AviationPros Podcast

Frontier Audio Aims to Improve Communication on the Ramp With Better Tech

^{Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Peter Moeckel, founder of Frontier Audio Labs, and Head of Sales Sam Grabon, about how the company is incorporating the latest technology to improve communication and safety for frontline workers in aviation.} 

Private Aviation’s New Reality: Silver Air CEO Jason Middleton on Ownership Shifts, MRO Challenges, and ATC Reform

In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jason Middleton, CEO of Silver Air Private Jets and soon-to-be member of NBAA’s Regulatory Committee. 

Global Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Certification Sets New Course for eVTOL Integration

The race to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) to market just hit a new gear. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie speaks with Jennifer Trock, Partner at Morgan Lewis, about the groundbreaking roadmap released by the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) Network—a multinational effort by the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to harmonize certification of piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous AAM aircraft.

Trock explains the significance of this document from a legal and regulatory perspective, including its performance-based certification model, crawl-walk-run deployment strategy, and impact on global market access for eVTOL manufacturers. She also shares key milestones, infrastructure implications, and the biggest hurdles to watch as the roadmap moves from concept to implementation.

Whether you’re an airport executive, OEM, FBO operator, or policymaker, this episode offers critical insights into the real-world rollout of AAM and what comes next.

How Departures Aviation is Using VR and AI to Improve Training and Customer Service

^{Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Gary Nunley, CEO of Departures Aviation, about how the company is incorporating the latest technology in its employee training. The Philadelphia-based cabin cleaning firm believes an empowered workforce is best able to provide the highest quality customer service, thereby ensuring greater success and expansion for the company.}  

Inside the World's First Aviation Executive MBA: How CU Denver Is Reshaping Leadership for a Complex Industry

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Chandler, Associate Dean of Executive Programs at the University of Colorado Denver, to discuss the world’s first Executive MBA designed specifically for the aviation ecosystem. Developed in partnership with Denver International Airport, this 18-month hybrid program is redefining leadership education for mid-career professionals across airports, airlines, infrastructure, and beyond.

How Airports Are Using Spatial Intelligence to Improve Flow and Revenue

How can smart signage, indoor navigation, and location-based alerts turn traveler frustration into revenue growth?
Andrew Dallmann from Acuity’s Spatial Intelligence group shares how airports like DFW and Heathrow are tackling the most persistent traveler complaints with tech that enhances passenger flow, supports overextended staff, and increases concession sales.

How Bradley International Airport Is Expanding Without Debt: A Conversation with CAA CEO Michael Shea

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast by Airport Business, we speak with Michael Shea, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority, about how Bradley International Airport is navigating growth and modernization with financial discipline.

From securing over $186 million in federal grants to expanding terminal facilities and launching new accessibility programs, Shea details the funding strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and forward-looking tech investments driving Bradley's momentum. He also shares how the airport is preparing for long-haul international routes, managing FAA controller shortages, and leveraging amenities and sustainability initiatives to boost passenger satisfaction and non-aeronautical revenue.

Whether you're managing a regional airport or planning large-scale capital improvements, this episode offers insight into practical innovation in the aviation industry.

How Airports Can Solve Overcrowding and Elevate the Passenger Experience with Premium Services and Smarter Design

In this episode of AviationPros Podcast, Chris Gwilliam, SVP of Global Business Development at Airport Dimensions, breaks down findings from the new Airport Experience 2025 (AX25) report. With 66% of travelers saying airports are more crowded than two years ago, the episode explores how terminals can adapt by optimizing underused space, introducing premium services like lounges and fast track, and building seamless digital experiences.

You’ll learn how affluent leisure travelers are reshaping airport strategies, why pop-up lounges and local retail matter more than ever, and how digital tools like dynamic pricing and unified apps can drive both satisfaction and spend.

You can read the entire AX2025 report here: https://airportdimensions.com/news-and-insights/ax25 

CLEvolution: Inside Cleveland’s $1.6B Airport Transformation

In this episode of The AviationPros Podcast host Joe Petrie sits down with Bryant Francis, Director of Port Control for the City of Cleveland, to explore CLEvolution — the bold, $1.6 billion modernization campaign at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

As CLE marks its 100th anniversary, Francis shares how the airport is evolving to meet the needs of today’s travelers, attract local business engagement, and compete with peer airports across the Midwest. From sustainability and design to operational phasing and economic impact, this conversation delivers powerful insights for aviation leaders shaping the future of infrastructure.

 

Colorado Air and Space Port’s Bold Dual Mission to Build the Future of Aviation and Aerospace

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jeff Kloska, director of Colorado Air and Space Port, about the facility’s evolution from a regional general aviation hub to a nationally designated airport and emerging aerospace ecosystem.

Kloska shares insights on infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, and long-term vision for supporting both aviation and commercial spaceflight. With over 126,000 operations and 500 based aircraft, the port is preparing to anchor Colorado’s innovation economy for decades to come.