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Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

Update: 2025-07-22
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In this episode, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland discuss the latest happenings in the aviation industry, including the buzz at Oshkosh, Joby's breakthrough with hydrogen aircraft, FlexJet's significant PE investment, and a unique challenge by Mr. Beast. They also remember Felix Baumgartner, address FAA staffing and safety concerns, and delve into a juicy lawsuit involving Bruce Willis and aircraft maintenance.


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00:00 Oshkosh Aviation Event Highlights

02:35 FlexJet's Major Investment and Market Position

05:09 Mile High Madness: Celebrating Aviation Achievements

08:59 Introduction and Tribute to Felix

09:08 Joby's Hydrogen Aircraft Breakthrough

11:50 Mr. Beast's Airplane Challenge

15:09 FAA Staffing and Pilot Fatigue

18:58 Bruce Willis Lawsuit and Aviation Contracts


Link to Lawsuit: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourth-court-of-appeals/2025/04-23-00095-cv.html


Jessie’s Links: Private Aviation Safety Alliance: www.FlyingPrivate.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessienaor Preston’s Links: Prestige Aircraft Finance: https://prestigefinance.com/ Private Jet Insider (Newsletter): https://prestonholland.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonholland X (Formerly Known as Twitter): https://x.com/prestonholland6?lang=en


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Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

Flexjet gets largest PE investment ever, Mr. Beast Jet Challenge Fails

Jessie Naor and Preston Holland | Experts in Private and Corporate Aviation