George J. Priester adds 14 aircraft to managed fleet in 2024

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George J. Priester Aviation added 14 business jets to its fleet of fully managed aircraft in 2024, it now manages nearly 90 aircraft across its three brands.

“Aircraft owners are responding to the expertise, support and capabilities our teams offer at our regional bases,” said president and CEO Brent Moldowan (pictured above). “They value the personalised attention and values we can provide, along with the nationwide and international resources to enhance their ownership experience.”

The company has reported growth across all three divisions with Priester Aviation in the Midwest, Mayo Aviation in the Rocky Mountain West and Hill Private Aviation in the Southeast.

Aircraft added over the past year include a Cessna Citation XLS, XLS+, CJ1, CJ3 and X; a Gulfstream G150 and G550; a Learjet 60, a Nextant 400XT, a Bombardier Challenger 350, a Dassault Falcon 2000LX, an Embraer Praetor 500 and two Phenom 300s. They are based in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and New York, and internationally in Singapore.

The fleet additions followed 2024 milestones including the rollout of its 1945 Card expanding its jet card programme nationwide. Plus, the appointments of CFO Ron Carlstrom and Rustin King as National Charter Sales Director.

Meanwhile, Andy Priester, chairman and leader of the company, was the recipient of the NATA Distinguished Service Award in November.

“Serving our base of aircraft owners and travellers has been a tremendous honour this year,” added Moldowan. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on our nearly 80-year legacy of experience and share our passion for aviation with them.”

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