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The eVTOL Insights Podcast
eVTOL Insights is a leading source of news, information and analysis into the global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility markets. Since our launch in April 2020, we’ve been covering the latest industry news and offering insight for leading executives in the manned and unmanned market, across both passenger and cargo-carrying services. Our in-depth podcasts aim to cover a range of different topics, from eVTOL OEMs updates, certification, landing…
Episodes
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 235: Laurie McKnight, Senior Research Manager at Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
In this episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Laurie McKnight, Senior Research Manager at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of…
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Episode 234: Elham Boozarjomehri, Founder and CEO of Grey Jay
In this episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks to Elham Boozarjomehri, Founder and CEO of Grey Jay, about making Advanced Air Mobility…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 233: Melissa Rank, Program Director | Aviation Market at SAM
In this episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Melissa Rank, Aviation Market Leader and Programme Director at SAM, about the…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 232: Ted Angel of NAAMCE previews the National AAM Industry Forum
In this episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast, we speak with Ted Angel, Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE)…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastWomen in AAM Podcast: Miriam McNabb, Editor-in-Chief at DroneLife.com
What can drones teach us about the future of Advanced Air Mobility? In this episode of the Women in AAM Podcast, Miriam McNabb joins chairperson Marilyn…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 231: Jerome Tourdiat, SVP One Solutions Ops Europe and Global Governance, Schneider Electric
What will it take to power the next generation of aviation? In this episode, Jason Pritchard speaks with Jerome Tourdiat of Schneider Electric about the energy…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 230: Doug Washburn, VP of Engineering and Flight Safety, Hartzell Propeller
In this episode, host Jason Pritchard speaks with Doug Washburn, Vice President of Engineering and Flight Safety at Hartzell Propeller. Doug highlights how…
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Episode 229: Mohamed Ben Tahar, Director of Automotive & IoT, Trimble
In this episode, Jason Pritchard is joined by Mohamed Ben Tahar, Director for Automotive and IoT at Trimble, to explore the technology and infrastructure…
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Episode 228: Glenn Piper, Director of Global Product Management, WireMasters
In this episode, eVTOL Insights' Jason Pritchard is joined by Glenn to explore the increasingly critical role of wiring and electrical architecture in Advanced…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 227: Craig Foster, Co-Founder and Senior Research Consultant, Valour Consultancy
The latest episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast welcomes Craig Foster, Co-founder and Senior Research Consultant at Valor Consultancy, to discuss the…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 226: Jennifer Trock, Partner at Morgan Lewis
In this episode, Jason is joined by Jennifer Trock, trusted advisor at Morgan Lewis, to explore the legal, regulatory and commercial realities shaping one of…
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Episode 224: Paulo Venancio, Aerospace Chief Engineer, Expleo
In this episode, Paulo discuss the engineering realities of bringing advanced air mobility from flight testing to commercial operations. He argues that…
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Episode 223: J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio
Ohio is positioning itself as a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) by building on its rich aerospace heritage, manufacturing expertise, and…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 222: Mark Duchesne, Head of Manufacturing at REGENT
In this episode with Mark, we explore what it takes to transform a revolutionary transport concept into a scalable manufacturing operation. Drawing on…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 221: Lavera Alexander, Chief Growth Officer at Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP)
In this episode, Lavera Alexander, Chief Growth Officer and CAMC Director at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), about California's pioneering…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 220: Michael Proffitt, Chairman of Vertiports UK
In this episode, host Jason Pritchard speaks with Michael about the critical role infrastructure will play in enabling the future of advanced air mobility…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 219: Josh Portlock of Electro Ventures & Joe Mattern, Founder of VertiSim
Electro Ventures has expanded its advanced air mobility portfolio with the acquisition of Vertiport Simulations, marking a significant step toward accelerating…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 218: Louis Saint-Cyr, President of the Airlines at Surf Air Mobility
In this episode, Louis Saint-Cyr talks about the company’s vision for transforming regional aviation through electrification, AI-driven software, and…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 217: Beth Flippo, CEO and Founder of Dexa
DEXA is one of only four FAA-certified drone carriers in the United States. In this episode, Beth shares how her background in engineering, defense technology…
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Episode 216: Mark Ingram, Technical Director at Hewland Engineering
In this episode, we speak to Mark Ingram, Technical Director at Hewland Engineering, about how the company’s motorsport heritage is helping shape the future of…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastWomen in AAM Podcast: Elan Head, Senior Editor at The Air Current
This podcast episode features a great in-depth discussion between Women in AAM Chairperson Marilyn Pearson and aviation journalist and pilot Elan Head on the…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 215: Ralph Muller, CEO of H2FLY
In this podcast, Ralph discusses the company’s rapid evolution toward commercial hydrogen-electric aviation. Since taking leadership, he has focused on…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 214: Santh Sathya, CEO and Founder, LuftCar
In this episode, Santh talks about redefining advanced air mobility through a hybrid air–ground vehicle platform. Originally inspired by defense logistics…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 213: Nick Hall, CEO of Aergility
In this episode, Nick Hall, CEO of Aergility discusses the company’s vision to transform cargo delivery through long-range autonomous aircraft. Aergility is…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 212: Julian Del Campo, Director of Business Development, Regal Rexnord
In this episode Julian talks about Regal Rexnord's evolving role in advanced air mobility (AAM). The conversation explores how Regal Rexnord’s broad…
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Episode 212: Barbara Pareglio, Smart Mobility Lead at GSMA
In this episode, Barbara Pareglio from GSMA talks about the critical role of connectivity in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). She explains how GSMA’s work in…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 211: Kevin Cox, CEO of VertiPorts by Atlantic
In this episode, host Jason Pritchard speaking with Kevin Cox, CEO of Vertiports by Atlantic, about the future of infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility. Cox…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 210: Marc Sellouk, CEO of Flyte
In this episode, Marc talks about Flyte's vision for regional air mobility and its role as a precursor to the future eVTOL market. He explains that Flyte aims…
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Episode 209: Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder and CEO of SkyDrive
In this episode, host Jason Pritchard sits down with Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder and CEO of SkyDrive, to reflect on a landmark year for the Japanese eVTOL OEM…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 208: Darrell Swanson and Jarek Zych of EA Maven - AeroTesseract launch
In this episode, Darrell Swanson and Jarek Zych of EA Maven discuss the launch of AeroTesseract, a full-stack SaaS platform designed to bring investment-grade…
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Episode 207: Austin Spiegel, CTO at Sift
In this episode, Jason Pritchard is joined by Austin Spiegel, CTO and Co-Founder of SIFT, to explore how better data infrastructure is accelerating advanced…
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Episode 206: Katie Inman, Partner at Holland and Knight
In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Katie Inman, Partner at Holland & Knight and a leading authority on aviation public policy and regulation…
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Episode 205: Allison Maginot, Senior Director, Corporate Government Affairs and Sustainability, Regal Rexnord
In this episode of eVTOL Insights, host Jason Pritchard sits down with Alison to explore the critical role of government affairs in advancing the future of…
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Episode 204: Darryl Abelscroft, Future Safety and Innovation, UK Civil Aviation Authority
In this episode, Darryl provides an in-depth overview of the CAA’s recently published eVTOL Delivery Model, explaining why it was developed, what it contains…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 203: Lester Erlston, Founder of Flight Kinetics
In this episode, Jason Pritchard is joined by Lester Erlston, Founder of Flight Kinetics, to explore how advanced aerodynamics could unlock the next phase of…
The eVTOL Insights PodcasteVTOL Insights' Women in AAM Podcast: Dr. Tracy Lamb
In this episode, Marilyn Pearson sits down with Dr. Tracy Lamb, a globally respected aviation and aerospace safety leader, international airline pilot, and…
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Episode 201: Brandon Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder, Horizon Aircraft
In this in-depth episode, Brandon Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Horizon Aircraft, joins host Jason Pritchard to discuss one of the industry’s most compelling…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastWomen in AAM Podcast: Amber Harrison, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vertical Aviation International
In this insightful episode of the Women in AAM podcast, host Marilyn Pearson sits down with Amber Harrison, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Vertical Aviation…
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Episode 200: Javier Espuch, Chief Business Development Officer, Embention
In this episode, Jason Pritchard speaks with Javier Espuch, Chief Business Development Officer at Emberion, a pioneer in safety-critical avionics and autopilot…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 199: Dr Adriano Di Pietro, CEO of AMSL Aero
In this episode, Dr. Di Pietro—an aerospace engineer and innovator with nearly two decades of global experience—shares how his early fascination with flight…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 198: Igor Pasternak, CEO of Aeros
In this episode, Igor introduces the Los Angeles-based manufacturer behind the world’s first rigid electric variable-buoyancy airship (EVBA). With more than…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 197: Philips Durojaiye, Founder of Titan Air Mobility
In this episode, we sit down with Durojaiye Phillips, a patent inventor, product strategist, and one of Africa’s leading voices for Advanced Air Mobility…
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Episode 195: Dr. Satya Chakravarthy, CEO of The ePlane Company
In this episode, Dr. Satya shares the company’s mission to transform urban mobility through one of the world’s most compact eVTOL aircraft, designed to ease…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 196: Women in AAM Podcast: Stella Filippatos, Program Management, Electrical Aircraft, CAE
In the inaugural episode of Women in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Chairperson Marilyn Pearson speaks with Stella Filippatos about CAE's journey toward…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 194: John Maris, President of Marivent Corporation and Cert Center Canada
In this episode, Dr. Maris shares a wealth of insight drawn from decades of experience in aircraft certification, flight testing, and aerospace innovation. The…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 193: Dubai Airshow 2025 Preview with Adam Zeyn, Business Development Professional
In this episode, we speak with Adam Zeyn, Business Development lead for the 2025 Dubai Airshow. Adam shares how the event has rapidly evolved into one of the…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 192: Jakob Saalfrank, Founder and CEO of Grasshopper Air Mobility
In this episode, Jakob shares his journey from working in logistics and warehouse automation to founding Grasshopper Air Mobility in 2023, driven by a vision…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 191: Adam Triolo, Vice President of Commercial Business Development at REGENT
In this episode, Adam shares exclusive updates on REGENT’s exciting development roadmap, including the progress of their full-scale prototype and the path…
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Episode 190: Martin Ding, Founder and CEO of Albatross.ai
In this episode, Dr. Yuanyuan “Martin” Ding, shares his journey from working at leading aerospace companies to launching his own startup focused on developing…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 189: Fahad Al-Riyami, CEO and Founder of AeroVecto
In this episode, Fahad Al Riyami talks about his company AeroVecto, an Oman-based startup developing a high-capacity hybrid eVTOL aircraft designed to…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 189: Furqan, CEO of Sora Aviation
In this episode, we speak with Furqan, CEO and co-founder of Sora Aviation, a UK-based startup pioneering the S1, a 30-seat battery-electric tiltrotor designed…
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Episode 188: Dan Sloat and Ted Angel, AAM Institute's Pulitzer Air Race
In this episode, Dan Sloat (Advanced Air Mobility Institute) and Ted Angel (National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence) share how they’re reviving the…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 187: Michael Cervenka, Chief Commercial & Technology Officer, Vertical Aerospace
In this episode, we welcome back Michael to explore Vertical's progress with its VX4 eVTOL aircraft and ambitious roadmap toward certification and commercial…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 186: Philip Weissman, Partner at KMA Zuckert
A recognized voice in both traditional and emerging aviation law, Philip brings a rare blend of experience, curiosity, and legal acumen to the evolving…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 185: Toni Drummond, President and Co-Founder, Future Flight Global
With over two decades of expertise in business aviation, sustainable mobility, and global aircraft operations, Toni shares the inspiring journey that led her…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 184: Ed Wegel, Founder and Chairman of UrbanLink Air Mobility
In this episode, Ed shares how UrbanLink is preparing to launch zero-emission, multimodal regional travel—combining eVTOL aircraft and sea gliders—across key…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 183: Tim Pohle, Of Counsel at Beveridge & Diamond
In this episode, Tim shares compelling insights into the regulatory, environmental, and public acceptance challenges that will shape the future of Advanced Air…
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Episode 182: Ken Karklin, CEO at Pivotal
In this episode, Ken starts of by defining Pivotal's mission in the mission of the broader context of urban air mobility and personal aviation. He also…
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Episode 181: Louis Liu, Founder and CEO, DAP Technologies
In this episode, Louis goes into great detail about China's Low-Altitude Economy and provides a fascinating insight into how the country is preparing for…
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 180: Sue Kaur and Kurt Swieringa, NASA's ATM-X Project
In this episode, Sue and Kurt give us a broad overview of the NASA's ATM-x Project and how it fits into the Advanced Air Mobility market. We talk about the…