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In The Hangar Podcast with Dan and Chelsea
Meet Chelsea!
Has Chelsea Smith’s last name changed yet? Why did she become an aircraft mechanic? Dan introduces Chelsea to the In The Hangar audience to get to know her.
Today · 50 min
The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News
One Priester, OneFlight Questions, and Flexjet’s London Bet
This week on The VIP Seat, we unpack who is gaining control across business aviation—from airport policy and FBO economics to charter platforms, premium terminals, and cockpit safety culture. Chris Rocheleau is leaving NBAA to lead Airports Council International–North America, putting a former FAA leader at the helm of the organization representing airport operators across the U.S. and Canada. We look at why that move matters for airport access, infrastructure, FBO power, fees, and the future relationship between airports and business aviation. Rocheleau is set to become ACI-NA president and CEO on October 5, succeeding longtime leader Kevin Burke. We also break down Priester Aviation’s “One Priester” rebrand and what it really says about the company’s acquisition strategy. With Mayo Aviation, Hill Private Aviation, Omni Air Transport, Elite Jets, and MaxAir now inside the broader platform, is this simply a brand consolidation—or a push to own more of the client journey from jet card to charter to aircraft management? Then, OneFlight’s story gets more complicated. We discuss reports of financial and operational pressure, questions around operator payments, the company’s aggressive growth and marketing strategy, its short-lived surcharge, and why a jet-card company’s ability to deliver promised lift is ultimately a balance-sheet question. We were also on site at Farnborough for Flexjet’s new $34 million private terminal—the company’s first dedicated facility outside North America. More than a lounge, it is a statement about global fractional growth, customer experience, training, maintenance, and who controls the private-aviation journey on the ground. Finally, we examine the Nicholas Air whistleblower case and what AIR21 protections actually mean for pilots and other aviation workers. When a crewmember raises a reasonable safety concern, where does legal protection begin—and where are its limits? In this episode: Chris Rocheleau’s move from NBAA to ACI-NA Airport influence, FBO consolidation, fees, leases, and access Priester Aviation’s rebrand and completed acquisition roll-up OneFlight’s financial and operational questions Flexjet’s Farnborough terminal and global fractional strategy Why pilots receive whistleblower protections under AIR21 The difference between a safety culture statement and a safety culture in practice Thank you to our sponsors AB Jets, REAL Jet, and Wingform for making this show possible as well as Wingform
Today · 30 min
The Calm Cockpit Podcast
The Pilot Is the System: Training the Mind with Avi Gordon
Season 2 Episode 19 What if meditation could function like a simulator for the mind? Meditation teacher, coach, and author Avi Gordon joins us to explore how a simple meditation practice can help pilots train attention, recover from mistakes, regulate emotions, and respond more skillfully when things don’t go according to plan. From bounced landings and checkride pressure to perfectionism, breathing techniques, and the power of a five-minute daily practice, you’ll learn practical ways to recognize when your mind has wandered, interrupt unhelpful mental spirals, reset after a mistake, and bring greater focus and self-awareness into the cockpit. Avi is a coach, meditation teacher, author, and professional interviewer who has spent decades exploring awareness and presence. His background spans international and special education across four countries, and he previously served as Director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association and host of the Integral Yoga Podcast. Today, his coaching and teaching combine meditation, self-inquiry, and thoughtful conversation to help people bridge practical achievement with inner well-being—not as an escape from reality, but as a way of meeting reality more skillfully. Links: Avi Gordon Wellness: Personal coaching, meditation courses, and library of guided meditation practices for enhanced well-being, confidence, relationships, forgiveness, healthy eating and a wide variety of goals.
Today · 1 hr 8 min
Miles & Points Daily Podcast
✈️ American Airlines Just Handed Out Free Elite Status Mid-Flight — Plus Wyndham's New Award Chart Is Live
American Airlines is making surprise moves in Chicago by offering free Gold elite status directly to passengers on board flights, and that's just the start of today's packed episode. The carrier is also overhauling its lounge strategy with nearly one new or improved Admirals Club per month and opening up Flagship Dining to all business class passengers on long-haul routes. Wyndham Rewards has officially launched its new four-tier award chart, with some properties getting cheaper and top-tier properties jumping 50% in price. On the credit card front, the refreshed Citi AAdvantage Executive Card is offering a massive 125,000-mile welcome bonus, and Chase Freedom Flex cardholders can now register for Q4 bonus categories that could stack to 7x points on dining. There's also a 100% bonus on IHG points purchases, a 96% bonus from Saudia's AlFursan program, and a hidden Air Canada card perk that works on United flights. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
Today · 8 min