In a world where time, privacy, and flexibility are more valuable than ever, private aviation offers something commercial travel can’t: complete control over your journey. At George J. Priester Aviation, that freedom is the foundation of every charter experience we deliver. From the moment you begin planning your trip to the moment you land, our team ensures every […]
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Bonus Depreciation – Shaping the Economics of Aircraft Ownership The acquisition of a business aircraft represents more than a transportation solution, it is a long-term strategic investment in efficiency, flexibility, and control. While operational capabilities and mission requirements often drive the decision, financial considerations are equally significant. Among these, bonus depreciation remains one of the […]
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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 […]
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WHEELING, IL (AUGUST 6, 2025) – Three experienced aviation professionals have joined George J. Priester Aviation leadership team as the private aviation services company strengthens its maintenance operations and customer services. Eric Bewersdorf, who joined the aircraft management and charter company last year, serves as Vice President of Maintenance, while Alan Harman, Director of […]
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WHEELING, IL (JUNE 3, 2025) – The George J. Priester Aviation fleet of managed aircraft continues to grow, as the aviation services company bolsters momentum throughout its regional bases, and internationally. Through its three brands, the company has added 10 aircraft in 2025 to its roster of nearly 90 managed planes. “This growth is the […]
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WHEELING, IL (MARCH 25, 2025) – In the infancy of corporate aviation, George Priester foresaw its growth potential and transformational possibility. He recognized flying as a business tool, and that vision led him to begin an aviation business in 1945. Decades after Priester opened a flight training school outside of Chicago, George J. Priester Aviation […]
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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. […]
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WHEELING, IL (NOVEMBER 13, 2024) – NATA, an association dedicated to aviation businesses for eight decades, has recognized the third-generation family leader of an aviation company that has operated nearly as long. Andy Priester, Chairman of George J. Priester Aviation, received the NATA Distinguished Service Award at today’s 2024 Aviation Business Conference for his lifelong […]
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WHEELING, IL (AUGUST 21, 2024) – George J. Priester Aviation adds to its in-house expertise, bringing in a financial executive, experienced with managing controls for large and small companies. The private aircraft management and charter provider announces the addition of Ron Carlstrom as its Chief Financial Officer for its family of aviation services brands. Carlstrom […]
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WHEELING, IL (AUGUST 7, 2024) – Answering the nationwide demand for greater charter flexibility, George J. Priester Aviation announces the expansion of the 1945 Card, its customizable jet card program. With custom pricing to fit each client’s mission profile, the 1945 Card is available for flights on any of the George J. Priester Aviation family […]
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