Part 135 Certificates are Too Expensive, Massive Mystery Bombardier Buyer

In this episode, hosts Jessie Naor and Preston Holland discuss various topics in business aviation, including a surprising $2 million sale of a charter certificate, the challenges faced by the FAA in certifying new aircraft, and the mystery surrounding a large order of Bombardier jets. They also touch on the recent upgrades to the air traffic control system, social media highlights from the aviation world, and the booming private jet activity in Florida and Texas. The conversation wraps up with insights into aircraft deliveries and ongoing supply chain issues in the industry.Chapters00:00 Intro01:50 Volato's Surprising Charter CertificatePrice05:32 The Impact of User Fees on FAA Certification08:17 Mystery Buyer of Bombardier Jets13:47 Funding for Air Traffic Control Upgrades18:54 Social Media Highlights and Trends20:53 Airline Experiences: Southwest vs. Spirit23:14 Private Jet Activity: American Exceptionalism26:28 Embraer's Recovery and Market DynamicsJessie’s Links:Private Aviation Safety Alliance: www.FlyingPrivate.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessienaorPreston’s Links:Prestige Aircraft Finance: https://prestigefinance.com/Private Jet Insider (Newsletter): https://prestonholland.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonhollandX (Formerly Known as Twitter): https://x.com/prestonholland6?lang=en