AviationPros Podcast
The AviationPros Podcast features the leading minds across the aviation industry discussing the most pressing issues facing all facet of air travel. Each episode highlights best practices and innovation ranging from airport operations, ground support processes, business and general aviation trends, and MRO/maintenance facility optimization. The podcast series is produced jointly by Airport Business magazine, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Ground Support Worldwide, which are all members of Endeavor Business Media’s Aviation Group.
Episodes
Electrification has fundamentally changed the ground support equipment industry, but according to David Fernandez, global head of fleet at Swissport, the next evolution is already underway.
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, recorded at GSE Expo Europe 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, Fernandez discusses how Swissport is using equipment utilization data to refine preventive maintenance schedules, improve fleet efficiency and sup...
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin discusses key challenges in the aviation parts supply chain, informed by the company’s 2026 General Aviation Parts Survey.
McLaughlin shares how supply chain constraints impact big MROs and independent repair shops differently, how access to parts impacts flight delays and why maintenance personnel deserve more support in securing the parts they need to keep...
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, ARSA’s Executive Director Sarah MacLeod shares impactful advice for aspiring aviation professionals. Whether for seasoned mechanics looking for a new career or young adults trying to find their way, MacLeod illustrates how all roads can lead to aviation.
Highlighting the gender gap in aviation and the entire working world, MacLeod uses technical knowledge, professional experiences...
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Richard Willis and Brett Williams of the National Asphalt Pavement Association about the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program, a cooperative effort with the FAA focused on advancing pavement design, materials and construction. They explain how the program is turning research into practical resources for airports and contractors, while exploring ne...
Roxanne Rosado is A&P, IA, FSDO Liaison and Head of Airworthiness for TBX, with expert knowledge informed by years of experience on the shop floor and in management.
In this episode, Rosado joins the Aviation Pros Podcast to discuss best practices for AMTs that can help them succeed in their careers, no matter what stage they’re in at the time.
Rosado discusses key tools and resources for AMTs, the process of getting spec...
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Michael Bettua, CEO and co-founder of Volan Technology, and Ramsey Nuwar, vice president of airports and aviation, about how live location data is improving safety, reducing operational complexity and supporting faster decision-making across airport environments. The discussion also explores where technologies such as AI, digita...
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 generations of maintenance professionals can...
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 safety.
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 Av...
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 how data-driven fleet management is ...
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-level leadership roles at an aviation ...
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 alongside electrification efforts. From ch...
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 generative AI to the ways MROs can get...
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 four professionals from different area...
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. From telematics and L...
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 uncertainty and geopolitical conf...
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 how maintenance organizations...
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