Podcast launch is end of August 2024, in the meantime, here’s what we’re talking about:

Supreme Court Judges Face Public Scrutiny for Private Jet Flights

During election season, and generally, private fliers and operators need to mind their P&Qs regarding financial disclosures when using campaign finances, donations to PACs or any business funds. According to Axios, “Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose flights between Hawaii and New Zealand that he took on Republican megadonor Harlan Crow's private jet, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden said Monday.”

First Boeing 737 MAX Private Jet Launches

The luxurious and first private MAX edition of the 737 reportedly costs over $100 million and features an Italian marble bar and multiple bedrooms. Check it out on Business Insider.

The most private jet departures are from…Alaska?

A new study using flight tracking data showed Alaska leading the pack of private jet departures when adjusting per capita. “Montana, North Dakota and Nevada rounded out the top six, while surprisingly no East Coast states made the top 10.” says Flying Magazine.

After inking a $257 Million Contract, NFL star chooses to fly commercial and loses luggage

We’re not saying luggage is the only reason to fly private, but it’s one of many, including security risks for the famous and infamous. Trevor Lawrence “was so determined to show he's the same guy after signing a $275 million contract, he flew commercial. All it cost him was his golf clubs and other luggage, according to Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson.” according to Fox News.

Citation X Crashes in Jamestown, NY; no fatalities reported

According to local reports, the two passengers (a Captain and Co-Pilot) walked away from the aircraft with injuries. The crew reported a loss of electrical power prior to the crash, according to the Aviation Safety Network report.