How FinTech AI is Building the Future of Air Travel | Jacob Baumler & Dillon England

Booking a flight should never feel like a leap of faith, but private aviation still has too many gaps where fraud and illegal charters can slip through. We talk with Jacob Baumler from Coach Air FinTech AI about the moment that pushed him into this space: a private trip that turned out to be an illegal charter, paired with aircraft issues serious enough to spark real fear. That experience became a mission to build public-safety-grade infrastructure for private aviation booking and the next wave of advanced air mobility.Jacob breaks down what air taxis actually are: electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) designed for fast city and regional trips, staged at the airports and future “vertiports” that will make Jetsons-style travel practical. The big question isn’t just when air taxis arrive, it’s how everyday passengers will book them safely and legally. We dig into Coach Air’s approach: real-time charter verification, FAA and DOT-aligned compliance checks, end-to-end audit trails, and AI-driven booking inside apps branded by operators, brokers, FBOs, airports, and concierge-style partners.We also get concrete on payments, because money flow is part of safety. Coach Air uses fintech escrow mechanics so funds don’t simply disappear upfront; payment is protected until services are delivered, helping reduce fraud while ensuring operators get paid when they perform. We close with what Coach Air needs right now (investment, early adopters, and strong advisors) and why Jacob believes the market is moving faster than most people realize. Subscribe, share this with a friend who flies private or loves future mobility, and leave a review with your biggest question about air taxis and eVTOL travel.About Board of AdvisorsBoard of Advisors is an invite-only community of entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, and executives dedicated to helping one another grow personally and professionally. Through quarterly events, strategic introductions, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a culture built on giving first, BA creates an environment where leaders can solve problems faster, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. When you're in the right room, anything is possible.Subscribe for more conversations with members of the Board of Advisors community as we continue releasing exclusive interviews recorded live from our Q2 Dallas event.#BAPodcast #BoardOfAdvisors #BACommunity #Entrepreneurship