Charter & Fractional
Third Generation Takes Over at Priester Aviation
Family-owned Priester Aviation will pass its leadership torch to a third generation.
Andy Priester stands ready to take the reins of the company started in 1945 by his grandfather, from his father Charlie. (Photo: Priester Aviation)
Andy Priester stands ready to take the reins of the company started in 1945 by his grandfather, from his father Charlie. (Photo: Priester Aviation)

Family-owned Priester Aviation will pass its leadership torch to a third generation with the announcement that Charlie Priester will transition to chairman emeritus, while his son, Andy, will take over as chairman. Since the 1980s, Charlie had led the on-demand aircraft charter, management, and consulting firm that his father, George, founded in 1945.