AviationPros Podcast

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 aircraft maintenance. A champion of mentorship for AMTs at all levels, Garcia discusses how learning from others and trying new things helps technicians find their passions and support each other along the way. Highlighting how all generatio...

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 industrial and highly technical modeling work simpler. Already used by organizations like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), these agentic AI solutions offer low-cost ways for engineers to optimize workflows and enhance aviation safe...

Ground handling has always been a high-pressure environment, but today's airports are operating with greater traffic volumes, leaner workforces and increasingly complex operations than ever before. At the same time, the industry continues to grapple with costly ground damage, communication breakdowns and the challenge of bringing new employees up to speed quickly. In this episode of the AviationPr...

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 support equipment leasing ventures. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, O'Donnell discusses HiSERV's recent expansion into North America, the growing role of leasing and pooling models, the challenges surrounding electrification and h...

This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Elisabeth Dickinson and Lindsay Parrott, two franchise owners with RealClean Aircraft Detailing . Elisabeth and Lindsay share how their unique backgrounds brought them to their current leadership roles at an aviation services company, from developing key skills in different fields to falling in love with the aviation community. As women in high-le...

As airports accelerate the shift to electric ground support equipment, charging infrastructure is emerging as one of the biggest challenges. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Damien O'Regan, Product Strategy Lead at Enatel, discusses how operators can plan for power constraints, manage mixed fleets, avoid costly infrastructure mistakes, and build charging networks that can scale alongsi...

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 Commercial Aerospace Outlook earlier in the year, Rob takes time to dive deeper into his insights and explain how new technological developments can help MROs reach new levels of success. From the differences between industrial AI and generativ...

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 running Boston Logan and what the next generation of airport leaders needs to get right.      

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 mechanic or delve into the business side of aerospace, opportunities are waiting in every corner of the airport and repair shop. To share expertise and insights on the aviation workforce, this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features fou...

In this episode, Landrum & Brown Executive Vice President Joe Barden outlines four core passenger personas—Sprinter, Camper, Roamer and Explorer—and explains how understanding traveler behavior is becoming critical to terminal planning.

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 for connecting airport stakeholders through real-time digital twin technology. Karakulko explains how integrating data across design, build, operate and protect phases can help eliminate operational gaps that impact ramp safety and efficiency...

This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Raphael Haddad, president of Jetcraft Commercial, discussing engine scarcity in the aviation industry and how it goes hand-in-hand with aircraft procurement and delivery delays. From impacts on aircraft value and procurement to OEM struggles, Raphael shares insights on what’s causing engine scarcity and how aircraft procurement is affected by unce...

In this episode, Gaël Le Bris of WSP discusses how airport leaders can incorporate flexibility into infrastructure design, manage evolving risks tied to technology and climate, and rethink governance and delivery models to keep major projects on track.

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 contributing to this rising demand, and many ways MROs can respond. On this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we speak with Joey Smith, aviation director at Cassel Salpeter & Co., about what’s driving growth in the global MRO market and...

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Alexei Beltyukov, CEO of Unifuel, about a potential breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Beltyukov explains how Unifuel’s Flexiforming technology converts low-value byproducts into critical fuel components, helping SAF move closer to a true drop-in replacement for conventional jet f...

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, about how airports can develop new revenue sources to help close the funding gap.

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 Podcast, Marcel Leon de Paz—VP of Programs and Sales at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg—shares insight on modernization in aviation maintenance and in MTU’s operations. Listen to learn more about MTU Intelligent Solutions and other key i...

In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Maria Fernandez de Cordoba, CEO of Grupo EULEN USA, about the competitive realities of the U.S. ground handling sector. She explains how the company is investing in advanced workforce planning and software to better manage irregular operations and support airline on-time performance. Fernandez d...

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 the ways franchising has improved services for the company and for customers. Zeitler gives insight into the value of specialized services in aircraft cleaning and detailing and the benefits of franchising for aircraft detailing and maintenanc...

In this AviationPros Podcast episode, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier shares how the annual Leaders of the Year awards program highlights the individuals and organizations advancing safety, performance and innovation on the ramp. She invites listeners to nominate candidates before the March 13 deadline. To make a nomination, click here . 

Electrification is transforming ground support equipment, but battery technology is at the center of making that transition practical and reliable. In this AviationPros podcast episode, Green Cubes’ Jerry Crump and Darin Kiefer join Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier to break down how lithium battery systems are helping ground handlers address real-world operational challenges. They e...

With compliance oversight becoming more complex in MRO, maintenance organizations can use new tools and systems to stay organized, efficient and compliant. Director of Operations – Americas at Web Manuals Justin Raymond joined the Aviation Pros Podcast to discuss compliance in MRO. Listen for a dive into why complying with regulatory bodies can be complex and how repair shops can improve complianc...

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Joe Petrie sits down with Vincent Lewis, Assistant Director of Capital and Infrastructure Development for the City of Dallas Department of Aviation, to explore what it really takes to lead large airport capital programs successfully.

In this podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Johan Land, Senior Vice President, Safety and AI at Samsara , about how artificial intelligence is being applied to improve safety and performance in aviation ground operations. Land explains how Samsara uses AI-enabled cameras and telematics on ground support vehicles to identify risky behaviors such as mobile phone use,...

Luke Mulvaney, chief revenue officer and co-founder of  Waev Inc. , and Gerry Hoadley, GSE sales director, discuss how electric ground support equipment adoption is taking shape on the ramp, from infrastructure and operations to the realities of scaling e-GSE across airport environments.