AviationPros Podcast

Addressing Trends and Concerns in the FBO Industry

William Blair recently released their quarterly aviation services and industry update. The report highlighted concerns and trends in the FBO space including the continuation of embracing electric aviation, hangar shortages and commercial travel delays and cancellations. In today’s episode, William Blair Managing Director Josh Ollek joins us to talk more about the report, which can be found by visiting www.aviationpros.com/53099766.

The Essential Technology Element in Biden’s Infrastructure Legislation

AeroCloud Vice President of Global Sales Jeff Gore takes a deep dive into the article, Transforming Airport Infrastructure: The Essential Technology Element in Biden’s Infrastructure Legislation, written by AeroCloud's CEO and Co-Founder George Richardson. 

Meet the New Director for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Director Darren James discusses the vision and challenge for the airport going forward and how they're planning for future growth in commercial air traffic. 

Gearing Up for The Competition Part 3

Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined for the third installment of the Gearing Up for the Competition series by Elena Gonzalez – an aircraft maintenance technician with American Airlines.

Gonzalez has been recognized as an American Airlines’ all-stars and has competed in The Competition numerous times, serving as the captain of American Airlines’ all female team.

The conversation covers everything from Elena’s 15-year long career to what she’s doing to inspire the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians.

Listen to Part 1 of the series here and Part 2 here.

Find more AMT content at: https://www.aviationpros.com/

Visit the Aerospace Maintenance Council at https://www.aerospacecompetition.com/ 

How AI is Being Used at Airports

Sharp Director of Solutions Marketing and Commercialization Kelly Harlin discusses the use of artificial intelligence in airports, how it can leveraged and what the future looks like for data collecting at airports. 

The New SLC - Current Progress and What's Coming

Executive Director of Airports for Salt Lake City Bill Wyatt talks about the features of the New SLC, and what to expect in the near future. 

Eppley Airfield’s $950M Facelift

Omaha Airport Authority Chief Information and Development Officer Steve McCoy discusses a massive renovation to OMA that will double the size of the terminal and implement the latest technology to improve the passenger experience. 

Sam Samaddar Reflects on His Time as Chair of ACI-NA

Editor of Airport Business Christina Marsh caught up with the chief Executive Officer of the Kelowna International Airport Sam Samaddar right before the end of his term as chair of Airports Council International – North America to talk about some of his biggest career accomplishments.

Gearing Up for The Competition Part 2

In part two of Gearing Up for The Competition, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined by Bill Willetts, Vice President Direct Sales, North America, Snap-on Industrial.

Willetts touches on Snap-on’s role in The Competition, how the event benefits the technicians of tomorrow and what Snap-on is doing to promote STEM education and career fields.

If you missed the first episode of Gearing Up for The Competition, listen to it here: https://www.aviationpros.com/53080643

For more information on The Competition and the Aerospace Maintenance Council, visit: https://www.aerospacecompetition.com/

Meet the New President and CEO of MSCAA

Terry Blue took over Jan. 1 as the new president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Learn about his vision for one of the most critical cargo hubs in the world and how he’s taking on a major terminal improvement program.