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 ...
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 114: Pittsburgh’s Path to Success
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Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christiana Cassotis discusses how airport leaders are embracing technology and the local resources Pittsburgh offers to create a new and dynamic terminal and transform how the region travels.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 113: 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report
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Airport Business Editor Christina Marsh is joined by Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie to discuss the 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report. Tune in to learn more about the current state of airside equipment in North America and how leaders at airports of all sizes are gauging investment in their future…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 112: San Diego Builds a Sustainability Bridge for the Future
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San Diego International Airport Environmental Affairs Manager, Planning & Environmental Affairs Chad Reese discusses the airport’s push for sustainability on the airfield and its recent investment in renewable diesel as a bridge solution to the future.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 111: A Commitment to the World’s Busiest Airport
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Swinerton’s Atlanta Division Manager Derek Mosiman talks about the company’s latest work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the commitment they’re making to DBE collaboration in the community. Access the 2023 Airport Business Infrastructure Survey discussed as part of the conversation can be accessed at https://aviationpros.com…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 110: Edmonton Airports Appoints Myron Keehn CEO
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Edmonton Airports appointed Myron Keehn as its new CEO effective January 1st, 2023 following the retirement of Tom Ruth. Keehn sat down with editor Christina Marsh to talk about his goals for the future of Edmonton Airports.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 109: COVID Impacts Linger as JPB Sees Signs of Aviation’s Return in ’23
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AMT Editor Walker Jaroch is joined by Tim Zeigler, director of global sales at JPB Système, to discuss some of the recent updates the company has seen since last speaking with JPB’s CEO Damien Marc in May of 2022. Zeigler gives updates on not only JPB but what they're seeing in the aviation industry as a whole as it begins to return to it’s pre-COI…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 108: RFD Appoints Zack Oakley as Executive Director
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Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Deputy Director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport Zack Oakley. Recently, the airport announced that after 12 years in his position, Executive Director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year. The Greater Rockford Airport Authority voted to appoint Oakley as the new Executive…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 107: LAX Installs Iconics Gen 5, IC16 Sound System
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recently integrated a new sound solution from Renkus-Heinz. Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Jeff Barrett System Design Engineer at Direct AV and Garrison Parkin Western Regional Sales Manager at Renkus-Heinz to talk about how the new system is improving operations at the airport.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 106: Inside Missoula Montana Airport’s New Terminal
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Christina Marsh, editor of Airport Business, is joined by Missoula Montana Airport Director Brian Ellestad and Deputy Director Tim Damrow to learn more about the airport's first major infrastructure project since the late '40s.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 105: Unifi’s Journey with Artificial Intelligence Technology
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Josh Smith, editor of Ground Support Worldwide, is joined by Paul Huggins and Terry Smith of Artis Consulting as well Unifi SVP of safety and compliance Brian Bartal to discuss how the the ground handling firm is utilizing advanced safety risk analytics to improve operational efficiencies.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 104: Microgrid Energy Solutions at JFK’s New Terminal One
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This episode of the AviationPros Podcast offers details about a recently announced project in which AlphaStruxure will design, build and operate integrated microgrid infrastructure at the New Terminal One at JFK Airport.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 103: Envirotech’s Efforts to Electrify Aircraft Refuelers
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Envirotech Vehicles' CEO Phil Oldridge and national sales director Jay Raber join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss a new all-electric refueling truck designed to enhance GSE sustainability by limiting emissions and reducing noise pollution on the ramp.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 102: Next Generation Aircraft Need Next Gen AMTs
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined by Steven Jackson, principal of Aviation High School. Located in Long Island City, New York, Aviation High School offers student both a traditional high school education, while also equipping with the skills and knowledge to join the aviation maintenance workforce …
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 101: Avidbots Neo Autonomous Robot
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Airport Business editor Christina Marsh speaks with CEO and Co-Founder of Avidbots Faizan Sheikh to learn more about Avidbots Neo, an autonomous cleaning robot being used by airports around the country.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 100: Deicers, Kindergartners and Sustainability
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Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Hanni Marin, development and communications director at Airpro, about the company’s recent electric deicer deployment featuring artwork from local students.By AviationPros
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Getting Back to Your Bigger Plans for Your Airport
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Infrastructure upgrades and capital improvements that were on hold for the last two years are back. Well, sort of. Facilities now face new challenges with passenger expectations, supply chain issues and inflation. Enter Sean Bromfield, the President of Aviation for ABM Industries. He joins our podcast today to discuss how airports and airlines can …
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 99: More RNO Is on the Way
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Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority CEO Daren Griffin talks with Editorial Director Joe Petrie about the airport’s largest expansion project taking place now.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 98: Verifying Fuel Type with Clear Communication
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Keith Clark, senior quality control and technical rep at Phillips 66, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss aviation fuel quality assurance and the Save a Life - Verify Fuel Type campaign.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 97: Vail Valley Jet Center’s Sustainability Push
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Signature Aviation’s Jovan Phillips explains how one of the company’s FBOs reached new heights in sustainability and some of the future efforts planned across the company.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 96: Avports Plots New Haven’s Future
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Avports CEO Jorge Roberts talks about the company's new lease to run and grow Tweed-New Haven Airport.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 95: Li-ion Batteries’ Role in Improving Safety and Reducing Emissions
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Robin Schneider, director of marketing at Green Cubes Technology, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss Lithium-ion battery technology and its use in ground support equipment.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 94: Airport Mass Communications
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, AtlasIED Domestic Sales & Operations Manager Charles Kowalczyk explains the current state of airport mass communications systems and how airports can improve them.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 93: PS Opening New Terminal at ATL
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Editorial Director Joe Petrie spoke with Amina Porter, Co-CEO at PS, regarding its new terminal opening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in partnership with Signature Aviation.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 92: 2021 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Editorial Director Joe Petrie spoke with James Parish CEO, Charlotte County Airport Authority and Punta Gorda Airport who was recently named the 2021 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year. Tune in to hear about the efforts Parish has undertaken in recent years and to learn about some tactics airports c…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 91: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Editorial Director Joe Petrie spoke with Lead ARFF Program Instructor at the Fox Valley Technical College, Ben Sokol, about the challenges that first responders face on the airfield and what airports need to think about now to ensure that their team’s are ready for a major incident.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 90: Charlotte Expands Again
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport Chief Operating Officer Jack Christine discusses Phase 2 of the Concourse A expansion and how it will enhance operations. AviationPros Editorial Director Joe Petrie conducts the interview.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 89: An Examination of Ground Handling Standardization
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From the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Paris, Monika Mejstrikova, IATA’s director of ground operations, speaks with Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to reflect on the 34th IGHC and discuss the benefits the ground handling industry can achieve through harmonizing procedures.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 88: Discussing Labor Challenges at IGHC
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From the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Paris, Nick Careen, senior vice president of operations, safety and security at IATA, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss ways the ground handling industry can recruit, onboard and retain members of the workforce.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 87: JPB Système’s 4.0 Future
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT magazine, is joined by Damien Marc, CEO of JPB System. We discuss JPB’s history, how Damien married his IT background with aviation to success, and some of the new ventures JPB is currently undertaking.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 86: Jet Linx Aviation
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, President and CEO of Jet Linx Aviation, Jamie Walker, joins AviationPros’ Editorial Director Joe Petrie for a discussion on the private aviation company's recent opening of a new private terminal at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and the acquisition of Southern Jet at Boca Raton Airport.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 85: A Solar Step Forward at LGA
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Christine Weydig, environmental sustainability executive with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, joins AviationPros Editorial Director Joe Petrie to talk about why and how LaGuardia Airport recently installed more than 3,500 solar panels.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 84: Missouri State Aviation Day
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Abraham Forney, aviation general manager for Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) and aviation advisory chair with the Missouri Airport Managers Association, joins AviationPros’ Editorial Director Joe Petrie for a discussion on how to make the most of State Aviation Day.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 83: Ontario International Airport’s New CEO Atif Elkadi
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Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed 454,000 air travelers in March 2022, 4% more than in March 2019. Shipments of air cargo likewise remained strong in March 2022 compared with March 2019, increasing by 22%. In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, AviationPros Editorial Director Joe Petrie interviews Atif Elkadi, ONT's new CEO, to dis…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 82: Charting Charter Travel
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In this episode of the AviationPros podcast, Gregg Brunson-Pitts, owner of Advanced Aviation Team, joins AviationPros’ Editorial Direct Joe Petrie live from the floor of the 2022 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference for a discussion on recent trends in charter travel and how current world events have influenced it.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 81: Next-Generation Aviation Technology Takes FLITE in Grand Rapids
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Leaders from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Southwest Airlines and Michigan Economic Development Corp. discuss the new FLITE Program and plans to nurture new technology in the aviation sector.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 80: Paving an Aviation Career Pathway
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In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Rob Polston, CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and Eli Mayes, director of maintenance for SkyWest Airlines joins AviationPros' Assistant Editor Walker Jaroch. The group discusses the workforce challenges the industry is facing and how a new initiative between Spartan and SkyWest – the …
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 79: Educating FBO Customers about SAF
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Atlantic Aviation director of operational strategy, Richard Thacker joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the use of sustainable aviation fuel and how FBO officials have informed customers about the fuel's benefits. Thacker also highlights other sustainable initiatives taking place at Atlantic Aviation.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 78: JFKIAT’s AI-Powered Contactless Retail Technology
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Ed Midgley, VP Customer Experience & Commercial, and Stephen Tukavkin, Vice President, IT & Digital, both with the JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) join Walker Jaroch to go over the terminal’s recent partnership with SSP America and Zippin to bring contactless, AI-powered retail technology to the terminal.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 77: Advanced Air’s Super Weekend
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Advanced Air LLC Founder Levi Stockton discusses his FBO's preparations in the runup to Super Bowl weekend.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 76: Stage 3 IS-BAH Registration at McCreery Aviation
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Bob McCreery, president of McCreery Aviation at McAllen International Airport in Texas, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program and the FBO's experience earning Stage 3 registration.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 75: Artificial Intelligence Backed Maintenance
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Phil Cole, civil aviation business manager at Aerogility, joins Walker Jaroch to discuss the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve maintenance operations and scheduling.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 74: Gleaning Insights from Airline Trends
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Editors Joe Petrie and Josh Smith discuss airline trends and predictions for 2022 and explore how these may impact other segments of the aviation industry.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 73: How to Improve DBE Programs
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Kaven Swan of HOK discusses the current challenges and opportunities for airports to leverage disadvantaged business enterprises to improve operations and development.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 72: Improving ULD and Pallet Availability with Technology
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Scott Sangster, vice president of global logistics service providers at Descartes, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how automated demurrage and tracking technology can be used together to address the challenges of ULD and pallet shortages.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 71: 2021 Year in Review
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In AviationPros' annual Year in Review Show, Walker Jaroch, assistant editor for AviationPros, is joined by Joe Petrie, editor of Airport Business; Josh Smith, editor of Ground Support Worldwide; and Jennifer Wilberschied, editor of Aircraft Maintenance Technology. As part of their look back on 2021, the group touches on the developments of the COV…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 70: Where are All the Parts?
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Captain Lee Collins, Senior Vice President of Industry & Government Affairs at Paragon Flight Training shares his thoughts on the recent parts shortage debacle and what bigger fixes need to be made to better the supply chain overall.By AviationPros
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Aviation and the Environment, Episode 5: Regulating Lead
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In the final episode of the AviatonPros Podcast series, Aviation and the Environment, Walker Jaroch speaks with Jonathan Smith, senior attorney with the organization Earthjustice, about the dangers of leaded avgas and the work Earthjustice has been doing to get the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate it.…
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 69: The Case for Chloride-Free Landside Deicing
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Carla Potts and Dan Black with Nachurs Alpine Solutions Industrial discuss the benefits of using chloride-free deicing materials for landside winter weather operations.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 68: Software Solutions for Staff Planning
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Uschi Schulte-Sasse, senior vice president at INFORM GmbH, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith at the IATA Ground Handling Conference to discuss her company's GroundStar platform, which can be used for various short-, mid- and long-term personnel management details among other tasks.By AviationPros
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AviationPros Podcast Episode 67: Sustainable Aviation Fuel 101
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Chris Cooper joins the podcast to offer insight about the current state of sustainable aviation fuels and the future SAF has in the industry. Cooper is vice president of North America renewable aviation at Neste -- a Finland-based multinational renewable fuel, and renewable polymer and chemicals company. In 2020, the Corporate Knights Global 100 ra…
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