Liftbrief / Video and podcast roundups

What should you watch or listen to for your immediate decision?

The following pathways are the desk’s editorial recommendations. Entry numbers refer to the detailed reviews below.

Your decisionStart withProduce afterwards
Booking a private jet for the first time1, 2, 3Mission brief, counterparty map and supplier questions
Comparing private jet charter quotes3, 6, 7Comparable cost-and-service table
Renewing a jet card or making a deposit4, 5Usage stress test and prepaid-funds questions
Reviewing operator evidence2, 6, 7, 8Authority, performance and insurance evidence request
Arranging fixed-deadline travel9, 10, 11Recovery plan with decision deadlines and payment responsibilities
Choosing aircraft or an access model5, 12, 13Mission-led options comparison
Reviewing aircraft management costs14, then 10Invoice exceptions and downtime questions
Evaluating AI-assisted charter procurement15Human-review and escalation requirements