Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

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The VIP Seat: The Weekly Private Aviation Podcast

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

52 episodes

2 days ago

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 up and let's take off.

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Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

The VIP Seat: The Weekly Private Aviation Podcast

23 minutes 11 seconds

3 months ago

Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

In this episode, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland discuss the latest happenings in the aviation industry, including the buzz at Oshkosh, Joby's breakthrough with hydrogen aircraft, FlexJet's significant PE investment, and a unique challenge by Mr. Beast. They also remember Felix Baumgartner, address FAA staffing and safety concerns, and delve into a juicy lawsuit involving Bruce Willis and aircraft maintenance.

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00:00 Oshkosh Aviation Event Highlights

02:35 FlexJet's Major Investment and Market Position

05:09 Mile High Madness: Celebrating Aviation Achievements

08:59 Introduction and Tribute to Felix

09:08 Joby's Hydrogen Aircraft Breakthrough

11:50 Mr. Beast's Airplane Challenge

15:09 FAA Staffing and Pilot Fatigue

18:58 Bruce Willis Lawsuit and Aviation Contracts

Link to Lawsuit: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourth-court-of-appeals/2025/04-23-00095-cv.html

Jessie’s Links: Private Aviation Safety Alliance: www.FlyingPrivate.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessienaor Preston’s Links: Prestige Aircraft Finance: https://prestigefinance.com/ Private Jet Insider (Newsletter): https://prestonholland.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonholland X (Formerly Known as Twitter): https://x.com/prestonholland6?lang=en