The Priester family of aviation brands are unifying under a single company name, George J. Priester Aviation. Based out of Wheeling, Illinois, the new brand will include Priester Aviation as its Midwest base, Mayo Aviation as its Rocky Mountain West base, and Hill Private Aviation as its Southeast base.
The name carries historical weight for the now-unified brands. In 1945, George J. Priester Aviation was the original name of the company, providing flight training for military veterans. The company has since expanded to aircraft management, charter flights, and maintenance services.
George J. Priester Aviation chairman and CEO Andy Priester, grandson of the company’s namesake founder, said the move is part of the company’s plan to continue building relationships across the country. “Being part of a larger George J. Priester Aviation organization allows people to immediately see the connection to a group with the nationwide resources and capabilities to serve their aviation needs anywhere,” he said.
George J. Priester Aviation manages more than 80 aircraft among its companies and operates a global charter service.