Priester Aviation

U.S.A.

Charter operator profile. Bases, aircraft, certification and contact details.

Telephone
+1 888 323 7887
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Charter bases and aircraft

Boca Raton
1 × Bombardier Challenger 350
Passenger
Chicago (Dupage)
1 × Gulfstream G200
Passenger
Chicago (Executive)
2 × Cessna 560 Citation XLS+
Passenger (8 pax)
1 × Embraer Praetor 500
Passenger
1 × Gulfstream G-V
Passenger
1 × Gulfstream G150
Passenger
1 × Hawker 4000
Passenger (8 pax)
Dallas (Love Field)
1 × Bombardier Challenger 300
Passenger (8 pax)
1 × Bombardier Global 5000
Passenger (13 pax)
Denver (Centennial)
1 × Dassault Falcon 2000LX
Passenger (10 pax)
Denver (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
1 × Cessna 750 Citation X
Passenger (8 pax)
Floating base
1 × Cessna 525B CJ3
Passenger (7 pax)
1 × Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign+
Passenger (9 pax)
1 × Learjet 75
Passenger (8 pax)
Oklahoma City (Wiley Post)
1 × Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Passenger (7 pax)
Olathe (New Century AirCenter)
3 × Hawker 4000
Passenger (8 pax)
Pontiac (Oakland County)
1 × Bombardier Challenger 604
Passenger (12 pax)
Teterboro
1 × Pilatus PC-12/47E NG
Passenger (9 pax)
Tulsa (Tulsa Riverside)
1 × Learjet 45
Passenger
Tulsa International
1 × Learjet 60
Passenger (7 pax)
3 × Learjet 75
Passenger (8 pax)
Other airports (no aircraft specified)
Allentown (Lehigh Valley)
Atlanta (Fulton County)
Auburn (DeKalb Executive)
Baltimore (Martin State)
Bedford (Hanscom Field)
Cleveland Regional Jetport
Farmingdale (Republic)
Gary Chicago International
Houston (William P Hobby)
Huntingburg
Islip (Long Island MacArthur)
Kansas City International
Kenosha Regional
Oklahoma City (Will Rogers International)
St Louis (Lambert International)
Waukesha (Waukesha County)
West Palm Beach (President Donald J Trump Intl)
White Plains (Westchester County)

People

People mentioned in news coverage for this company.

Andrew Priester
Chairman
Charles E. Priester
Chairman Emeritus
Viviana Kozin
COO
Maddie Priester
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Victor Schaefer
National Director of Charter Sales
Rustin King
Charter Sales Director
Alan Harman
Director of Maintenance
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Aircraft types

Cessna Citation CJ3
The CJ3 is a Cessna Model 525B CitationJet, a stretched version of the CJ2. First flew in 2003, FAA certified in 2004, powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofans with 1,900+ nm range.
Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 is a super midsize business jet by Bombardier with 3,100 nm range. First flew in 2001, entered service 2004. Uses two Honeywell HTF 7000 engines and carries 8 passengers. Improved variants include 350 (2013) and 3500 (2022).
Challenger 604
The Challenger 604 intercontinental business jet accommodates up to nine passengers and has a range of 4,077nm. First flight was in 1994, certified in 1995, with 365 jets built before production ended in 2006.
Citation 560XL
The Cessna Citation Excel (560XL) is a midsize business jet first flown in 1996. It features an unswept supercritical wing, twin PW-545A turbofans, and seats up to 10 passengers. Production evolved through XLS, XLS+, XLS Gen2, and Citation Ascend variants.
Citation Sovereign
The Citation Sovereign (Model 680) was developed by Cessna to bridge the gap between Excel/XLS and Citation X models. First flew in 2002, certified in 2004, with 350 built until 2013. Successor Sovereign+ introduced in 2013 with upgraded engines and avionics.
Citation X
The Citation X (model 750) became the fastest civilian aircraft when introduced in 1996. First delivered to Arnold Palmer in July 1996, it featured highly swept wings, T-tail configuration, and Rolls-Royce engines.
Embraer Praetor 500
The Praetor 500 by Embraer was introduced in October 2018, derived from the Legacy 450 with greater fuel capacity. It features two Honeywell HTF7500E engines and can carry nine passengers with fly-by-wire technology.
Falcon 2000 EASy
The Falcon 2000EX, an upgraded variant with PW308C engines, first flew in 2001 and was certified in 2003. Multiple variants followed including the 2000DX, 2000LX with winglets, 2000LXS with improved avionics, and 2000S.
Global 5000
Bombardier's Global 5000 is a high-speed business jet with 14-hour endurance, first flying March 2003 and entering service April 2005. Powered by Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, it carries 8 passengers and 3 crew 8,900km at 0.85 Mach.
Gulfstream G100 series/Astra
The Gulfstream G100 was originally the IAI Astra SPX twin-engine business jet, renamed in 2002 when Gulfstream acquired the type certificate. Production ended when the improved G150 variant was certified in 2005.
Gulfstream G200/Galaxy
The Gulfstream G200 is a twin-engine business jet originally designed by Israel Aerospace Industries as the Astra Galaxy. First flew December 25, 1997, with 250 units built before production ended in 2011.
Gulfstream GV
The Gulfstream V is an ultra-long-range business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. First flight was 28 November 1995, with customer deliveries starting 1 July 1997. 193 aircraft were manufactured between 1995-2002.
Hawker 4000
The Hawker 4000 is a super-midsize business jet by Hawker Beechcraft with composite construction, 3,445 nm range, and two PW308A engines producing 6,900 lbf thrust each. First flew in 2001, certified in 2006.
Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is a super light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace. First flew in 1995, certified in 1997, with first delivery in 1998. Features two Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines and typically seats nine passengers plus two crew.
Learjet 60
The Learjet 60 is a midsize aircraft introduced in 1993, manufactured by Bombardier with two P&W Canada 305A engines. An improved version of the Learjet 55 with longer fuselage and better performance. Production ended in 2007 after 318 deliveries.
Learjet 70/75
Bombardier's Learjet 70 and 75 are updated versions of the Learjet 40/45 series with Garmin G5000 avionics and Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbofans. They seat 7-9 passengers and entered service in December 2013. Production ended in 2021.
Pilatus PC-12
PC-12 is a single engine turboprop aircraft family by Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft since 1991. First flight was May 31, 1991, with deliveries starting September 1994. Seats up to nine passengers for corporate transport.

News

October 20, 2025
Clients can now opt in to mitigate carbon emissions through verified offsets and support for sustainable aviation fuel, across the company’s aircraft management, charter and jet card services. Full Story
Andy Priester became chairman of the company in 2013 and took ownership in 2021.
March 31, 2025
Brent Moldowan is an industry veteran.
July 19, 2024
After helping Mayo Aviation's integration into the larger George J Priester Aviation family of companies, Brent Moldowan will assume the operational leadership of the larger organisation in his new role. Full Story
National charter sales director Rustin King.
May 23, 2024
Rustin King will lead teams at Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation and Hill Private Aviation to expand charter sales and enhance personal relationships with clients. Full Story