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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 26 MIN

Mamdani coming for private jets? FAA Cuts Controller Positions

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

Private jets under attack in New York?! Not so fast.This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston break down a viral headline claiming NYC’s new mayor is coming after private aviation and why the reality is a lot more complicated (and a lot more political). From Port Authority power plays to sponsored “journalism,” they separate fact from fear.Plus:The truth behind shocking headlines about pilots and drugs (it’s not what you think)Trump’s White House helipad plans and what it says about aviation in politicsSpirit Airlines chaos: repositioning aircraft, lessor headaches, and what happens nextFAA cutting air traffic controller targets… during a shortage?And in Mile High Madness: sunscreen lobsters, ferry pilots, and aviation internet goldIf you care about business aviation, policy, and the stories shaping the industry, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.Subscribe for weekly aviation insights, industry breakdowns, and unfiltered analysis.Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:Instagram: @thevipseatLinkedIn: The VIP SeatNewsletter: thevipseat.comSponsored by AB Jets: premium charter without the ownership headaches...

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