Priester Aviation added five aircraft to its managed fleet as it continues to grow its services and operations. Four of the aircraft—a Nextant 400XT, Cessna Citation XLS, Embraer Phenom 300, and Embraer Praetor 500—are based at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), while the fifth, a Bombardier Challenger 300, is stationed at Dallas Love Field (KDAL).
The additions follow the expansion of the company's managed fleet, bases of operation, and services with the acquisition of Mayo Aviation in late 2022. Priester now manages nearly 80 aircraft with large bases in the Rocky Mountain region and its Chicagoland home.
Rich Ropp, president of Priester, said its managed clients “receive the full support and capabilities of the biggest national operations, but they also receive the individual attention of a personal flight department. When there’s a question about the aircraft, they can talk to one person directly without getting lost in a massive, impersonal company.”
Priester supports the new aircraft for Part 91 owner use, including administration, financial services, crewing and dispatch, and maintenance coordination for seamless flight operations. In addition, some aircraft have the option for use in charter operations.