Episode

NASA Flying Perks, Business Jets have a Record Year

Podcast
The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News
Published
Jan 13, 2026
Duration seconds
2434
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Summary

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 Mobility, a record year for business jet departures, and challenges in the business aviation maintenance industry. Takeaways Private aviation industry expansion Challenges in the private aviation industry NTSB's address of stall testing issues for Hawker operators Challenges in the business aviation maintenance industry Record year for business jet departures