AviationPros Podcast

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.   

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 .

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. 

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's sustainability.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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.

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. 

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/TeamoftheYear . 

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.

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 more about the report, which can be found by visi...

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. 

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. 

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’ all female team. The conversation covers everythi...