AviationPros Podcast

Why You Should Fly Into Daytona International Airport

Cyrus Callum, Director of Aviation and Economic Resources for Daytona Beach International Airport shares the airport's embrace of technology to grow its air traffic and improve the passenger experience. 

Wrapping up the 2024 IGHC with Monika Mejstrikova

Monika Mejstrikova, IATA's director of ground operations, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to recap the 2024 IATA Ground Handling Conference. The 36th edition of the IGHC took place at the Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavik, Iceland, and focused on improving safety in ground handling, implementing global standards and the industry's sustainability.

Moonware's Vision for Ground Traffic Control from the IGHC

At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Saunon Malekshahi, co-founder and CTO at Moonware, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how automated ground services can help overcome current challenges.

Menzies Aviation's Focus on People's Sustainability from the IGHC

At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, Menzies Aviation's Chief People Officer Juliet Thomson discusses personnel opportunities with Ground Support Worldwide Editor Josh Smith.

Mobile Makes Its Move

Mobile Airport Authority President Chris Curry talks with Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie about moving commercial operations to the Mobile Downtown Airport and how they’re building for the future.  

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on a $135 Million Terminal Enhancement Project

President and CEO Torrance (Tory) Richardson discusses the scope of the Terminal Enhancement Project and what to expect for the future development of the airport. 

INFORM's Green Optimization Initiative`

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.

Nashville International Airport Soars with the Completion of BNA Vision and Embarks on a New Horizon

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. 

Nominations Open for 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year

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. 

Sustainable Ground Operations in Scandinavia

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.