Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet

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Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet

In Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023, Priester added five business jets to its growing fleet of managed aircraft, the company announces. The aircraft are based throughout the country, reflective of Priester’s ability to answer client needs anywhere. Since its acquisition of Mayo Aviation in late 2022, Priester offers a full range of services to clients nationally, with larger bases of operation in its Chicagoland home and the Rocky Mountain region.

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Clay Lacy Aviation Commits Over $500,000 in Pilot and Mechanic Scholarships

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Clay Lacy Aviation Commits Over $500,000 in Pilot and Mechanic Scholarships

Clay Lacy Aviation has strengthened its commitment to the future of aviation by funding scholarships in diverse areas within the industry and geographic regions. The 55-year-old private aviation company, specializing in aircraft management, charter, maintenance and FBO services throughout the U.S., announces it has raised its commitment to over $500,000 in scholarships and support to the next generation of aviation professionals.

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WYVERN Welcomes Swiss Private Jet as a New WYVERN Wingman Operator

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Swiss Private Jet S.A. has secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN in January 2023. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services. 

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Fly Alliance Renews Their WYVERN Wingman Certification

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NXT Jet, Inc. dba Fly Alliance has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful Audit, conducted by WYVERN in December 2022. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services. 

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Operator Spotlight: Clay Lacy Aviation

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Operator Spotlight: Clay Lacy Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Cecilia Brazil, Charter Sales Coordinator for Clay Lacy Aviation. Founded in 1968 by an aviation legend and industry pioneer, Clay Lacy is the world’s most experienced operator of private jets. For the past 50 years, they have managed, maintained and globally operated jet aircraft from every major manufacturer. They serve business and world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, professional athletes, sports franchises, celebrities and dignitaries.

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Priester Aviation Adds Aircraft Management VP

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Priester Aviation Adds Aircraft Management VP

Priester Aviation’s strengths come from offering personal attention and professional solutions to its private aviation clients. Priester has assembled a team of experts who deliver daily on the eight-decade heritage of customer service. To strengthen that commitment and to better serve Priester’s aircraft-owner clients, the company announces the addition of Andrew Fischer as Vice President of Aircraft Management.

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Operator Spotlight: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim

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Operator Spotlight: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Holger Ostheimer of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), one of the leading operators in Europe and Dubai-based Al-Futtaim. DC Aviation has a global reputation as a premium provider of aircraft management, executive charter operations, business jet maintenance and consultation services.

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Sun Air Jets Renews Their WYVERN Wingman PRO Certification

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Sun Air Jets has once more been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with ongoing participation in WYVERN's Flight Leader Program (FLP). Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide.

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Aerolíneas Ejecutivas Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO

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Aerolíneas Ejecutivas has been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN in August 2022. Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide.

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Skyservice Business Grows to Meet Increasing Travel Demand

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Skyservice Business Grows to Meet Increasing Travel Demand

Skyservice Business Aviation (“Skyservice”) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Fixed Base Operation in Oregon with the completion of a best-in-class business jet center at Redmond Municipal Airport-Roberts Field (KRDM) and the opening of a state-of-the-art aircraft hangar at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN).

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Broker Spotlight: Symphony Private Jets

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Broker Spotlight: Symphony Private Jets

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Lisa Campbell of Symphony Private Jets, a charter broker based in Portsmouth, NH. Symphony can set you up with the perfect charter aircraft, whether you want a light jet to take a couple of executives to a meeting in the city or a more luxurious aircraft for your cross-country or international vacation.

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Priester Aviation Joins Forces with Mayo Aviation to Enhance Customer Service

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Priester Aviation has agreed to acquire Mayo Aviation, a similarly customer-focused, family-led private aviation company. Bill Mayo will continue to be an integral part of Mayo Aviation, championing relationships and continuing in a leadership role after the acquisition, which is expected to be completed early fall.

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