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AviationPros Podcast
The AviationPros Podcast features the leading minds across the aviation industry discussing the most pressing issues facing all facet of air travel. Each episode highlights best practices and innovation ranging from airport operations, ground support processes, business and general aviation trends, and MRO/maintenance facility optimization. The podcast series is produced jointly by Airport Business magazine, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Ground Support Worldwide, which are all members of…
Episodes
- AviationPros Podcast
Are Smaller Airports the Future of Air Travel?
As major airports grapple with congestion, rising costs and growing passenger demand, could smaller airports provide part of the solution? In this episode of…
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Beyond Electrification and Into the Future of GSE Fleet Management
Electrification has fundamentally changed the ground support equipment industry, but according to David Fernandez, global head of fleet at Swissport, the next…
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TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin on the Aircraft Parts Supply Chain and Helping Maintenance Teams Mitigate Challenges
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin discusses key challenges in the aviation parts supply chain, informed by the company’s…
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What Can Women Do in Aviation? Sarah MacLeod on Breaking Industry Barriers and Using Your Power
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, ARSA’s Executive Director Sarah MacLeod shares impactful advice for aspiring aviation professionals. Whether for…
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Building Better Airport Pavements Through Research and Innovation
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Richard Willis and Brett Williams of the National Asphalt Pavement Association…
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TBX’s Roxanne Rosado on Best Practices for AMTs to Succeed, Both New and Veteran Technicians
Roxanne Rosado is A&P, IA, FSDO Liaison and Head of Airworthiness for TBX, with expert knowledge informed by years of experience on the shop floor and in…
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How Real-Time Visibility Is Transforming Airport Operations
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Michael Bettua, CEO and co-founder of Volan…
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Alfredo Garcia on How to Embrace Mentorship and Find the Right Fit in Aviation Maintenance
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we speak with Alfredo Garcia, director of sales and business development at ACI Jet, about career development in…
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Dr. Viral Shah of JuliaHub on How Dyad 3.0 Simplifies Aircraft Design, Engineering and Maintenance with Agentic AI
JuliaHub Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Viral Shah is sharing how JuliaHub and solutions like Dyad 3.0 offer unique AI-powered solutions specifically designed to make…
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From Compliance to Readiness: Rethinking Ground Handling Training
Ground handling has always been a high-pressure environment, but today's airports are operating with greater traffic volumes, leaner workforces and…
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Erin O'Donnell on Building HiSERV North America
Erin O'Donnell has spent nearly four decades in aviation, from her first internship at Chicago Midway Airport to leading one of the industry's newest ground…
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How Unexpected Career Paths Lead to Industry Leadership for Women in Aviation
This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Elisabeth Dickinson and Lindsay Parrott, two franchise owners with RealClean Aircraft Detailing. Elisabeth…
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Building Scalable Charging Infrastructure for eGSE Fleets
As airports accelerate the shift to electric ground support equipment, charging infrastructure is emerging as one of the biggest challenges. In this episode of…
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Rob Mather of IFS on Persisting 2026 Aviation Trends: From Cybersecurity to Space Travel
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Mather, Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS. Having shared his 2026…
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Ed Freni Reflects on Leading Boston Logan Through Decades of Change
In this episode, Ed Freni looks back on a decades-long career in aviation leadership, discussing how crisis, growth, and collaboration defined his approach to…
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Paul T. Glessner, John Goglia, General Lloyd Newton and Izzy Lozada on How to Build a Lasting, Impactful Career in Aviation
In the world of aviation, there are countless ways to make a difference and build a long, satisfying career. Whether you want to fix airplanes as an aircraft…
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Designing for Every Passenger: Rethinking the Airport Through Behavior
In this episode, Landrum & Brown Executive Vice President Joe Barden outlines four core passenger personas—Sprinter, Camper, Roamer and Explorer—and explains…
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Octave’s Nick Karakulko on Connecting the Ramp Through Real-Time Data
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Octave’s Nick Karakulko discusses the company’s upcoming launch as a standalone software business and its vision…
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Raphael Haddad on How Engine Scarcity Impacts the Aviation Industry Amid Uncertainty
This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Raphael Haddad, president of Jetcraft Commercial, discussing engine scarcity in the aviation industry and…
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How Airports Can Future-Proof Billion-Dollar Capital Programs
In this episode, Gaël Le Bris of WSP discusses how airport leaders can incorporate flexibility into infrastructure design, manage evolving risks tied to…
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Joey Smith on Growth and Heightened M&A Activity in the Global MRO Market
The aviation maintenance sector has seen rapid growth in demand in recent years. From aging fleets to parts and labor shortages, there are several factors…
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New Approach Targets Key Barrier To Wider SAF Use
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Alexei Beltyukov, CEO of Unifuel, about a potential…
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How Airports Can Unlock New Revenue Streams to Fund the Next Generation of Infrastructure
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Joe Petrie speaks with Carlos Ozores, partner at PA Consulting and leader of the firm’s U.S. aviation practice…
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What’s New? Marcel Leon de Paz on Innovation and Modernization at MTU Maintenance
There’s a lot going on at MTU Maintenance, from new service expansions and smart tools to unique sustainability practices. In this episode of the Aviation Pros…
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Grupo EULEN USA CEO Maria Fernandez de Cordoba on Growth, Technology and Frontline Leadership
In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Maria Fernandez de Cordoba, CEO of Grupo EULEN USA…
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Dustin Zeitler on How Franchising and Specialized Services Set RealClean Up for Success
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Dustin Zeitler, co-owner of RealClean Aircraft Detailing shares an inside look at his company’s operations and…
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Who Will Be Ground Support Worldwide’s 2026 Leaders of the Year?
In this AviationPros Podcast episode, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier shares how the annual Leaders of the Year awards program highlights the…
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What Ground Handlers Need to Know About Lithium Batteries and eGSE Adoption
Electrification is transforming ground support equipment, but battery technology is at the center of making that transition practical and reliable. In this…
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How MROs Can Respond to Compliance Changes and Complexities
With compliance oversight becoming more complex in MRO, maintenance organizations can use new tools and systems to stay organized, efficient and compliant…
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What Separates Successful Airport Capital Programs From the Rest
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Joe Petrie sits down with Vincent Lewis, Assistant Director of Capital and Infrastructure Development for the City…
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AI on the Ramp: How Samsara Is Using Real-Time Coaching to Reduce Ground Incidents
In this podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Johan Land, Senior Vice President, Safety and AI at Samsara, about how artificial…
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Electrifying the Ramp: A Conversation on the Future of Electric GSE
Luke Mulvaney, chief revenue officer and co-founder of Waev Inc., and Gerry Hoadley, GSE sales director, discuss how electric ground support equipment adoption…
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Nicole Dyehouse on Why Digitalization in MRO is Crucial and How planeKrafty Can Help
Nicole Dyehouse, founder and CEO of planeKrafty, speaks with the Aviation Pros Podcast about her cutting-edge platform that could make a huge difference for…
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Aviation in 2025: The Year That Reset Airport Strategy — And What’s Coming in 2026
In this end-of-year breakdown, Joe Petrie looks back at the major events that shaped airport strategy this year and offers bold predictions for what’s ahead in…
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How Stratos Jets is Raising Service Reliability Standards with AOG Recovery Insurance
On this episode of the Aviation Pros podcast, CEO and Founder of Stratos Jets Joel Thomas discusses how the company is revolutionizing AOG response for private…
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WiTricity CEO: Wireless Power Offers a Safer, Low-Maintenance Path for Electric GSE
In a recent interview with Ground Support Worldwide, WiTricity CEO Joe Benz discussed how wireless charging technology is emerging as a practical solution for…
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Dijon Valentim on Sustainability and F1 Engineering for Aircraft at Conflux Technology
Dijon Valentim, Engineering Services Manager at Conflux Technology, joined the Aviation Pros Podcast to talk net-zero goals, exciting partnerships and the use…
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Down to the Wire: How Southwire Is Energizing the Airports of Tomorrow
In the latest Aviation Pros podcast episode, Stephan Hardt, Sales VP, Ports and Airports, for Southwire, discusses how the 75-year-old U.S. manufacturer is…
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North American Airports See Higher Passenger Satisfaction Amid Record Crowds
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie sits down with Michael Taylor, Senior Managing Director of Travel, Hospitality, Retail…
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Creating Community in Aviation During the Age of Digitalization with Julia Wicksell
Aviation Pros spoke with Julia Wicksell, director of operations, EMEA, at Web Manuals recently about maintaining community in the digital age. The aviation…
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Mallaghan GSE: Innovation and the Future of the Ramp
Mallaghan GSE introduced new products and services at the International GSE Expo this week in Las Vegas. To find out more, Ground Support Worldwide Editor…
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An Architect of IAEMA: Andreas Funk on Building a Ground Support Equipment Legacy
Andreas Funk, a key figure in the formation of IAEMA in 2009, talks with Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier about the evolution of the…
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Ready, Set, GSE Expo: All You Need to Know from IAEMA's Jennifer Matasy
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Jennifer Matasy, Executive Director of IAEMA, about the International GSE Expo taking place in Las…
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Falcon Field Airport Expands Business Aviation with New Hangars, Infrastructure Upgrades, and AAM Readiness
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, is entering a new era of business aviation growth. Airport Director Corinne Nystrom sits down with Airport Business to…
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How the U.S. Travel Association is Preparing Airports and Visa Systems for the 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, host Joe Petrie speaks with Erik Hansen, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the U.S. Travel…
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Frontier Audio Aims to Improve Communication on the Ramp With Better Tech
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Peter Moeckel, founder of Frontier Audio Labs, and Head of Sales Sam Grabon, about how the company…
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Private Aviation’s New Reality: Silver Air CEO Jason Middleton on Ownership Shifts, MRO Challenges, and ATC Reform
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jason Middleton, CEO of Silver Air Private Jets and soon-to-be…
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Global Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Certification Sets New Course for eVTOL Integration
The race to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) to market just hit a new gear. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie speaks…
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How Departures Aviation is Using VR and AI to Improve Training and Customer Service
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Gary Nunley, CEO of Departures Aviation, about how the company is incorporating the latest…
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Inside the World's First Aviation Executive MBA: How CU Denver Is Reshaping Leadership for a Complex Industry
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Chandler, Associate Dean of Executive Programs at the University of Colorado Denver, to…
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How Airports Are Using Spatial Intelligence to Improve Flow and Revenue
How can smart signage, indoor navigation, and location-based alerts turn traveler frustration into revenue growth? Andrew Dallmann from Acuity’s Spatial…
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How Bradley International Airport Is Expanding Without Debt: A Conversation with CAA CEO Michael Shea
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast by Airport Business, we speak with Michael Shea, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority…
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How Airports Can Solve Overcrowding and Elevate the Passenger Experience with Premium Services and Smarter Design
In this episode of AviationPros Podcast, Chris Gwilliam, SVP of Global Business Development at Airport Dimensions, breaks down findings from the new Airport…
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CLEvolution: Inside Cleveland’s $1.6B Airport Transformation
In this episode of The AviationPros Podcast host Joe Petrie sits down with Bryant Francis, Director of Port Control for the City of Cleveland, to explore…
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Colorado Air and Space Port’s Bold Dual Mission to Build the Future of Aviation and Aerospace
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jeff Kloska, director of Colorado Air and Space Port, about the…
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Grupo Eulen COO John Jones Talks About Opportunities for Growth in Ground Handling
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Grupo Eulen COO John Jones about the company's plans for growth using a proactive strategy of…
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Ground Support Worldwide Leaders of the Year 2025
Ground Support Worldwide recognizes the high-caliber individuals and forward-thinking companies making a difference in the ground support industry with its…
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Sacramento Airports Build to Meet Demand
Sacramento County Department of Airports Director Cindy Nichol talks with Airport Business Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie about the latest updates on…
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Has BIL Delivered on Its Promise to U.S. Airports?
ACI-NA President Kevin Burke discusses the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on airports and the progress of improvement projects.
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Fulton County Executive Airport Comes Alive
Fulton County Director of Public Works David Clark talks with Joe Petrie about major improvements at Fulton County Executive Airport and how they're preparing…