# Part 135 Certificates are Too Expensive, Massive Mystery Bombardier Buyer

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Podcast: [The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vip-seat-private-aviation-news-7163226)
Published: 2025-07-08T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, hosts Jessie Naor and Preston Holland discuss various topics in business aviation, including a surprising $2 million sale of a charter certificate, the challenges faced by the FAA in certifying new aircraft, and the mystery surrounding a large order of Bombardier jets. They also touch on the recent upgrades to the air traffic control system, social media highlights from the aviation world, and the booming private jet activity in Florida and Texas. The conversation wraps up with insights into aircraft deliveries and ongoing supply chain issues in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:50 Volato's Surprising Charter CertificatePrice 05:32 The Impact of User Fees on FAA Certification 08:17 Mystery Buyer of Bombardier Jets 13:47 Funding for Air Traffic Control Upgrades 18:54 Social Media Highlights and Trends 20:53 Airline Experiences: Southwest vs. Spirit 23:14 Private Jet Activity: American Exceptionalism 26:28 Embraer's Recovery and Market Dynamics 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

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