AviationPros Podcast

Abbie Hepler, Laura McGrath and Karla Harrington chat with Josh Smith and share details about the newly formed Women of GSE organization, its goals and upcoming opportunities to network with the group.

Suffolk's Sam Sleiman discusses the recently completed Terminal E project at Boston Logan Airport and the challenges of completing the efforts inside a working airport. 

Alberto Rocha, director of sales – the Americas at ITW GSE, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the latest battery technologies enabling the electrification of GSE and power solutions to support additional eGSE on the ramp.

Vantage Group Chair and CEO George Casey discusses the successes and challenges his company is seeing in North America and the vision behind the recent rebranding of the company.

Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Gabe Sampson and Brian Lesch from Averest, Inc., to discuss the company's 20th anniversary and examine current and future eGSE trends.

Amadeus Executive Vice President of Airport & Airline Operations Rudy Daniello discusses the 2024 Airports Travel Investment Trends report and why airport leaders across the world are ready to embrace advanced technologies like AI and machine learning. 

Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC talks discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they're building for the future of air travel. 

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw was recently named the first female Chair of Airports Council International World. She discusses her vision for the organization and the success of CVG under her tenure. 

Doug Backinger - senior vice president of solutions, engineering and innovation at Aerol, and Alex Harden - Aerol's technical product manager, join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss best practices for spec'ing GSE components like casters and running gear.

Mukesh "Mookie" Patel was named  Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport in March 2024. He discusses the challenges, opportunities and future growth of the airport and how he sees it fitting into the aviation system in the San Francisco Bay area.