In the latest episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we sit down with Jonas Goercke, Head of Business Line Flight Training at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH. Jonas offers a deep dive into the world of high-fidelity rotorcraft simulation, exploring how training has evolved and advanced in the rotorcraft industry, the competitiveness of the training sector, and how technologies like MR and VR are redefining pilot training and medium operators. 

Whether you’re involved in flight training, simulation technology, or rotorcraft operations, Jonas’s perspective delivers valuable expertise straight from one of the sector’s leading innovators.

Recorded live from EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 in Cologne, this special edition of the RotorHub International Podcast brings together an expert guest panel:  President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, David Smith, Photographer, Jon Davison, and Writer, Jude Brazendale. They share the history and development of their recently published book 'Climb Higher', exclusively available at EUROPEAN ROTORS!

Climb Higher is a collection of visually stunning pictures and compelling stories of Robinson's clients that includes real-world applications on the company's helicopters, like the R44 used for wildlife conservation by The Mara Elephant Project, as detailed in Reporter Grace Hardy's feature in the October/November issue.

This episode captures the excitement of EUROPEAN ROTORS and offers an inside look at Robinson’s role in a rapidly evolving sector. 

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we speak with Simon Tye, Chief Commercial Officer at Avincis Group, to uncover the history, mission and growth of one of Europe’s leading helicopter and critical aviation service providers. Simon shares how Avincis was formed, the company’s evolution in the rotorcraft sector, and the strategic vision driving its expansion across emergency medical services, search and rescue, aerial firefighting and energy support operations.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we dive into the world of surplus, component life cycles, and smart sourcing with Jeremy Green, CEO, and Elio Sicheri, Rotary Wing Programme Manager, at Hayward & Green Aviation Ltd. They break down the current state of the used parts market, discussing everything from the challenges of traceability and certification to the massive cost-saving opportunities available to regional operators. 

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Winter, pilot, keynote speaker, lecturer, and advisor at ADAC Luftrettung, whose remarkable career embodies passion, precision, and purpose in aviation.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Winter. Nicola’s journey began with a childhood dream of flight that led her to become one of Germany’s first female fighter pilots, before taking that ambition even higher to train as an astronaut candidate and later transitioning into the world of HEMS. Now, as part of ADAC Luftrettung, Nicola continues to inspire through her work in aerial rescue operations, sharing her expertise and vision for the next evolution of rescue hoist missions and the future of rotorcraft operations.

In this episode, we are joined by Sara Dhariwal, Lead Appraiser for Helicopters and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Cirium Consultancy. Sara brings a wealth of expertise in aviation asset valuation and market analysis, with a career spanning over a decade at Cirium.

Today, Sara leads the Ascend Helicopter Valuations practice, overseeing a global team of six experts. Her role focuses on delivering market insights, managing valuation outputs, ensuring compliance with Cirium Ascend’s methodologies, and driving thought leadership across the industry.

We are excited to welcome Ian Bonthrone, Chief Executive  of Air Rescue UK Ltd, as our next guest on the RotorHub International Podcast. With over two decades as a military crewman on combat support and SAR helicopters, followed by a career spanning medical devices, public safety, and leadership roles, Ian brings a wealth of experience to the table. 

From his time as a Search & Rescue Winchman, aviator, and instructor to his current role shaping SAR helicopter provision, Ian has lived a career dedicated to saving lives and advancing rescue capability. In our conversation, we dive into SAR missions, rescue hoists, and the lessons learned from a lifetime in rescue and aviation.

In this episode, we are joined by Luis Muñoz Miller, Regional Sales Manager for the US, Canada, and LATAM at CENTUM, to explore how their innovative LifeSeeker system is transforming search and rescue operations.

Luis explains how LifeSeeker works by turning a mobile phone into a beacon, enabling rescue teams to locate missing people quickly and accurately, even in challenging environments where traditional methods fall short. From real-world mission success stories to the technology’s broader impact on safety and survival, this conversation highlights the power of connectivity in saving lives.

Tune in to learn how CENTUM is bridging technology and humanity in critical moments of search and rescue.

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by two senior leaders from Milestone Aviation. First, we have Pat Sheedy, President and CEO, who has led the company since 2019 and brings over 25 years of global financial services and aircraft leasing experience, including senior roles at GE and GECAS. Alongside him is Sébastien Moulin, Chief Commercial Officer, appointed in 2024, who oversees Milestone’s worldwide commercial strategy. With more than two decades in the helicopter industry, including leadership positions at Airbus Helicopters and Bell Helicopter, Sébastien brings deep expertise in global markets.

In this episode recorded at MD Helicopters' headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, Editor Gideon Ewers sits down with Ryan Weeks, CEO and President of MD Helicopters, for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of rotorcraft support.

With a distinguished career spanning multiple Fortune 500 companies and industries, Ryan brings a wealth of strategic experience to his role at MD Helicopters. In this episode, he discusses the company’s renewed focus on aftermarket products and services—including spares, repairs and overhauls (R&O), upgrades, and customer support—and how these priorities are driving operational readiness and value for MD operators worldwide.

Tune in to hear Ryan’s vision for MD Helicopters, the evolving needs of the industry from rotor system enhancements and brake redesigns and what’s next in the rotorcraft support landscape.