AviationPros Podcast

In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Abraham Forney, aviation general manager for Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) and aviation advisory chair with the Missouri Airport Managers Association, joins AviationPros’ Editorial Director Joe Petrie for a discussion on how to make the most of State Aviation Day.

Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed 454,000 air travelers in March 2022, 4% more than in March 2019. Shipments of air cargo likewise remained strong in March 2022  compared with March 2019, increasing by 22%. In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, AviationPros Editorial Director Joe Petrie interviews Atif Elkadi, ONT's new CEO, to discuss how the increasingly popular aviation gateway prepares for growth. Read more about ONT growth at https://aviationpros.com/21264272.

In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Gregg Brunson-Pitts, owner of Advanced Aviation Team, joins AviationPros’ Editorial Direct Joe Petrie live from the floor of the 2022 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference for a discussion on recent trends in charter travel and how current world events have influenced it.  

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.