The Learjet 60 Crash, the Speculation Problem

A tragedy deserves an investigation, not an internet verdict. This week, Jessie and Preston address the fatal Learjet 60 crash and the wave of speculation that followed, from pilot-age criticism to sweeping claims about the aircraft. They discuss why waiting for the NTSB matters, the challenge of responding to viral misinformation, and the broader safety conversations worth having without drawing conclusions about the cause.

Then, the Wheels Up debate continues: do six factory-new Phenom 300Es, improving operating metrics, and another round of Delta support point to a turnaround or a longer road to becoming Delta Private Jets all over again? Plus, Jeppesen’s paper-chart farewell, retired jet engines finding a second life powering AI data centers, a tribute to Ed Bolen as he announces his retirement, and the Fly Alliance restructuring that has the hosts asking whether they can unring the M&A gong.

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