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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 37 MIN

$300M Data Center, Netjets and Starlink Unlikely Fellows, and CSX Flight Dept. Says Goodbye

from The VIP Seat: Weekly Private Aviation News · host Jessie Naor and Preston Holland | Experts in Private and Corporate Aviation

SummaryIn this episode, Preston Holland and Al White discuss various topics in the aviation industry, including Boom Supersonic's recent funding, the viability of corporate flight departments, and the ongoing connectivity wars between Starlink and its competitors. They also touch on social media reactions in the Mile High Madness segment and provide updates on recent mergers and acquisitions, particularly Bond's fundraising efforts. The conversation highlights the challenges and trends within the aviation sector, offering insights into the future of business aviation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:07 Boom Supersonic's $300 Million Fundraising06:17 Mile High Madness: Social Media Reactions11:58 CSX Flight Department Shutdown19:36 Starlink Connectivity in Business Aviation28:04 M&A Updates: Bond's Fundraising and Strategy

SummaryIn this episode, Preston Holland and Al White discuss various topics in the aviation industry, including Boom Supersonic's recent funding, the viability of corporate flight departments, and the ongoing connectivity wars between Starlink and its competitors. They also touch on social media reactions in the Mile High Madness segment and provide updates on recent mergers and acquisitions, particularly Bond's fundraising efforts. The conversation highlights the challenges and trends within the aviation sector, offering insights into the future of business aviation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:07 Boom Supersonic's $300 Million Fundraising06:17 Mile High Madness: Social Media Reactions11:58 CSX Flight Department Shutdown19:36 Starlink Connectivity in Business Aviation28:04 M&A Updates: Bond's Fundraising and Strategy

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