Ironbird Partners

Mar 24, 2025

How the Ultra-Wealthy are Entertained at 40,000 Feet

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Episode Highlights

For the ultra-wealthy, private aviation is about effortless luxury—but in-flight entertainment has often failed to keep up. Whether it’s geo-blocked live sports, unreliable streaming, or outdated hardware, even the most exclusive jet owners have faced frustrations.

In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, host Daniel Harris talks with Eric Cohen, CEO of Video Valet, about how his company has revolutionized in-flight entertainment, ensuring that private jet passengers never miss a game, movie, or show—anywhere in the world.

What’s inside this episode?

  • Why private jets still struggle with outdated entertainment systems

  • How Video Valet delivers on-demand, high-definition content with no buffering

  • The real reason live sports and streaming apps fail at high altitudes

  • How aircraft owners and charter operators can enhance passenger experience and security

  • The future of in-flight entertainment, including AI-powered personalization and seamless connectivity

For private jet owners, charter operators, and elite travelers, this episode is an inside look at how the wealthiest passengers stay entertained at 40,000 feet—without compromise.

👉 Learn more about private aviation strategy and premium in-flight experiences at www.flyironbird.com.

🎙 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor, Video Valet! Mention 'Ironbird' to receive a complimentary custom iPad with your purchase at www.videovalet.com.

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Jet To is proudly powered by Ironbird Partners, LLC: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) is acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) and does not own, or operate, any of the aircraft represented. Inquiries and contracts are for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Ironbird Partners, LLC is an Air Charter Broker and not a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.

© Ironbird. All rights reserved.

Jet To is proudly powered by Ironbird Partners, LLC: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) is acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) and does not own, or operate, any of the aircraft represented. Inquiries and contracts are for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Ironbird Partners, LLC is an Air Charter Broker and not a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.

© Ironbird. All rights reserved.