# Helicopter Scams on Everest, Atlantic Aviation’s $10 Billion Valuation

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Podcast: [The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vip-seat-private-aviation-news-7163226)
Published: 2026-04-08T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 domestic aviation weather forecasting system. This episode is sponsored by AB Jets .

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