The Death to Downtime Podcast

Airlines spend millions fighting downtime, but what if the real bottleneck isn’t technical—it’s leadership? In this episode of The Death to Downtime Podcast , Andy sits down with Oscar Roman, VP of Maintenance Operations at Saudia, to explore aviation’s hidden crisis: “leadership by accident.” Together they dive into: ✈️ How COVID permanently reshaped aviation strategy  ⚙️ The dangerous gap betwee...

In this episode of Death to Downtime , Kamal and Mike sit down with Mohamed Bouzoubaa, Managing Associate at ACF Associates, to uncover the real challenges of aligning IT and maintenance in the airline industry. From unexpected technical roadblocks (like database limits!) to the ongoing build vs buy debate, Mo shares insider stories, practical solutions, and change management strategies that actua...

How do you keep a global airline running when every second of downtime costs thousands—and the weather, the systems, and even language barriers are stacked against you? In this episode of Death to Downtime, we go deep with aviation veteran Duane Cornella, who shares stories from his 41-year career that will change how you see the skies. From signing off on jetliners at sunrise to navigating crises...

This is just an intro—a takeoff if you will. In the inaugural episode of the Death to Downtime Podcast Andy dives into the gritty, behind-the-scenes world of keeping planes in the air—whether it's commercial jets, cargo haulers, or choppers. Host Andy pulls back the curtain on the real challenges tech ops teams face when things go sideways, spotlighting the unsung heroes who fight to keep dow...