Charter operator and management company Priester Aviation hires ex-Jet Linx St. Louis President Rich Ropp after Andy Priester named Chairman
Priester Aviation is going outside the family to name a president. Veteran business aviation executive Rich Ropp enters that role for the Chicago-based charter operator and management company.
Horizon Air Group acquired Addison, Texas-based World Class Jet (dba Starbase Jet), including its Part 135 charter certificate in 2017, and in 2018 rebranded as Leviate Air Group. There are currently 8 aircraft under management: 1 Cj2, 2 XLS, a Challenger 601, 1 Legacy 600, 1 GIVSP, 1 G450, 1 G550.
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When was the company founded?
2015
Who owns Leviate Air Group?
The company is privately held
Who is the CEO?
Luis Barros
How are their aircraft sourced?
Leviate is a management company and broker
What are the initiation and membership fees?
None
What is Leviate Air Group’s entry-level program?
The entry level jet card program starts at $150,000
Does Leviate provide guaranteed availability?
Yes
Is the hourly rate guaranteed?
Yes
Can jet card holders/members use multiple aircraft at the same time?