This week I speak to Jonathan Clough  
 Jonathan is the UK Sales & Marketing Director of Jetfly. Jetfly specialise in the fractional ownership of Pilatus aircraft.  
 If you’re interested to learn more about Jetfly, Fractional Ownership or the Pilatus PC-12 then this show is for you.  In this episode we talk about:
- How Jetfly started?
- Who are Jetfly's Customers?
- How Fractional Ownership works
- Jetfly's growth
- Jetfly's future plans Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com   Links:
https://jetfly.com/  
Email: jonathan.clough@jetfly.com

Jetfly - Jonathan Clough

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Electroflight have partnered with Rolls Royce to design, build & fly the world's fastest electric aircraft. This podcast is with the Managing Director of Electroflight, Stjohn Youngman. In this episode we talk about:Stjohn’s background & his early interest in aviation.How Stjohn started working at Electroflight. Why Electroflight startedHow Electroflight partnered with Yasa Motors, Rolls Royce & the ATIWhy Rolls Royce want to accelerate the electrification of aircraftBreaking the electric flight speed record?Why Electroflight use the Sharp Nemesis NXT airframeHow Electroflight sourced the NXT airframeWhy Electroflight partnered with Yasa Motors for their propulsionElectroflight’s energy storage system Why aircraft battery cells need to be different from car battery cells. Urban air mobilities battery challengesElectroflight’s final testing programmeElectroflight’s growth as a business and innovation within energy storage systems. Partnering with Heart AerospaceLinks:
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Electroflight: https://www.electro-flight.com/ 

Electroflight - Stjohn Youngman

Simple Flying is the worlds’ largest aviation news platform. Founded by Arran Rice in 2018, Simple Flying now achieves up to 20 million page views per month. With the help of Managing Editor, Joanna Bailey, Simple Flying has grown the brand to include a website, multiple youtube channels & a leading aviation podcast.  In this episode we talk about:Arran’s Childhood BusinessesWhy Arran started Simple FlyingHow Simple Flying grew their audienceWhat it’s like to work for Simple FlyingWhy Jo joined Simple FlyingNiche Flight Destinations & Flying to St HelenaIn-flight connectivity & how artificial intelligence is changing aviationBiometrics in aviation Jo’s favourite airline - Flybe. The future of Simple Flying
Links: Simple Flying
Latest Webinar: https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-webinar/  
Website: https://simpleflying.com
Podcast: https://simpleflying.com/podcast/ 
Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-smith01/


Simple Flying - Arran Rice & Joanna Bailey

PayCargo is an online payment platform for air cargo. Their platform is disrupting the air freight payment industry.  This episode is with Lionel van der Walt, the Global Chief Commercial Officer of PayCargo.  PayCargo has processed over $10 billion and is used by over 12,000 shippers globally. Customers include American Airlines Cargo, DHL, Kuehne + Nagel & Delta Cargo.  In this episode we talk about:Lionel van der Walt's careerWorking for IATA in the CaribbeanWhy Lionel joined PayCargoWhy Air Cargo payments needs disruptingHow PayCargo is transforming global economiesHow the pandemic has changed the Air Cargo industryThe US payment landscapeHow PayCargo has accelerated the movement of global cargo. The benefits of using PayCargo for shippers & carriers. Raising Venture Capital investment The challenges of air cargo payments
Links:
Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-smith01/ PayCargo 
Website: https://web.paycargo.com/  


PayCargo - Lionel van der Walt

Flylogix specialise in beyond the line of sight, unmanned aviation.  The UK-based team use their drones to help Methane Detection, Oil Spill response & Surveillance. They are also currently in the early stages of using their drone for logistics work.  In this episode, I speak to Charles Tavner who is the founder & chairman of Flylogix.  In this episode we talk about: How Charles started FlylogixWhat work FlyLogix do?How Flylogix evolved. Flylogix & Methane DetectionHow Flylogix use Iridium & its satellite communication network to fly its droneWhy FlyLogix use a traditional aircraft design for its droneFlyLogix’s work with BPThe typical day of a Flylogix pilot & droneUsing Drones to help with Oil Spill detectionUsing Drones for logistics Partnering with the Isle of Steam Ship Company. Working with the Civil Aviation to improve regulation & safety of drones. What’s the Future plans for flylogix. 
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Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-smith01/ Flylogix
Website: https://www.flylogix.co.uk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centrik/ 
This podcast was produced & edited by House of Noise. House of Noise is a bespoke music production company, they provide full service music and audio production:
https://www.houseofnoise.co.uk/  


Flylogix - Charles Tavner

David Hunkin is the Head of Unmanned Systems at Centrik. Centrik provides world-class operational management software to aviation businesses. Centrik’s software is used by Airlines, Airports & Maintenance businesses across the world, including as far as Antarctica.  In this episode we talk about: Using unmanned aircraft to clear danger areas in the Persian GulfUnmanned aircraft in Oil & Gas industryHow Centrik makes airlines safer & more efficientSafety & Quality within aviation & how Centrik helpsCentrik's clientsHow the UK Police use drones and how Centrik helpAirline safety management systemsOperational safety in AntarcticaCentrik's future plans
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Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com  
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-smith01/ Centrik
Website: https://getcentrik.net/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flylogix-limited
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetCentrik This podcast was produced & edited by House of Noise. House of Noise is a bespoke music production company, they provide full service music and audio production:
https://www.houseofnoise.co.uk/  


Jetfly - Jonathan Clough

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