All Things Aviation & Aerospace

Hear what representatives from Delta Air Lines and Airbus Americas have to say about their exhibition and participation at annual summer mega aviation event, EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is the biggest of the many aviation events that provides not only a great environment for aviation enthusiasts, but a great aviation festival of sorts for young people and a...

It's the biggest outdoor aviation extravaganza that takes place annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Over a Monday thru Sunday seven day period, an estimated 650,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world will attend, over 10,000 airplanes will fly-in, 800 plus exhibitors will be on display, and there will be 1,400 aviation STEM-centric forums and workshops. Telling...

I was live on the campus of a very special and unique college located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, New York, directly across the street from LaGuardia Airport and about 10 minutes from Arthur Ashe Stadium. What a great conversation with the President, the Director of Career Services, and several students talking about the variety of aviation and technology disciplines this almost hidden New Y...

If you are aspiring to become a culinary professional, love aviation, and want to combine the two, learn all there is to know about a very unique, specialized segment of the private aviation travel industry, inflight catering services for private and corporate jets, you won't want to miss what these seasoned, successful private jet caterers have to say:  Young Park, the Founder and Executive...

Hear these great stories about shared experiences between father and son aviators.  My guests include: Jeffery Smith, Helicopter Chief Pilot, R.O.P. Aviation and Chair, General Aviation Helicopter Association International (HAI) His son, Jack Smith, International Captain, Gulfstream 650ER, Part 91 Flight Operation Thomas King, President, LuftKing AeroSolutions, Retired Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Hi...

On June 21st and 22nd, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will hold an Air Charter Summit in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor. As you'll hear during this special preview, this summit is designed exclusively for air charter industry leaders to provide a firsthand view of the regulatory landscape from top agency officials a...

Six Washington, D.C. area students who are pursuing careers in aviation have each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Aero Club Foundation, Washington, D.C. Zoe Denito is a second time scholarship recipient and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering at Capitol Technology University in Washington, D. C. Patrick Gilbert is currently pursuing a bachelor's deg...

Being a professional helicopter pilot offers incredible flying opportunities in many industries: Corporate * TV News * Law Enforcement * Medivac * Agriculture * Military * Search & Rescue * Tourism * Construction * Utilities * Aerial Photography * Oil Rigs Transport * Cargo, etc. Meet Whirly-Girls International and Eastern Region Helicopter Council, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Type Rating Fligh...

Hear what these aviation and aerospace Moms have to say about the rewards and challenges of juggling career and family: Shannon Peterson, Regional Sales Director, Northeast, Textron Aviation Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, Artemis Mission Integrator, NASA Johnson Space Center Tracie Carwile, VP Global Sales & Inclusion, Global/Ground Transport Veronica Velasquez, Professional Pilot, Right Rudder Ae...

An annual aviation celebration and career event is organized exclusively by student leaders within Purdue University's School of Aviation & Transportation Technology. There were over 16 types of aircraft on display from single engine trainers and helicopters to commercial airline aircraft, all taking place at Purdue University Airport. Helping me with providing an overview of Purdue Unive...

It is not everyday that you meet and have an extended, enlightening, and candid conversation with a Black aerobatic airshow and air race pilot. Yes, outside of the Navy Blue Angels pilot, Lieutenant Commander Julius Bratton, Anthony Oshinuga is currently the only Black airshow aerobatic pilot actively performing, competing, and racing. Anthony Oshinuga, founder, owner, and chief pilot of Air Oshi...

Want to know what it would be like to be a Corporate Flight Attendant? A good place to start would be to attend the CCREW Corporate Flight Attendant Workshop taking place at In-Flight Crew Connections aviation staffing firm in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday April 24th and Tuesday April 25th . Here is the registration link: https://ccrew.exchange/ccrew-2023-registration It is a Cabin Crewmembe...

Aviation Career Events are one of the best opportunities for aspiring young aviation professionals to gain firsthand knowledge of the variety of possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. These three interviews are another small sampling of such, starting with my friend and colleague Greg Voos, the Southeast Regional Director for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); Al H...

Part 3: There is only one university in the World that offers a Masters of Science graduate degree in Space Architecture. The Cullen College of Engineering, Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture at the University of Houston. Professor Bannova shared with me everything you need to know about getting an advanced degree in Space Architecture. Dr. Olga Bannova, a Research Professor at t...

In Part 2 of my 3-part interview series on Space Architecture, I spoke with Ms. Clare Luckey from NASA Johnson Space Center, and a member of the Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments team, as well as the Mars Architecture Team. In Part 3 will be my conversation with Dr. Olga Bannova from the University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering. My guests backgrounds: Clare Luckey works in NA...

Becoming a Space Architect is a unique opportunity to be involved in spaceflight habitation design, transport vehicles and systems, and spacesuit design for human space travel. Here are three of NASA's best: Robert Howard, PhD, is the Habitability Domain Lead in NASA's Habitability and Human Factors Branch and Co-Lead of the Center for Design and Space Architecture at the Johnson Space C...

Sharon McDougle , USAF Pressure Suit Technician; NASA Spacesuit Technician; author of the 'Suit Up for Launch with Shay' children's book. Our enjoyable conversation was incredibly easy going and equally enlightening. She was NASA astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison’s (the first African American woman to travel into space) suit tech, and also suited up other notable astronauts including Dr. Be...

My youngest guest, Abigail Dang, is 20 years old, already commercially rated and currently teaches others how to fly. Next, in her mid-twenties is Abby Awosanya, who also has her commercial pilot rating, and is currently training at the United Aviate Academy. And, Kine Paulsen, currently a student pilot, was inspired to write a book about learning to fly, Demystiflying, for those who are intereste...

If you're a photography enthusiast and want to take your passion to a whole new level, aerial photography is as about exciting as it gets. I have the privilege and opportunity to interview three of the best in the aerial photography business. Bob Mikkelson, President of Winged Vision, Inc. has been providing aerial video imagery for over 40 years Dianne Bond,  Bella Vie Photo, is one of a few...

Welcome to 2023 aviation scholarship opportunities available in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. Hear the details from: Taz Thomas, Scholarship Program Manager for AOPA's You Can Fly, AOPA Foundation Mike Adamson, President and CEO of the Aircraft Electronics Association Margaret Brill, Director of the EAA Aviation Foundation Glenn Cudaback, Membership Manager for the Air Traffic Contr...

Taking an inside look at diversity in S.T.E.M., I enjoyed and very open and candid discussion with two ladies offering their insight and perspectives on the possibilities, options, and opportunities in aerospace, science, and technology. Representing are Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, a Systems Engineering Lead and Human Health & Performance Directorate at the NASA Johnson Space Center; and Marlys...

If law is your thing, and you love all things aviation, have you ever considered aviation law? Please join me for a conversation with three seasoned aviation attorneys: Kathleen Yodice, Esq., Law Office of Yodice Associates, lecturer at Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering, former general counsel for AOPA, and an active private pilot; Jim Cooling, Founder and Managing Director, Coolin...

Enjoy an inspiring, insightful, and engaging conversation with Tammie Jo Shults, author, retired Southwest Airlines captain, and former Naval Aviator sharing her personal story and advising three aspiring young aviators on how to navigate challenges while developing and establishing their careers in aviation.   Joining this casual but enlightening roundtable discussion are Dakota Foster, currently...

Recently, I visited the Tuskegee Airmen inspired RedTail Flight Academy located about 90 minutes north of New York City at Stewart International Airport. As an extra special opportunity, the first female and Black female South African  Helicopter pilot, Refilwe Ledwaba from Johannesburg, who was in New York for the UN Climate Conference representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a Goalk...

Meet Saskia de Jong, Director of Customer Success Worldwide for Avinode Group; and Genesis Dela Cruz, Account Executive for Avinode Group's Schedaero. Avinode Group builds, markets, and constantly improves their expanding suite of applications utilized daily by air charter professionals. Founded in 2001 and launched in 2002, Avinode Group provides technology globally for air charter professio...