Just about one year ago, the industry saw a dramatic shift in who was chartering a private aircraft. For years, a majority of our customers were using private aircraft to turn two-day business trips into one. Briefcases were the norm and it was rare for the luggage compartment to be full. Flash forward 11 months and now one of the most common questions asked is “how much luggage can we bring with us?” Priester, like many other operators, are seeing the biggest growth opportunity in helping families travel safely between their summer and winter homes or to that much needed vacation.
With 2020 behind us, what can we expect in 2021 for corporate aviation?
Buy now and save 7.5% FET for the life of your hours, deposit or pre-paid charter trips, even into next year.
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Stacey Wolfe brings to Priester Aviation more than 19 years of Human Resources experience. Stacey joined the Priester team in 2016 where she leads talent development, benefits, recruiting and payroll functions. Prior to joining Priester, Stacey spent much of her career in both the manufacturing and medical fields, with the majority of her career being spent in the medical field as an EMT. Currently, she is certified by the American Red Cross with an Instructors Certification in CPR/First Aid. Stacey holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Binghamton University - State University of New York (SUNY) with HRPD and SPHR certifications. Recently, Stacey has become COVID-19 Safety Manager Certified and completed training on COVID-19 safety and wellness precautions. Keep reading to learn some of Stacey’s tips for traveling and what to look for when preparing to travel!
Need a vacation but worried about the crowds? During the COVID-19 pandemic when isolation is essential, chartering your own private yacht is the safest way to vacation. Priester Aviation has partnered with YachtLife, a luxury yacht charter brand, to provide your next getaway. Charter your own private yacht this fall and experience your own isolation vacation. With hundreds of luxurious yachts located throughout the world, YachtLife is sure to provide a private and personalized vacation experience like no other. With the summer season winding down, trips to the Virgin Islands, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are booking fast. See below for example itineraries from popular yachting locations and contact us for more information.
You May Be Participating in Illegal Charter, and Not Even Know It?
Illegal charter has quickly become a hot topic in the private aviation world. The topic, while not new, has recently gained the attention of regulators because of the proliferation of start-up businesses trying to emulate UBER but on private jets. The FAA rightly holds that the complexities of corporate aviation pose vastly different safety and security concerns compared to ground transportation, and trying to employ/develop an UBER or flight sharing model can place the buying public at risk.
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Family Office: Understanding Your Client's Flight Path
Let's Talk About the World of Private Aviation
In the world of private aviation, your clients will likely make many changes over the course of their aviation journey. We call it your FlightPath. It's wise to map this trend and review the findings with an aviation professional to assess every point of change. By having an overview of your client's needs, it makes the many options available much easier to understand and find the best solution to suit their unique situation - not how to fit your needs into one limited product.
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Priester Aviation Named a Finalist for ‘Best In Industry’ Awards by The Family Wealth Alliance
Priester Aviation, LLC has been named a finalist in two “Best in the Industry” awards hosted by The Family Wealth Alliance, in the categories for both Outsource Solution/Provider and The Client Experience.
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