the South Central and Northeast regions, complementing existing bases in the Midwest, Rocky Mountain West and Southeast. The expansion reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing stability, resources and efficiency for aircraft owners and charter clients, while preserving the personalized, locally focused service that has been a hallmark of the GJP family of brands for 80 years.
“We’re proud to bring these longstanding private aviation providers into the George J. Priester family,” said Chairman Andy Priester. “Both share our culture of customer-focused, local-service oriented management and charter that we have committed to deliver for decades. These are two family companies built on strong values and relationships with their clients and communities.”
Each company has been serving its market for more than 40 years, having ARGUS ratings and Wyvern Wingman certification among other third-party accolades. Together, they will contribute 13 additional managed aircraft, with at least eight available for premium charter service, including aircraft in the highly desirable eastern Long Island market. Led by the Bombardier Challenger 350, other managed aircraft include a Challenger 604; Cessna Citation Sovereign and XLS models; Learjets 40, 45, 60 and 75; and a HondaJet.
“It’s important to us that the brands we bring on have been great advocates for aviation futures themselves,” Priester said. “The fact that they’ve been a long-term regional destination employer demonstrates that they’ve done it the right way. We’re honored to continue that legacy and eager to bring them into an exciting future.”
Over the past two years, George J. Priester Aviation has strengthened its core processes and management structures, and introduced streamlining technology to optimize its operations at its Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation and Hill Private Aviation bases. These acquisitions will help current Omni Air Transport and Sunrise Jets clients to enjoy greater nationwide resources, efficiencies and stability, while retaining the local-knowledge expertise and personalization that is a hallmark of family-run aircraft management and aviation services.
Once the new brands come on board, George J. Priester Aviation’s managed fleet will exceed 90 aircraft. It provides tailored support in crewing, flight operations and maintenance coordination, among other personalized services.
About George J. Priester Aviation
George J. Priester Aviation is among the world’s most experienced global private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management and private travel solutions. With over 200 years of combined experience, it is among the elite private aircraft management companies that hold the highest safety accreditations including the ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern approval, and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications. It serves as the parent company for Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation and Hill Private Aviation, with future brands expected to join this year.
For more information, please contact Priester Marketing at 847-537-1133, or visit www.gjpaviation.com.
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