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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500 vs. 5,000, Why Private Jet Charter Affords You More Options to Fly
Getting to your destination in a precise time frame is no longer a preference — it’s an absolute necessity. Commercial airports have become increasingly crowded with long wait times and delays making travel more cumbersome than ever before. With private jet charter getting to your destination is not only easier, but with over 5,000 airports to choose from it often gets you closer to your final destination than a standard commercial flight.
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The Ultimate in Mid-Sized Private Charter: Citation Excel
If you seek to find the ultimate in luxury aircraft, look no further than the Citation Excel. One of the most popular mid-sized jets in its class, the Citation Excel is known for its spacious cabins featuring seating arrangements for up to 8 people on average. With outstanding performance ability, this executive charter aircraft can access short runways and has a cruise speed of 500 mph making it very versatile for your travel needs. With flight times of up to 3 ½ hours, this private jet charter aircraft is the perfect solution for your next business trip. Enhance the way you get business done and arrive in style.
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Frequent flyers are no strangers to fog. When heavy fog rolls in there are many factors that affect a pilot’s decision to fly. Understanding fog and your aircraft travel are essential. When fog is present, the importance of runway length minimums and available instrument approaches on private charter aircraft are at the forefront of discussions between the pilot and destination airport.
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Benefits of Partnering with an Aircraft Management Company
Owning and managing an aircraft can be a lot of work, partnering with an private aircraft management company can help relieve some of the day to day work that comes with supporting an aircraft. Priester Aviation is celebrating 70 years of excellence in private aviation and with that comes a backed guarantee of professionalism and attention to detail. By partnering with a global private aviation company, like Priester, you receive many benefits including substantial discounts on aircraft fuel, maintenance and parts to name a few.
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Executive Assistant Guide: How to Book a Private Jet for Your CEO
Booking air charter service from Chicago can seem like a daunting task without the help of experienced Client Service Executives. The best private jet charter companies in Chicago have full-time Client Services Executives who work in conjunction with you to ensure a seamless experience.
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Keys to Selecting an Aircraft Management Company
Safety: An exceptional safety culture is of the utmost importance when selecting an private jet charter provider. In your search for a private aircraft management or charter company ensuring you select a company who’s culture is focused around safety is key.At Priester we are on a continuous pursuit for operational excellence. We go beyond industry standards to ensure our flight crews and operations staff exceed training standards, enabling us to provide the safest flights. Located in key markets such as Chicago, New York and Dallas, Priester is among the elite 1% of charter operators who has earned all of the highest safety accreditations, which include ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO - Stage 3 and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications.
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