An anonymous, but infamous, aircraft owner known as XPlusLuxe joins The VIP Seat Podcast for one of our most fascinating conversations yet.
Known online for his legendary aircraft collection and viral aviation content, “Mr. T” shares what he’s learned after building a fleet of private jets—and why he believes most owners, operators, and even manufacturers misunderstand the economics of business aviation.
In this exclusive interview we discuss:
✈️ How a hedge fund manager became obsessed with private aviation
📊 Why data—not emotion—should drive aircraft purchases
💰 The hidden costs of aircraft ownership and management
🛩️ Citation X+ Versus Everything Else
📈 Why most Part 135 operators leave money on the table
🔧 The importance of maintenance (MX) over almost everything else
🚀 Speed, fuel burn, Starlink, AI, and the future of business aviation
💼 Can charter companies actually become great businesses?
📉 The biggest mistakes aircraft owners make
If you’re interested in private jets, business aviation, Part 135 charter, aircraft ownership, fleet strategy, aviation investing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron, NetJets, Flexjet, or private aviation economics, this episode is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
🎙️ Hosted by Jessie Naor and Preston Holland.
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