What Wheels Up’s Adjusted EBITDA Actually Means and Why the FAA’s 135 List Problems Matter

S3E8 - What Wheels Up’s Adjusted EBITDA Actually Means and Why the FAA’s 135 List Problems Matter

Published: February 24, 2026

Duration: 29:29

The conversation delves into the financial reporting of Wheels Up, the challenges of analyzing aviation news, and the errors in the FAA's list of part 135 operators. It also touches on the impact of social media on industry decisions and the upcoming event by Embraer Executive Jets.

Takeaways

Adjusted EBITDA reporting can be misleadingChallenges in vetting operators due to FAA errorsThe influence of social media on industry decisions

Chapters

00:00 Wheels Up Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA05:34 Errors in FAA's List of Part 135 Operators13:15 Impact of Social Media on Industry Decisions30:05 Upcoming Event...