In this podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Johan Land, Senior Vice President, Safety and AI at Samsara, about how artificial intelligence is being applied to improve safety and performance in aviation ground operations.

Land explains how Samsara uses AI-enabled cameras and telematics on ground support vehicles to identify risky behaviors such as mobile phone use, distraction, and hard braking. The system provides real-time alerts that help operators self-correct, while giving supervisors visibility into trends that can be addressed through targeted coaching and training. Customers using these programs have reported reductions of more than 70% in unsafe behaviors and incidents.

The discussion also explores driver acceptance of in-vehicle cameras, and how programs built around transparency, coaching, and positive reinforcement can turn initial resistance into support. Looking ahead, Land shares how Samsara is expanding AI capabilities beyond collision prevention to address more specialized ground handling events, helping operators reduce damage, improve reliability, and drive safer ramp operations overall.

Luke Mulvaney, chief revenue officer and co-founder of Waev Inc., and Gerry Hoadley, GSE sales director, discuss how electric ground support equipment adoption is taking shape on the ramp, from infrastructure and operations to the realities of scaling e-GSE across airport environments.

Nicole Dyehouse, founder and CEO of planeKrafty, speaks with the Aviation Pros Podcast about her cutting-edge platform that could make a huge difference for MROs. Informed by her expertise from more than 20 years as an aircraft mechanic, Dyehouse explains how planeKrafty aims to solve an industry-wide problem that persists in aviation maintenance: paper records management.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about the importance of digitalization in MRO and the ways in which planeKrafty may be the ideal solution for many maintenance departments.

In this end-of-year breakdown, Joe Petrie looks back at the major events that shaped airport strategy this year and offers bold predictions for what’s ahead in 2026.

On this episode of the Aviation Pros podcast, CEO and Founder of Stratos Jets Joel Thomas discusses how the company is revolutionizing AOG response for private charters. Thomas highlights FlightGuard, the company’s AOG mechanical recovery coverage solution that helps clients avoid delays and reduce costs for recovery flights.

Learn about the importance of effective response during AOG events, the implications AOG incidents can have for aviation businesses and the ways Stratos Jets is mitigating common challenges in AOG response.

In a recent interview with Ground Support Worldwide, WiTricity CEO Joe Benz discussed how wireless charging technology is emerging as a practical solution for the growing number of electric vehicles used in aviation and ground operations. Built on years of research into magnetic resonance-based power transfer, WiTricity’s system allows equipment to charge automatically by parking over a pad, removing the need for cables, connectors or manual plugging.

Benz highlighted the appeal of wireless charging for busy airport environments, where reliability, safety and ease of use are essential. He noted that the technology is designed to handle harsh operating conditions and can help reduce common issues associated with wired systems, such as damaged cables or vehicles left uncharged.

Looking ahead, Benz expects wireless charging to play a larger role as more fleets transition to electric power and as vehicle manufacturers increasingly support the technology. He emphasized that the shift toward automation and electrification across the industry makes hands-free charging a natural fit for future GSE and airport operations.

Dijon Valentim, Engineering Services Manager at Conflux Technology, joined the Aviation Pros Podcast to talk net-zero goals, exciting partnerships and the use of Formula 1 engineering to develop and power aircraft.

Listen for expert insights on new technologies in aviation, hydrogen fuel cell cooling and ways to prepare for maintenance on aircraft developed with F1 engineering.

In the latest Aviation Pros podcast episode, Stephan Hardt, Sales VP, Ports and Airports, for Southwire, discusses how the 75-year-old U.S. manufacturer is helping airports modernize through electrification. 

With experience in EV charging and deep roots in wire and cable innovation, Southwire provides the infrastructure behind airport systems, from runway lighting to electric ground support equipment. Hardt highlights the company’s U.S.-made, sustainable products and its partnerships with airlines and airport authorities to advance decarbonization and efficiency. 

As airports prepare for future demand, Southwire positions itself as a trusted expert powering the next generation of aviation infrastructure.

This episode is sponsored by Southwire. To learn more about Southwire, please click here

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie sits down with Michael Taylor, Senior Managing Director of Travel, Hospitality, Retail and Customer Service at J.D. Power.

The conversation dives into the findings from the 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, revealing why passengers are reporting higher satisfaction levels even as air travel sets new records. Taylor explains how completed infrastructure projects, clear access and wayfinding, and the balance of local and global food and retail programs are influencing both traveler happiness and non-aeronautical revenue.

Aviation Pros spoke with Julia Wicksell, director of operations, EMEA, at Web Manuals recently about maintaining community in the digital age. The aviation industry is facing rapid modernization, with much centered on digitalization. Wicksell shares insights on maintaining a positive work environment and encouraging peer recognition, as well as the in-person events that Web Manuals uses to keep the company’s teams connected.