AviationPros Podcast

AviationPros

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.

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#261
September 25 · 21 min
TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin on the Aircraft Parts Supply Chain and Helping Maintenance Teams Mitigate Challenges
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 planes flying.
#260
September 11 · 34 min
What Can Women Do in Aviation? Sarah MacLeod on Breaking Industry Barriers and Using Your Power
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 and personal anecdotes to showcase how women can succeed and hold power in all areas of the industry.
#259
August 27 · 26 min
Building Better Airport Pavements Through Research and Innovation
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 new approaches ranging from balanced mix design and recycling to AI, drone inspections and ground-penetrating radar.
#258
August 13 · 23 min
TBX’s Roxanne Rosado on Best Practices for AMTs to Succeed, Both New and Veteran Technicians
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 specialty certifications like Inspection Authorization (IA) and her piece Roxanne’s Rules: 25 Career Principles Every Aviation Mechanic Should Live By.
#257
July 14 · 23 min
How Real-Time Visibility Is Transforming Airport Operations
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, digital twins and connected airport systems are headed next.
#256
July 10 · 15 min
Alfredo Garcia on How to Embrace Mentorship and Find the Right Fit in Aviation Maintenance
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 support each other and the aviation industry through actions like reverse mentorship, Garcia also shares how ACI Jet supports AMTs and works to maintain a dedicated, skilled workforce who truly loves what they do.
#254
June 26 · 26 min
Dr. Viral Shah of JuliaHub on How Dyad 3.0 Simplifies Aircraft Design, Engineering and Maintenance with Agentic AI
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. In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Shah discusses how Dyad 3.0 is revolutionizing the process of aircraft design, along with key applications for enabling predictive maintenance and demonstrations that showcase aerospace applications. He also explains how the Julia programming language—and JuliaHub—came to fruition, highlighting the ways innovation can come to life with dedication and teamwork.
#255
June 25 · 31 min
From Compliance to Readiness: Rethinking Ground Handling Training
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 AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Robert Boroch, general manager of ETC-PZL Aerospace, about the company's vision for moving "from compliance to readiness." Their discussion explores how simulation-based training, virtual reality and team-based exercises could help airports improve safety, accelerate onboarding and better prepare ramp personnel for situations that are difficult - or impossible - to recreate during traditional training.
#253
June 16 · 17 min
Erin O'Donnell on Building HiSERV North America
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 reshaping ramp operations.
#252
June 12 · 22 min
How Unexpected Career Paths Lead to Industry Leadership for Women in Aviation
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 services company, Elisabeth and Lindsay also give insight into how women can succeed and thrive in aviation and how companies in the industry can work toward closing the gender gap in the workforce.
#251
June 4 · 27 min
Building Scalable Charging Infrastructure for eGSE Fleets
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 charger standardization and energy storage to long-term fleet planning, O'Regan shares practical insights for airports navigating the next phase of eGSE adoption.
#250
May 29 · 35 min
Rob Mather of IFS on Persisting 2026 Aviation Trends: From Cybersecurity to Space Travel
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 ahead by prepping for eventual work on spacecraft, these innovations show how technology can help aviation organizations stay resilient in times of change.
#248
May 22 · 46 min
Ed Freni Reflects on Leading Boston Logan Through Decades of Change
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.
#249
May 15 · 22 min
Paul T. Glessner, John Goglia, General Lloyd Newton and Izzy Lozada on How to Build a Lasting, Impactful Career in Aviation
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 areas of the industry: Paul T. Glessner: Founder and CEO of Executive Jet Support Services (EJSS) John Goglia: Aviation safety expert and mechanic, former NTSB board member General Lloyd “Fig” Newton: Retired four-star USAF general and Thunderbirds pilot Izzy Lozada: Founder & CEO of Choice Jet Group Corporation and finance expert Combining perspectives from maintenance and engineering operations, the United States Air Force and Wall Street, this panel shares valuable reflections on how to get into the aviation industry and stay there.
#247
May 8 · 23 min
Designing for Every Passenger: Rethinking the Airport Through Behavior
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.
#246
April 29 · 23 min
Octave’s Nick Karakulko on Connecting the Ramp Through Real-Time Data
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 LiDAR-enabled foreign object detection to live asset tracking and collision alerts, he outlines how these tools could translate into more informed decision-making for ground handlers while creating a shared operational picture across the airport environment.
#245
April 24 · 17 min
Raphael Haddad on How Engine Scarcity Impacts the Aviation Industry Amid Uncertainty
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 conflicts.
#242
April 17 · 26 min
How Airports Can Future-Proof Billion-Dollar Capital Programs
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.
#244
April 10 · 33 min
Joey Smith on Growth and Heightened M&A Activity in the Global MRO Market
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 can take advantage of the opportunities available, with a special focus on mergers and acquisitions.
#243
April 2 · 19 min
New Approach Targets Key Barrier To Wider SAF Use
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Alexei Beltyukov, CEO of Unifuel, about a potential breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Beltyukov explains how Unifuel’s Flexiforming technology converts low-value byproducts into critical fuel components, helping SAF move closer to a true drop-in replacement for conventional jet fuel. The discussion explores what this means for fuel logistics, infrastructure, and ground operations, as well as the economic realities shaping SAF adoption. The conversation offers a practical look at how emerging fuel technologies could impact day-to-day operations across the aviation industry.

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