AviationPros Podcast

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...

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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 you missed the first episode of Gearing Up for The...

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.  

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. 

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 competitors and the aviation industry at large, and wh...

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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 Southwest Florida International Airport Deputy Exe...

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.