The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News

Steve Varsano Joins Flexjet, FlyHouse Reshuffles & AeroVanti Founder Convicted

June 17, 2026·33 min
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This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie Naor and Preston Holland unpack a packed week of private aviation headlines. FlyHouse announces a leadership change, raising new questions about its ambitious “Uber for private jets” strategy. NetJets files for an exemption to extend certain crew duty limits, sparking a bigger conversation about fatigue, rest rules, and whether safety practices should be shared across the industry.Plus, Cirrus faces federal restrictions tied to Chinese ownership, AeroVanti’s founder is convicted in a major wire fraud case, Steve Varsano sells The Jet Business to Flexjet/Directional Capital, and Mile High Madness brings mini cows on a private jet and PE guy comedy to the cabin.

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