Leaders from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Southwest Airlines and Michigan Economic Development Corp. discuss the new FLITE Program and plans to nurture new technology in the aviation sector. 

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Rob Polston, CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and Eli Mayes, director of maintenance for SkyWest Airlines joins AviationPros' Assistant Editor Walker Jaroch.  The group discusses the workforce challenges the industry is facing and how a new initiative between Spartan and SkyWest – the SkyWest Aviation Maintenance Technician Pathway – is looking to change them. 

Atlantic Aviation director of operational strategy, Richard Thacker joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the use of sustainable aviation fuel and how FBO officials have informed customers about the fuel's benefits. Thacker also highlights other sustainable initiatives taking place at Atlantic Aviation.

Ed Midgley, VP Customer Experience & Commercial, and Stephen Tukavkin, Vice President, IT & Digital, both with the JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) join Walker Jaroch to go over the terminal’s recent partnership with SSP America and Zippin to bring contactless, AI-powered retail technology to the terminal.

Advanced Air LLC Founder Levi Stockton discusses his FBO's preparations in the runup to Super Bowl weekend. 

Bob McCreery, president of McCreery Aviation at McAllen International Airport in Texas, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program and the FBO's experience earning Stage 3 registration.

Phil Cole, civil aviation business manager at Aerogility, joins Walker Jaroch to discuss the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve maintenance operations and scheduling. 

Editors Joe Petrie and Josh Smith discuss airline trends and predictions for 2022 and explore how these may impact other segments of the aviation industry.

Kaven Swan of HOK discusses the current challenges and opportunities for airports to leverage disadvantaged business enterprises to improve operations and development. 

Scott Sangster, vice president of global logistics service providers at Descartes, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how automated demurrage and tracking technology can be used together to address the challenges of ULD and pallet shortages.