🎙️ EVA Podcast Live from Dubai | World Cargo Symposium 2025

Straight from the vibrant heart of Dubai (April 15–17), the EVA Podcast went full throttle at this year’s World Cargo Symposium! ✈️🌍

Host Chris Notter sat down with some of the most dynamic voices in air cargo and logistics: Glyn Hughes, Steven Polmans, Emma Murray, Abigail Hammond, Pertti Mero, Mike Duggan, Ari Ketola, and Aneta Klosek. From bold ideas to behind-the-scenes banter, this 8-episode special series dives into the people, purpose, and pulse of an industry that keeps the world moving.

Get ready for laughs, insights, and the kind of conversations that happen when great minds meet, where the desert meets innovation.

In this summer issue, timed with the 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in New Orleans, we spotlight North America’s dynamic aviation scene. Avfuel leads with major moves in sustainable fuel, while flyExclusive and Sherwin-Williams impress with high-end aircraft paintwork. magniX pushes boundaries in electric aviation with Riona Armesmith at the helm.

We hear from standout FBOs like Northstar Jet in Missoula, working alongside Neptune Aviation in vital firefighting missions. GPS jamming and spoofing also come into focus, with expert warnings from L3Harris and Osprey Flight Solutions.

Despite political uncertainty, there’s optimism—especially from Avfuel’s CR Sincock—about state-level sustainability efforts and strong ESG commitments. We also look ahead to EBACE 2025, now fully led by the European Business Aviation Association, with fresh insights from COO Robert Baltus.

🎙️ EVA Podcast Live from Dubai | World Cargo Symposium 2025

Straight from the vibrant heart of Dubai (April 15–17), the EVA Podcast went full throttle at this year’s World Cargo Symposium! ✈️🌍

Host Chris Notter sat down with some of the most dynamic voices in air cargo and logistics: Glyn Hughes, Steven Polmans, Emma Murray, Abigail Hammond, Pertti Mero, Mike Duggan, Ari Ketola, and Aneta Klosek. From bold ideas to behind-the-scenes banter, this 8-episode special series dives into the people, purpose, and pulse of an industry that keeps the world moving.

Get ready for laughs, insights, and the kind of conversations that happen when great minds meet, where the desert meets innovation.

🚀 This is air cargo — unfiltered, unboxed, unforgettable.

🎙️ EVA Podcast Live from Dubai | World Cargo Symposium 2025

Straight from the vibrant heart of Dubai (April 15–17), the EVA Podcast went full throttle at this year’s World Cargo Symposium! ✈️🌍

Host Chris Notter sat down with some of the most dynamic voices in air cargo and logistics: Glyn Hughes, Steven Polmans, Emma Murray, Abigail Hammond, Pertti Mero, Mike Duggan, Ari Ketola, and Aneta Klosek. From bold ideas to behind-the-scenes banter, this 8-episode special series dives into the people, purpose, and pulse of an industry that keeps the world moving.

Get ready for laughs, insights, and the kind of conversations that happen when great minds meet, where the desert meets innovation.

🚀 This is air cargo — unfiltered, unboxed, unforgettable.

In this final episode of the EVA podcast series, we dive deep into the complexities of career progression, leadership, and the rich opportunities within aviation. Host Chris Notter sits down with Andy Clemson, co-founder of Calibrate Learning and Calibrate Technology, for a candid discussion on how to thrive in the aviation sector.

The conversation takes a close look at how interview dynamics shape both employer and employee expectations. Andy shares insights on how to make interviews work for you, why preparation is crucial, and how to assess if a company’s culture is the right fit for your aspirations. With his wealth of experience, Andy emphasizes the importance of transparency, the power of asking the right questions, and how a strategic mindset can accelerate your career in aviation.

Beyond interviews, the episode explores leadership challenges, particularly at senior management levels, and the transformative role executive coaching can play in enhancing leadership capabilities. We also touch on the growing need for professionals who understand not just the technical side of aviation but also the commercial and people-focused aspects that drive success.

Whether you're considering a career in aviation or looking to take your leadership skills to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, inspiring insights, and a look at how aviation can offer not just a job, but a lifetime of diverse experiences.

In the fourth episode of our five-part EVA podcast series, Chris Notter and Andy Clemson, Co-Founder and Director of Calibrate Learning & Technology, continue their enlightening conversation on how to shape the future of aviation through effective leadership and collaboration.

This episode delves into the critical skills gap within the aviation industry and how bridging it can improve both team dynamics and operational performance. Andy emphasizes the importance of strong leadership at all levels and how managers and supervisors are the true drivers of change. With a focus on personality profiling and the integration of technology to support competency development, they break down how understanding individual strengths can lead to more effective teams and better decision-making.

What does it take to lead in aviation today? How can leaders create empowering environments where employees feel motivated, valued, and ready to tackle challenges? And how does leveraging data make leadership decisions smarter and more impactful?

Tune in for another thought-provoking conversation that will leave you rethinking what it means to lead and collaborate in aviation.

In this engaging third episode of the EVA podcast series, host Chris is joined by Andy Clemson, founder and director of Calibrate Learning & Technology, for a deep dive into one of aviation’s most pressing challenges—attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

With insights drawn from global experience, Andy shares why people skills are the true engine of the aviation industry and how organizations can better support career progression. From extreme working conditions to leadership development, the conversation highlights the need for structured career pathways, competency-based training, and the importance of workplace culture.

They also explore the role of supervisors as the backbone of operational success, the balance between practical experience and fresh industry perspectives, and how businesses can create an agile, motivated workforce. With a focus on real-world impact, Andy and Chris discuss how smart training models can reduce costs, improve retention, and build a stronger aviation future.

In this second episode of our five-part series on the EVA Podcast, we dive deeper into the world of competency, clarity, and leadership with Andy Clemson from Calibrate Learning & Calibrate Technology. Building on our first conversation, we shift gears to explore how organizations—especially in aviation—can redefine role expectations beyond a standard job description.

Andy shares how technology-driven assessments help companies move from outdated, assumption-based evaluations to data-driven competency models that support growth at all levels. We tackle the challenge of self-assessment skepticism, the importance of genuine leadership, and how organizations can create a culture where employees feel safe to identify and improve their skill gaps.

If you've ever questioned whether experience equals expertise or wondered how to break the cycle of overworked high performers and underutilized talent, this episode is for you! Learn how clear expectations, continuous feedback, and competency-based appraisals can transform workplace culture and drive long-term success.

In this first episode of the Calibrate series on the EVA Podcast, host Chris sits down with Andy Clemson, co-founder of Calibrate Learning and Calibrate Technology, to explore how the aviation industry needs to rethink training and competency development.

From the challenges brought on by COVID-19 to the outdated "tick-box" training models, Andy shares how Calibrate is shaking up traditional learning methods with a technology-driven approach that ensures real, lasting impact. They discuss why organizations must move beyond generic training programs, focus on critical competencies, and create an environment where employees feel valued and supported.

With insights from military, logistics, and pharmaceutical training, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions on how the aviation industry can build a smarter, safer, and more effective workforce.

Meet Mohammad Taher, better known as The Airport Guy! 🚀✈️ In this episode, we dive into his journey from studying aerospace engineering to working at Heathrow Airport and unexpectedly becoming a viral aviation content creator.

Muhammad shares how his passion for aviation turned into a mission—educating and inspiring young people to explore careers in the industry. From behind-the-scenes insights to real-life impact, discover how his videos led to 53% of a graduate intake at Heathrow choosing aviation!

🔹 The surprising complexity of airports 🔹 How a simple Instagram post turned into a global movement 🔹 Breaking barriers in the aviation industry 🔹 Why young people aren’t seeing the career opportunities available

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!