On this week’s episode of The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston take aim at some of the most viral – and most misleading – aviation headlines making the rounds right now. From a Disney heiress getting fact-checked on private jet traffic, to questions about solar flares and Airbus A320 flight control issues, to Amazon’s delivery drones tangling with power lines and cranes, this episode breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and what actually matters for safety and consumers. A special thanks to our sponsor - REAL Jet! Check them out at www.realjet.com
You’ll hear:
How FAA operations data undercuts the claim that “private jets are clogging U.S. air traffic,” and why business aviation is more than just big Gulfstreams for billionaires.
Why Snopes stepping in on a viral anti-private-jet claim matters for the industry’s reputation and public policy debates.
What the FAA’s new “ADSB for ground vehicles” surface safety tech is doing at major airports, and how it could reduce runway incursion risk.
What is actually known so far about the JetBlue A320 uncommanded pitch event, the software and hardware fixes Airbus is rolling out, and why “solar flare” headlines may be getting ahead of the data.
How Amazon’s MK30 delivery drones have recently tangled with wires and cranes, and what those incidents say about the current limits of see-and-avoid technology.
A spicy Mile High Madness segment on jet art at Art Basel, “bad guy” aircraft brokers, and why LinkedIn is getting bolder about calling out bad actors.
If you care about business aviation, safety tech, and cutting through mainstream media noise, this episode is for you. Hit subscribe for more weekly private aviation news, analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from The VIP Seat.