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 ...
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Connor Hart, senior director at Unifi Aviation YYC, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to share details about team's achievements at Calgary International Airport that earned them the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year recognition.AviationPros
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David Fernandez, Swissport's Global Head of Fleet, visited the Ground Support Worldwide booth at the GSE Expo Europe to discuss ground support equipment trends with editor Josh Smith.AviationPros
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Tim Fulton, CEO and founder of Ramper Innovations, shares his experience as a ground handling agent and how it influenced him to design equipment that improves working conditions on the ramp.AviationPros
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NATA's Steve Berry and Brandon Popovich join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith and highlight the 8th annual NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium, taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 17-18.AviationPros
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Abbie Hepler, Laura McGrath and Karla Harrington chat with Josh Smith and share details about the newly formed Women of GSE organization, its goals and upcoming opportunities to network with the group.AviationPros
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Suffolk's Sam Sleiman discusses the recently completed Terminal E project at Boston Logan Airport and the challenges of completing the efforts inside a working airport.AviationPros
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Alberto Rocha, director of sales – the Americas at ITW GSE, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the latest battery technologies enabling the electrification of GSE and power solutions to support additional eGSE on the ramp.AviationPros
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Vantage Group Chair and CEO George Casey discusses the successes and challenges his company is seeing in North America and the vision behind the recent rebranding of the company.AviationPros
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Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Gabe Sampson and Brian Lesch from Averest, Inc., to discuss the company's 20th anniversary and examine current and future eGSE trends.AviationPros
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Amadeus Executive Vice President of Airport & Airline Operations Rudy Daniello discusses the 2024 Airports Travel Investment Trends report and why airport leaders across the world are ready to embrace advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.AviationPros
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Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC talks discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they're building for the future of air travel.AviationPros
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw was recently named the first female Chair of Airports Council International World. She discusses her vision for the organization and the success of CVG under her tenure.AviationPros
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Doug Backinger - senior vice president of solutions, engineering and innovation at Aerol, and Alex Harden - Aerol's technical product manager, join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss best practices for spec'ing GSE components like casters and running gear.AviationPros
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Mukesh "Mookie" Patel was named Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport in March 2024. He discusses the challenges, opportunities and future growth of the airport and how he sees it fitting into the aviation system in the San Francisco Bay area.AviationPros
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Nominate a ground crew worthy of being named the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year by June 24. Nominations can be submitted online at AviationPros.com/teamoftheyear.AviationPros
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Cyrus Callum, Director of Aviation and Economic Resources for Daytona Beach International Airport shares the airport's embrace of technology to grow its air traffic and improve the passenger experience.AviationPros
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Monika Mejstrikova, IATA's director of ground operations, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to recap the 2024 IATA Ground Handling Conference. The 36th edition of the IGHC took place at the Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavik, Iceland, and focused on improving safety in ground handling, implementing global standards and the industry…
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At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Saunon Malekshahi, co-founder and CTO at Moonware, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how automated ground services can help overcome current challenges.AviationPros
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At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, Menzies Aviation's Chief People Officer Juliet Thomson discusses personnel opportunities with Ground Support Worldwide Editor Josh Smith.AviationPros
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Mobile Airport Authority President Chris Curry talks with Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie about moving commercial operations to the Mobile Downtown Airport and how they’re building for the future.AviationPros
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on a $135 Million Terminal Enhancement Project
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President and CEO Torrance (Tory) Richardson discusses the scope of the Terminal Enhancement Project and what to expect for the future development of the airport.AviationPros
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Uschi Schulte-Sasse, senior vice president of Aviation at INFORM Aviation, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how ground handling companies can optimize operations while reducing their environmental footprint.AviationPros
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Nashville International Airport Soars with the Completion of BNA Vision and Embarks on a New Horizon
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Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Douglas Kreulen talks about the recently completed project at Nashville International Airport, BNA Vision, and the start of a new project called New Horizon.AviationPros
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John Vollbrecht, general manager at Menzies TPA, joins Josh Smith to share his team's experience of winning the inaugural Ground Support Team of the Year Award in 2023 and highlights the qualities that make ground crews stand out among their peers. To nominate a team for the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year, visit www.AviationPros.com/Teamofthe…
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Jo Alex Tanem, CEO at Aviator Airport Alliance, discusses his company's sustainability achievements and offers advice to other ground handlers looking to implement green processes.AviationPros
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William Blair recently released their quarterly aviation services and industry update. The report highlighted concerns and trends in the FBO space including the continuation of embracing electric aviation, hangar shortages and commercial travel delays and cancellations. In today’s episode, William Blair Managing Director Josh Ollek joins us to talk…
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AeroCloud Vice President of Global Sales Jeff Gore takes a deep dive into the article, Transforming Airport Infrastructure: The Essential Technology Element in Biden’s Infrastructure Legislation, written by AeroCloud's CEO and Co-Founder George Richardson.AviationPros
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MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Director Darren James discusses the vision and challenge for the airport going forward and how they're planning for future growth in commercial air traffic.AviationPros
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Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined for the third installment of the Gearing Up for the Competition series by Elena Gonzalez – an aircraft maintenance technician with American Airlines. Gonzalez has been recognized as an American Airlines’ all-stars and has competed in The Competition numerous times, serving as the captain of American Airlines’…
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Sharp Director of Solutions Marketing and Commercialization Kelly Harlin discusses the use of artificial intelligence in airports, how it can leveraged and what the future looks like for data collecting at airports.AviationPros
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Executive Director of Airports for Salt Lake City Bill Wyatt talks about the features of the New SLC, and what to expect in the near future.AviationPros
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Omaha Airport Authority Chief Information and Development Officer Steve McCoy discusses a massive renovation to OMA that will double the size of the terminal and implement the latest technology to improve the passenger experience.AviationPros
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Editor of Airport Business Christina Marsh caught up with the chief Executive Officer of the Kelowna International Airport Sam Samaddar right before the end of his term as chair of Airports Council International – North America to talk about some of his biggest career accomplishments.AviationPros
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In part two of Gearing Up for The Competition, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined by Bill Willetts, Vice President Direct Sales, North America, Snap-on Industrial. Willetts touches on Snap-on’s role in The Competition, how the event benefits the technicians of tomorrow and what Snap-on is doing to promote STEM education and career fields. If y…
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Terry Blue took over Jan. 1 as the new president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Learn about his vision for one of the most critical cargo hubs in the world and how he’s taking on a major terminal improvement program.AviationPros
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Founder & CEO of Advanced Aviation Team (AAT) Gregg Brunson-Pitts talks about the current state of business aviation, what the future might hold and what's new at AAT.AviationPros
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Walker Jaroch, editor of Aircraft Maintenance Technology, hosts the first in a multi-part series on the Aerospace Maintenance Council's The Competition (formerly the Aerospace Maintenance Competition), presented by Snap-on. In this first episode, Ken MacTiernan joins Jaroch for a conversation on the history of The Competition, how it benefits compe…
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This special episode of the AviationPros Podcasts recognizes Menzies Aviation TPA as the inaugural Ground Support Team of the Year winner. Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith spoke with John Vollbrecht and Jose Valenzuela during the International GSE Expo to learn more about what makes their team successful.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 139: The 2023 Airport Business Parking Technology and Infrastructure Report Shows Major Room for Improvements
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The 2023 Airport Business Parking Technology and Infrastructure Report acts as a vital guide, navigating the industry through the intricate dynamics of evolving passenger needs and technological landscapes. Editorial Director Joe Petrie discusses some of the challenges highlighted in the report.AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 138: Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Airport Business Projects of the Year
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The Annual Airport Business Projects of the Year is a celebration of groundbreaking developments and the visionary individuals who turn aspirations into tangible reality. Don't miss your chance to enter, the 2024 nomination period closes January 5, 2024. Here is everything you need to know about submitting a project.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 137: Houston International Airport’s International Terminal Redevelopment Program
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Houston Airport Systems COO Jim Szczesniak joins Editor Christina Marsh to talk about Houston International Airport’s international terminal redevelopment program, a project designed to meet the increasing demand for international air travel.AviationPros
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Melissa Cooper was recently named the first female director of the Kansas City Department of Aviation. She talks with Airport Business about her career, goals for 2024 and the long-term vision of aviation in the Kansas City region.AviationPros
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Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith provides an overview of the publication's Leaders of the Year awards program and announces the nomination period is open through Dec. 29.AviationPros
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Halifax International Airport Authority President and CEO Joyce Carter was recently named one of the most powerful women in Canada. She talks with Editorial Director Joe Petrie about the honor, the goals the airport is chasing and how technology will play a big role in the future of its operations.AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 133: Southwest Florida International Airport Enhances Passenger Experience
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The Southwest Florida International Airport has been making significant advancements to meet the growing demands of air travel. In 2022, the airport completed the building of a new air traffic control tower and is currently undergoing a terminal expansion initiative set to transform the airport's passenger experience. Lee County Port Authority and …
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Southwest Airlines Vice President of Airport Affairs Steve Sisneros discusses airline-airport relations and how leaders from both entities can enhance communications efforts to ensure mutual success when approaching airport improvement projects and growing air service.AviationPros
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Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Baker shares the strategies his airport took to become a destination for aerospace companies and how he sees the GSO continuing to grow into the future.AviationPros
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President of Marketing & Concessions Jaimini Erskine discusses the authority’s major upgrades to Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. You can learn more about the DCA Reimagined Program here (link) https://www.flyreagan.com/travel-information/construction-projects/dca-reimagined…
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Houston Airport System Chief Operating Officer Jim Szczesniak discusses the $470 million expansion project planned for Hobby Airport and how it will enhance air travel across the region.AviationPros
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TCR's Jan De Leeuw visits the Ground Support Worldwide podcast booth to discuss the industry's plan for electric ground support equipment with editor Josh Smith.AviationPros
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