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George J. Priester Aviation Announces Leadership Elevations

WHEELING, IL (MARCH XX, 2024) – George J. Priester Aviation announces the creation of a new leadership team structure, further enhancing company-wide support of its brands; strengthening the regional bases and customer-facing teams that directly serve and interact with clients. With the move, Brent Moldowan will become the George J. Priester’s CEO and President, while […]


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Better Together: Andy Priester on Priester and Mayo Success

7.10.23

Business Aviation Magazine interviewed Andy Priester about the success of Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation nearly a year after Mayo joined the Priester family of companies. “We’re running the two brands in tandem rather than merging the Mayo brand, because Mayo has great respect among the owners, customers, and suppliers, just as Priester does with […]

Mayo Aviation’s New Look and Sustained Commitment

6.1.23

If you have interacted with Mayo Aviation recently, you’ve likely noticed an updated look on the website and a refreshed logo. There’s an important component that hasn’t changed, however – the Mayo Aviation name and commitment to our customers. That has been true in the past, is still today and will be tomorrow. In 2022, […]

Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation Name VP of Quality and Safety

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 […]

Priester Aviation & Mayo Aviation Renew Status on ACSF’s Industry Audit Standard Registry

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 practices.

Aircraft Management Service That Answers to Owners and Pilots

4.25.23

No one knows an aircraft like its pilot or flight department. How it performs, how it is maintained and crewed – all of the crucial components that determine how well it serves an owner’s aviation needs. It is a full-time job – and sometimes many – to manage the details of flight operations, which can take […]

Priester Aviation Joins Forces With Mayo Aviation to Enhance Customer Service

3.1.23

WHEELING, Ill. (September 15, 2022) – 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.