Wheels Up Buys GrandView Fleet; FAA Issues Rules for eVTOLs
The VIP Seat: The Weekly Private Aviation Podcast - A podcast by Jessie Naor and Preston Holland | Experts in Private and Corporate Aviation - Tuesdays

Subscribe at www.TheVIPSeat.com Summary In this episode, Jessie Naor and Tom Lelyo discuss the latest developments in private aviation, including Wheels Up's acquisition of Grandview Aviation, the challenges and opportunities in the market, and the unique design competition hosted by FlexJet. They also touch on labor issues in aviation manufacturing, the infrastructure challenges for EVTOLs, and the recent FAA regulations on powered lift. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of private aviation and the importance of adaptability in the industry. Keywords private aviation, Wheels Up, Grandview Aviation, FlexJet, EVTOL, FAA regulations, aviation market, labor issues, aircraft design, aviation news Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Private Aviation News 01:41 Wheels Up Acquires Grandview Aviation 07:43 Market Dynamics in Private Aviation 12:30 FlexJet's Unique Design Competition 16:46 Labor Issues in Aviation Manufacturing 20:14 EVTOL Developments and Infrastructure Challenges 25:01 FAA Regulations on Powered Lift and EVTOLs