AviationPros Podcast

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Aug 2026

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The AviationPros Podcast features the leading minds across the aviation industry discussing the most pressing issues facing all facet of air travel. Each episode highlights best practices and innovation ranging from airport operations, ground support processes, business and general aviation trends, and MRO/maintenance facility optimization. The podcast series is produced jointly by Airport Business magazine, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Ground Support Worldwide, which are all members of Endeavor Business Media’s Aviation Group.

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August 13, 2026Episode 25823 min

TBX’s Roxanne Rosado on Best Practices for AMTs to Succeed, Both New and Veteran Technicians

Roxanne Rosado is A&P, IA, FSDO Liaison and Head of Airworthiness for TBX, with expert knowledge informed by years of experience on the shop floor and in management. In this episode, Rosado joins the Aviation Pros Podcast to discuss best practices for AMTs that can help them succeed in their careers, no matter what stage they’re in at the time. Rosado discusses key tools and resources for AMTs, the process of getting specialty certifications like Inspection Authorization (IA) and her piece Roxanne’s Rules: 25 Career Principles Every Aviation Mechanic Should Live By .

July 14, 2026Episode 25723 min

How Real-Time Visibility Is Transforming Airport Operations

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Michael Bettua, CEO and co-founder of Volan Technology, and Ramsey Nuwar, vice president of airports and aviation, about how live location data is improving safety, reducing operational complexity and supporting faster decision-making across airport environments. The discussion also explores where technologies such as AI, digital twins and connected airport systems are headed next.

July 10, 2026Episode 25615 min

Alfredo Garcia on How to Embrace Mentorship and Find the Right Fit in Aviation Maintenance

In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we speak with Alfredo Garcia, director of sales and business development at ACI Jet, about career development in aircraft maintenance. A champion of mentorship for AMTs at all levels, Garcia discusses how learning from others and trying new things helps technicians find their passions and support each other along the way. Highlighting how all generations of maintenance professionals can support each other and the aviation industry through actions like reverse mentorship, Garcia also shares how ACI Jet supports AMTs and works to maintain a dedicated, skilled workforce who truly loves what they do.

June 26, 2026Episode 25426 min

Dr. Viral Shah of JuliaHub on How Dyad 3.0 Simplifies Aircraft Design, Engineering and Maintenance with Agentic AI

JuliaHub Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Viral Shah is sharing how JuliaHub and solutions like Dyad 3.0 offer unique AI-powered solutions specifically designed to make industrial and highly technical modeling work simpler. Already used by organizations like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), these agentic AI solutions offer low-cost ways for engineers to optimize workflows and enhance aviation safety. In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Shah discusses how Dyad 3.0 is revolutionizing the process of aircraft design, along with key applications for enabling predictive maintenance and demonstrations that showcase aerospace applications . He also explains how the Julia programming language—and JuliaHub—came to fruition, highlighting the ways innovation can come to life with dedication and teamwork.

June 25, 2026Episode 25531 min

From Compliance to Readiness: Rethinking Ground Handling Training

Ground handling has always been a high-pressure environment, but today's airports are operating with greater traffic volumes, leaner workforces and increasingly complex operations than ever before. At the same time, the industry continues to grapple with costly ground damage, communication breakdowns and the challenge of bringing new employees up to speed quickly. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Robert Boroch, general manager of ETC-PZL Aerospace, about the company's vision for moving "from compliance to readiness." Their discussion explores how simulation-based training, virtual reality and team-based exercises could help airports improve safety, accelerate onboarding and better prepare ramp personnel for situations that are difficult - or impossible - to recreate during traditional training.

June 16, 2026Episode 25317 min

Erin O'Donnell on Building HiSERV North America

Erin O'Donnell has spent nearly four decades in aviation, from her first internship at Chicago Midway Airport to leading one of the industry's newest ground support equipment leasing ventures. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, O'Donnell discusses HiSERV's recent expansion into North America, the growing role of leasing and pooling models, the challenges surrounding electrification and how data-driven fleet management is reshaping ramp operations.

June 12, 2026Episode 25222 min

How Unexpected Career Paths Lead to Industry Leadership for Women in Aviation

This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Elisabeth Dickinson and Lindsay Parrott, two franchise owners with RealClean Aircraft Detailing . Elisabeth and Lindsay share how their unique backgrounds brought them to their current leadership roles at an aviation services company, from developing key skills in different fields to falling in love with the aviation community. As women in high-level leadership roles at an aviation services company, Elisabeth and Lindsay also give insight into how women can succeed and thrive in aviation and how companies in the industry can work toward closing the gender gap in the workforce.

June 4, 2026Episode 25127 min

Building Scalable Charging Infrastructure for eGSE Fleets

As airports accelerate the shift to electric ground support equipment, charging infrastructure is emerging as one of the biggest challenges. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Damien O'Regan, Product Strategy Lead at Enatel, discusses how operators can plan for power constraints, manage mixed fleets, avoid costly infrastructure mistakes, and build charging networks that can scale alongside electrification efforts. From charger standardization and energy storage to long-term fleet planning, O'Regan shares practical insights for airports navigating the next phase of eGSE adoption.

May 29, 2026Episode 25035 min

Rob Mather of IFS on Persisting 2026 Aviation Trends: From Cybersecurity to Space Travel

In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Mather, Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS. Having shared his 2026 Commercial Aerospace Outlook earlier in the year, Rob takes time to dive deeper into his insights and explain how new technological developments can help MROs reach new levels of success. From the differences between industrial AI and generative AI to the ways MROs can get ahead by prepping for eventual work on spacecraft, these innovations show how technology can help aviation organizations stay resilient in times of change.

May 22, 2026Episode 24846 min

Ed Freni Reflects on Leading Boston Logan Through Decades of Change

In this episode, Ed Freni looks back on a decades-long career in aviation leadership, discussing how crisis, growth, and collaboration defined his approach to running Boston Logan and what the next generation of airport leaders needs to get right.