The G400 Flies, and an inflight Wifi provider goes out of business

Subscribe to our Weekly Digest at vipseat.beehiiv.com On this week's edition, Jessie Naor and co-host Preston Holland discuss the top stories in private aviation: SAF may not be living up to its promises, Gulfstream's G400 takes off, SmartSky networks shuts down, Volato to furlough pilots and return leased aircraft, and the National Business Aviation Association sells its share in the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition. The VIP Seat is the best way to get a quick take on the weekly news of the industry so sit back, buckle up and let's take off. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Top Stories 00:48 Challenges and Limitations of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 07:30 Gulfstream's G400: Market Positioning and Uncertain Customer Base 18:26 The Closure of SmartSky Networks: Implications for In-Flight Wi-Fi 20:32 The Future of In-Flight Wi-Fi: Satellite-Based Solutions 24:51 Financial Struggles in the Charter Industry 27:01 The Decline in Exhibitors at EBACE Keywords sustainable aviation fuel, SAF, private aviation, Gulfstream G400, alternative technologies, hydrogen, SmartSky Networks, in-flight Wi-Fi, aviation industry, Elon Musk, Starlink, air-to-ground systems, competition, SmartSky, Volato, fundraising, technology, exhibitors, European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, industry events