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The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News

Jessie Naor and Preston Holland | Experts in Private and Corporate Aviation

Join Jessie Naor and Preston Holland on The VIP Seat for the latest insights in private aviation, covering business aviation trends, private jet reviews, and more. We break down the biggest stories of the week in corporate aviation, from jet charter trends and Part 135 shenanigans to aviation safety news that the big players hope you"ll miss. Expect hot takes, sharp analysis, and real talk with industry insiders, operators, and disruptors. Whether you’re flying private or an industry insider, buckle

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00:26:48

Mamdani coming for private jets? FAA Cuts Controller...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/05/20

Private jets under attack in New York?! Not so fast.This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston break down a viral headline claiming NYC’s new mayor is coming after private aviation and why the reality is a lot more complicated (and a lot more political). From Port Authority power plays to sponsored “journalism,” they separate fact from fear.Plus:The truth behind shocking headlines about pilots and drugs (it’s not what you think)Trump’s White House helipad plans and what it says about aviation in

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00:35:19

ATG Not Dead Yet, FlyExclusive’s “Positive” EBITDA &...

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2026/05/13

From Gogo’s latest ATG whiplash to the world’s first piloted hydrogen‑electric helicopter circuit, this week’s VIP Seat is packed with the stories insiders are actually talking about. In this episode, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland break down the most important—and the strangest—moves in business aviation right now, with their usual mix of data, operator reality, and memes.We start with Gogo’s 5G saga and the surprise six‑month reprieve for legacy ATG users. After years of delays, chip and software

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00:32:45

Aviation News Mega Show: Spirit Collapse, Piaggio...

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2026/05/06

Spirit Airlines’ big yellow buses have officially been parked for good, and this week we unpack what its bankruptcy and shutdown really mean for fares, competition, and consumers in key markets like Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and beyond. Jessie and Preston wrestle with the bailout question, government intervention in failed mergers, and whether killing the Frontier and JetBlue deals helped set Spirit up for failure. They also share their own very mixed experiences on Spirit’s “big front seat” and what

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01:00:36

Hop-A-Jet on Loss, Leadership & the Challenger 604...

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2026/04/29

In this episode of The VIP Seat, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland sit down with Barry Ellis, CEO of Hop-A-Jet, for an important and deeply candid conversation following the release of the NTSB final report on the February 2024 Challenger 604 accident in Naples, Florida.Barry reflects on the loss of pilots Ed Murphy and Ian Hoffman, the extraordinary actions of the flight attendant and passengers who survived, and the difficult realities of leading an aviation company through an accident response.The

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00:40:24

Bond Goes Big, Wheels Up Slides, and EBACE Gets Canceled

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2026/04/22

This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston break down Bond’s growing Bombardier order book, fresh Vista IPO chatter, Wheels Up’s latest reverse stock split, and what EBACE’s cancellation says about the state of business aviation events. They also dig into JetNet IQ’s shake-up, the FAA’s smart air traffic control modernization push, and a Mile High Madness segment on cheap old jets and social-media storytelling in private aviation.

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01:00:39

Jet Fuel, War Risk, and a Family Business

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2026/04/15

In this episode of The VIP Seat, Avfuel president C.R. Sincock pulls back the curtain on how jet fuel really moves from wellhead to wing, why pipeline access and storage are the true competitive moats, and how a family-owned company scaled into a multi‑billion‑dollar “downstream aviation energy” powerhouse without selling out to private equity. We dig into the Strait of Hormuz crisis, war premiums, airline hedging, and what sustained volatility means for FBO margins, charter rates, and operators

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00:29:53

Helicopter Scams on Everest, Atlantic Aviation’s $10...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/04/08

On this episode of The VIP Seat, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland discuss the alleged Nepal medevac insurance fraud scheme involving Everest trekkers, guides, doctors, and helicopter operators, and why the story matters beyond just the trekking world.They also break down Atlantic Aviation’s reported $10 billion transaction, the FAA-industry focus on circling approach safety at airports like Teterboro and Van Nuys, the repeal of Washington state’s proposed aircraft luxury tax, and NOAA’s upgraded

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00:34:25

Private Jet Summer: G650 Values Rise, World Cup Chaos...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/04/01

Private jet summer is almost here, and the market is already getting interesting.This week, we bring on Greg Sydor from Guardian Jet after his viral post on the G650 market to explain why these aircraft are holding value far better than expected — and in some cases appreciating. Then we dig into a fake Delta Private Jets website, FlyExclusive’s free FMS rollout, TSA funding issues, Sam Graves’ retirement, and what operators should be watching as the Masters and World Cup put major pressure on the

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00:36:46

Falcon 10X Rolls Out While AOPA Faces a Full-Blown...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/03/25

This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston break down the long-awaited Falcon 10X as Dassault’s new flagship finally moves toward test flight. They dig into what makes the aircraft stand out, where it falls short against competitors, and what Dassault’s delivery struggles may signal about priorities inside a company balancing business jets and defense.Then they turn to the continuing AOPA leadership drama, unpacking the timeline behind the CEO exit, the board fallout, proxy backlash, and what the

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01:04:19

How Wall Street Sees Business Aviation with Nick...

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2026/03/19

Business aviation has quietly become one of the most investable sectors in aerospace—but how does Wall Street actually see it?This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston sit down with Nick Fazioli, Managing Director and Global Head of Aerospace & Aviation Investment Banking at Jefferies to break down the capital markets behind business aviation.From the evolution of BizAv from a “cottage industry” to an institutional investment category, to the surge in private equity, charter consolidation,

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00:35:39

Jet Fuel Price Shock, Priester’s Buying Spree, AirX...

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2026/03/11

Recorded at Verticon 2026, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland break down rising aviation fuel costs linked to Iran tensions, what jet fuel surcharges mean for charter operators and consumers, Priester Aviation’s latest acquisitions, FlyHouse’s expansion strategy, AirX’s year-end results, American Airlines serving boxed wine in first class, and Supernal’s major layoffs in the eVTOL sector.

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00:30:15

From 43,000 FT: Starlink Cracks Down, FlyHouse’s...

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2026/03/04

In this week’s episode of The VIP Seat, we take “live” to a whole new altitude — literally. Jessie and Preston record their first-ever in-person episode at 43,000 feet over Memphis aboard AB Jets’ brand-new Challenger 3500, while the flight crew spells “VIP SEAT” in the sky (yes, you can track it).We kick things off with a breakdown of the Praetor 500/600 “E” announcement — what actually changed, what didn’t, and why the hype may have outpaced the substance. Then we get into the big story that broke

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00:29:29

What Wheels Up’s Adjusted EBITDA Actually Means and...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/02/24

The conversation delves into the financial reporting of Wheels Up, the challenges of analyzing aviation news, and the errors in the FAA's list of part 135 operators. It also touches on the impact of social media on industry decisions and the upcoming event by Embraer Executive Jets.TakeawaysAdjusted EBITDA reporting can be misleadingChallenges in vetting operators due to FAA errorsThe influence of social media on industry decisionsChapters00:00 Wheels Up Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA05:34 Errors in

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00:37:10

VistaJet Fleet Strategy, Guinea Pilot Arrests &...

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2026/02/18

VistaJet places a massive order for 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s (with up to 120 options) following $1.3B in financing—what it means for fleet operators, delivery slots, and the super-mid market. We break down Bombardier’s global MRO expansion, bond financing strategy, and why the Challenger 300/3500 platform continues to dominate.Plus: two American Gulfstream pilots jailed in Guinea under severe conditions, the El Paso airspace shutdown and counter-drone confusion, Hop-A-Jet’s lawsuit following

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00:31:17

AOPA CEO is Out, Skyryse’s $300M Raise, and Super...

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2026/02/11

This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston break down the AOPA leadership shakeup (and the remote-work subplot), dig into what Skyryse’s $300M raise and $1.15B valuation could mean for helicopter safety and “flying car” reality, and react to a surprise move in the latest funding bill that blocks FAA single-pilot research. Plus: Super Bowl jet traffic hits absurd levels, FBO event fees go vertical, and Mile High Madness delivers foam-system corrosion pain… and a Shark Tank “G6” moment that made

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00:34:44

Corporate Aviation Turbulence: Tariffs, FAA Shutdown,...

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2026/02/04

Private aviation is navigating uncertainty—but capital is still moving. In this episode of The VIP Seat, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland (reporting from Corporate Jet Investor London) on tariff volatility, FAA furloughs, shifting European sentiment, sustainability pressure, safety reforms, and why record global M&A activity may signal strong tailwinds for business aviation despite the noise.

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00:20:15

Corporate Jets Brace For Bombardier Decertification...

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2026/01/30

In a special breaking-news edition of The VIP Seat, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland unpack President Trump’s overnight Truth Social post threatening Bombardier decertification and 50% tariffs on Canadian aircraft over stalled Gulfstream certifications. We break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes, how aircraft certification reciprocity works between the FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada, and why this move—while dramatic—fits a familiar Trump negotiation playbook. From supply-chain

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00:34:54

Private Jet Deicing Challenges, Billion-Dollar...

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2026/01/28

A tragic Challenger accident in Maine puts winter flying under the microscope on this week’s VIP Seat. Jessie Naor and Preston Holland break down what private aviation gets wrong about de-icing—and why Part 91 and 135 operations don’t have the same guardrails as the airlines.From holdover times and fluid limitations to the uncomfortable reality of passenger pressure in the cockpit, this episode explains why snow isn’t the real danger—human factors are. Jessie shares hard-earned insights on

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00:39:18

600 Private Planes Deregistered, SACI Fallout and...

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/01/21

This week on The VIP Seat, the internet declared aviation doom—and Jessie Naor and Preston Holland went digging for the receipts.First up: the SACI/Southern Aircraft Consultancy frenzy. Over 600 aircraft registrations were revoked, emergency town halls popped up overnight, and owners started calling brokers asking if their trust was about to “blow up.” Jessie and Preston unpack what foreign ownership trusts actually are, why the FAA’s rules feel like they were written in 1950 (because… they kind of

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00:40:34

NASA Flying Perks, Business Jets have a Record Year

The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News ·

2026/01/13

The conversation covers the expansion and major moves in the private aviation industry, including Bond's acquisition of a 135 charter certificate and its fractional ownership strategy. It also delves into controversial job posts, stock claims, and NASA's employee perks, shedding light on the challenges and developments in the industry. The conversation covers a range of topics including space travel, NTSB's address of stall testing issues, Monarch Air Group's lawsuit against Blade Urban Air

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