NASA’s Isaacman to Treat ‘Exceptional’ Staff to Private Jet Ride

Jan. 7, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC

NASA employees now have another incentive to outperform for new agency head Jared Isaacman: rides in his private F-5 jets.

Billionaire and Shift4 Payments Inc. founder Isaacman, currently serving as NASA administrator, has made his private jets available for incentive flights for NASA employees, including flyovers and trips to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, according to a post on X by NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens.

“If you are an accomplished @NASA employee doing exceptional work, there will be opportunities ahead to take to the skies with the @NASAAdmin,” she wrote.

All costs associated with the flights will be covered ...

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