AviationPros Podcast

The Southwest Florida International Airport has been making significant advancements to meet the growing demands of air travel. In 2022, the airport completed the building of a new air traffic control tower and is currently undergoing a terminal expansion initiative set to transform the airport's passenger experience. Lee County Port Authority and Southwest Florida International Airport Deputy Executive Director for Development Emily Underhill joins Editor Christina Marsh to talk about these projects.

Southwest Airlines Vice President of Airport Affairs Steve Sisneros discusses airline-airport relations and how leaders from both entities can enhance communications efforts to ensure mutual success when approaching airport improvement projects and growing air service. 

Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Baker shares the strategies his airport took to become a destination for aerospace companies and how he sees the GSO continuing to grow into the future.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President of Marketing & Concessions Jaimini Erskine discusses the authority’s major upgrades to Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

You can learn more about the DCA Reimagined Program here (link) https://www.flyreagan.com/travel-information/construction-projects/dca-reimagined

Houston Airport System Chief Operating Officer Jim Szczesniak discusses the $470 million expansion project planned for Hobby Airport and how it will enhance air travel across the region.  

TCR's Jan De Leeuw visits the Ground Support Worldwide podcast booth to discuss the industry's plan for electric ground support equipment with editor Josh Smith.

Sage Parts CEO Chris Pratt visits Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith at the International GSE Expo to share details about the company's new headquarters and how the facility will help Sage reach its goals.

Lindsey DiGiacomo and Matt Weitzel of Xced GSE join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith at the 2023 International GSE Expo to discuss how being versatile helps their customers succeed.

Tim Conklin from ifm efector inc. visited the Ground Support Worldwide booth at the International GSE Expo in Las Vegas to talk with editor Josh Smith about collision avoidance technology and the many ways the GSE, ground handling and airline industries benefit from utilizing it.

Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry discusses the future of the airport and how it's approaching the next-generation of air travel.