AviationPros Podcast

In this special episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Josh Smith and Bill Baumann preview what attendees and exhibitors can expect when they arrive at the International GSE Expo - presented by Ground Support Worldwide and IAEMA.

Phoenix Director of Aviation Services Chad Makovsky discusses why he recently completed his AAE Certification and the benefits it can bring to senior management even with decades of experience. 

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Marketing Manager Stephanie Chester shares how Tulsa International Airport is making its largest public arts investment to-date and how airport leadership was able to determine how to pick the right artist and installation for their facilities.

Airport Business Editor Christina Marsh is joined by Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie to discuss the 2023 Passenger Experience Survey Report. Tune in to learn more about the strengths and weaknesses airport leaders see in their facilities to ensure travelers are having the best experience within their terminal and choosing the airport for future travel as well. 

Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie speaks with San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Authority Deputy Director Courtney Pene about the airport’s launch of a new tool to assist visually impaired passengers navigate the terminal.

Editor of Airport Business Christina Marsh caught up with the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) during the 2023 EAA AirVenture. Tune in to hear from Airport Director Marty Piette and learn about some of the construction projects happening at GRB.   

Airport Business Editor Christina Marsh speaks with Plaza Premium Group SVP Commercial Development and Operations Pascal Belanger about how the U.S. airport lounge market is evolving and what PPG is doing to keep up with the demands. 

Ron Dutt, CEO at Flux Power, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss various battery chemistries utilized by the GSE and material handling sectors, including the lithium iron phosphate chemistry incorporated into the company's G2 Series Platform.

Christina Marsh, Editor of Airport Business, is joined by former Airport Business 40 Under 40 recipient and President and CEO of Connico, Sri Kumar. Sri joins us to share his unique success story and give advice to other industry professionals. 

Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christiana Cassotis discusses how airport leaders are embracing technology and the local resources Pittsburgh offers to create a new and dynamic terminal and transform how the region travels. 

Airport Business Editor Christina Marsh is joined by Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie to discuss the 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report. Tune in to learn more about the current state of airside equipment in North America and how leaders at airports of all sizes are gauging investment in their future fleets. 

San Diego International Airport Environmental Affairs Manager, Planning & Environmental Affairs Chad Reese discusses the airport’s push for sustainability on the airfield and its recent investment in renewable diesel as a bridge solution to the future. 

Swinerton’s Atlanta Division Manager Derek Mosiman talks about the company’s latest work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the commitment they’re making to DBE collaboration in the community. Access the 2023 Airport Business Infrastructure Survey discussed as part of the conversation can be accessed at  https://aviationpros.com/53029156     

Edmonton Airports appointed Myron Keehn as its new CEO effective January 1st, 2023 following the retirement of Tom Ruth. Keehn sat down with editor Christina Marsh to talk about his goals for the future of Edmonton Airports. 

AMT Editor Walker Jaroch is joined by Tim Zeigler, director of global sales at JPB Système, to discuss some of the recent updates the company has seen since last speaking with JPB’s CEO Damien Marc in May of 2022 . Zeigler gives updates on not only JPB but what they're seeing in the aviation industry as a whole as it begins to return to it’s pre-COIVD state, while still wrestling with a few of the...

Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Deputy Director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport Zack Oakley. Recently, the airport announced that after 12 years in his position, Executive Director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year. The Greater Rockford Airport Authority voted to appoint Oakley as the new Executive Director effective Jan. 1, 2024.  

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recently integrated a new sound solution from Renkus-Heinz. Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Jeff Barrett System Design Engineer at Direct AV and Garrison Parkin Western Regional Sales Manager at Renkus-Heinz to talk about how the new system is improving operations at the airport.

Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Missoula Montana Airport Director Brian Ellestad and Deputy Director Tim Damrow to learn more about the airport's first major infrastructure project since the late '40s.

Josh Smith, editor of Ground Support Worldwide, is joined by Paul Huggins and Terry Smith of Artis Consulting  as well Unifi SVP of safety and compliance Brian Bartal to discuss how the the ground handling firm is utilizing advanced safety risk analytics to improve operational efficiencies.

This episode of the AviationPros Podcast offers details about a recently announced project in which AlphaStruxure will design, build and operate integrated microgrid infrastructure at the New Terminal One at JFK Airport.

Envirotech Vehicles' CEO  Phil Oldridge and national sales director Jay Raber join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss a new all-electric refueling truck designed to enhance GSE sustainability by limiting emissions and reducing noise pollution on the ramp.

In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined by Steven Jackson, principal of Aviation High School. Located in Long Island City, New York, Aviation High School offers student both a traditional high school education, while also equipping with the skills and knowledge to join the aviation maintenance workforce after graduation. Recently, the school has entered...

Airport Business editor Christina Marsh speaks with CEO and Co-Founder of Avidbots Faizan Sheikh to learn more about Avidbots Neo, an autonomous cleaning robot being used by airports around the country. 

Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Hanni Marin, development and communications director at Airpro, about the company’s recent electric deicer deployment featuring artwork from local students.

Infrastructure upgrades and capital improvements that were on hold for the last two years are back. Well, sort of. Facilities now face new challenges with passenger expectations, supply chain issues and inflation. Enter Sean Bromfield, the President of Aviation for ABM Industries. He joins our podcast today to discuss how airports and airlines can overcome these obstacles—all to get back to bigger...