Luxury on Air | Episode 26: Luxury Aviation with The Jet Business and Oriens Aviation

Felicitas discusses the topic of private aviation with Steve Varsano, Founder and Owner at The Jet Business and Edwin Brenninkmeyer, Founder and Owner, at Oriens Aviation. They explore the evolution of private aviation, the art of jet ownership, enhancing business mobility, the future of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as well as the industry's commitment to sustainability.

1. Introduction
   00:00:00 - Introduction
   00:00:03 - Welcome to Luxury on Air
   00:00:11 - Introduction to the podcast guests
   00:00:30 - Setting the scene at the showroom

2. Background and Experience
   00:01:01 - Introduction to Steve Varsano's background
   00:02:13 - Steve Varsano's career journey in aviation
   00:03:43 - Edwin Brenninkmeyer's introduction and background
   00:06:48 - Edwin Brenninkmeyer's journey into aviation

3. Aviation Industry Overview
   00:09:08 - Overview of the major aircraft manufacturers
   00:10:30 - Discussion on sizes of jets
   00:12:50 - Introduction to the concept of an "owner pilot"

4. Private Jet Ownership
   00:17:32 - Discussion on the luxury aspect of private jets
   00:19:09 - Debunking myths about private jet ownership
   00:22:24 - Addressing misconceptions about the environmental impact
   00:25:59 - Changes in the private jet industry pre-COVID, during COVID, and post-COVID
   00:28:14 - Cost of buying a private jet and entry points into private aviation

5. Integrity in Business
   00:35:01 - Importance of integrity in business practices
   00:36:23 - Building a positive working culture and trustworthy relationships with customers
   00:38:30 - Upholding reputation and branding in the industry

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