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The VIP Seat: The Weekly Private Aviation PodcastAuthor: Jessie Naor and Preston Holland Experts in Private and Corporate Aviation
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How Wall Street Sees Business Aviation with Nick Fazioli, Jefferies
Episode 11
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
Business aviation has quietly become one of the most investable sectors in aerospace—but how does Wall Street actually see it?This week on The VIP Seat, Jessie and Preston sit down with Nick Fazioli, Managing Director and Global Head of Aerospace & Aviation Investment Banking at Jefferies to break down the capital markets behind business aviation.From the evolution of BizAv from a “cottage industry” to an institutional investment category, to the surge in private equity, charter consolidation, and infrastructure plays, this episode dives into the forces shaping the industry’s next decade.They cover:Why investors are shifting toward MRO, FBOs, and “picks and shovels” businessesHow aircraft values and financing impact operator strategyThe difference between asset-heavy and asset-light modelsWhere charter consolidation stands today—and what comes nextWhy eVTOL funding is facing a reality checkAnd what founders need to do to attract serious capitalIf you want to understand where business aviation is going, follow the money.
