Private Jet News
Private Jet News and Business Aviation Updates
The VIP Seat covers private jet news every week: fractional and jet card programs, charter operators, aircraft manufacturers, FAA policy, deals, and the business of private aviation. Each issue pairs the week's top stories with commentary from co-hosts Preston Holland and Jessie Naor.
Latest private jet news
Browse private aviation news by topic
NetJets News
NetJets news and analysis from The VIP Seat: fractional ownership, jet card availability, fleet orders, and operator strategy.
Flexjet News
Flexjet news and analysis from The VIP Seat: fractional programs, fleet orders, acquisitions, and interviews with Flexjet leadership.
Wheels Up News
Wheels Up news and analysis from The VIP Seat: quarterly earnings, fleet transition, jet card programs, and the Delta partnership.
Fractional and Jet Card News
Fractional jet ownership and jet card news from The VIP Seat: program launches, pricing changes, sales pauses, and how the major operators compare.
VistaJet News
VistaJet and Vista Global news from The VIP Seat: fleet strategy, IPO reporting, and subscription and charter programs.
flyExclusive News
flyExclusive (FLYX) news from The VIP Seat: quarterly results, fractional and jet card programs, and fleet updates.
Gulfstream News
Gulfstream news and analysis from The VIP Seat: new models, fleet orders, deliveries, and used aircraft values.
Bombardier News
Bombardier business jet news from The VIP Seat: Challenger and Global orders, certification, trade policy, and fleet deals.
What our private aviation news covers
Fractional ownership and jet cards: program launches, pricing changes, and how operators like NetJets, Flexjet, Wheels Up, and VistaJet are positioning.
Charter and aircraft management: Part 135 operators, mergers and acquisitions, and safety and regulatory developments.
Manufacturers and aircraft: new programs, certification timelines, and delivery news from Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, Textron, Dassault, and others.
Policy, tax, and finance: FAA rulemaking, tariffs, bonus depreciation, and the financing side of aircraft ownership.
Private jet news FAQ
Where can I find private jet news each week?
The VIP Seat publishes a weekly newsletter and podcast covering the top private jet and business aviation stories. New issues appear on this page and in the full archive, and subscribers get each issue by email.
Who writes The VIP Seat?
The VIP Seat is co-hosted by Preston Holland, President of Prestige Aircraft Finance, and Jessie Naor. Each issue summarizes published reporting and adds the hosts' own commentary, which is opinion rather than investment, tax, or legal advice.
What topics does The VIP Seat cover?
Coverage includes fractional ownership and jet cards, charter operators, aircraft manufacturers, FBOs and MRO providers, FAA and tax policy, and mergers and acquisitions across business aviation.
Is there a private aviation podcast version?
Yes. Every newsletter has a companion podcast episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, including interviews with operators, investors, and industry leaders.
