Katherine Ayre, CEO at Cayres, joins us to share her story and journey. Our discussion includes: Advanced air mobility and aviation law. Municipal aviation law and its focus on community aviation. Law school, aviation, and human rights. Incorporating advanced air mobility into urban planning, with a focus on Canada. Air mobility, starting with vuln…

It's just the three of us, and we get into some heavy stuff: Mental health awareness, our cultures and struggles Parenting, stress release, and cultural dynamics. Mental health struggles and experiences with therapy Trauma, and healing. Seeking help in the workplace. The importance of being genuine and kind in professional settings. Addiction, Suic…

Patti Harburg-Petrich, Vice President at Mott McDonald, joins us to share her story and journey: Start with a few sports updates, industry happenings, and welcome our guest, Patti. Patti shares her story and career in aviation, and discusses her experiences in engineering and airport design. Growth as a leader, leadership styles, and helping others…

Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport , joins us this week to chat about her journey in aviation. Episode 50! A milestone for the No U-Turn Crew! How Cynthia got started and her story Engineering, aviation, and airports Long Beach, LAX, and the importance of learning from mentors The importance of speaking up about diversity How do you bal…

Leah Whitfield, President of the Aviation Planning Group, joins us this week to share her story. Leah shares her journey from a farm in Kentucky to becoming a meteorologist and air traffic controller, with education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an internship in weather forecasting for shuttle launches. The transition to air traffic c…

We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure: The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency response use cases. Infrastructure delays in LA are discussed, with concerns about their impact on electric vehicle a…

In our first chat of the new year, we discuss: A little news and updates from us Airline safety, evacuation procedures, and Boeing's recent issues. Aviation safety and supply chain issues. Prioritizing profit over safety and quality in various industries. Balancing profitability and sustainability in the aviation industry. Gen Z's work ethic and at…

Our last chat for 2023! In this epsiode, we discuss: The crew reflects on the past year Holiday movies and AAM progress and milestones in 2023. Electric aircraft development win by Joby, Beta and others… Electric and hybrid aircraft developments FAA progress in regulating drone technology Autonomous aviation, public perception and acceptance, RAM v…

Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover: The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the Swifties Rugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sports Clint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growth His military service in the USAF, being a firefighter, aircraft maintena…

Join us this week for a chat with Jeremy "Jam" Hartley from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Jam making! Career in Aviation and a Move to the UK Healthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career Pivot The challenges of pursuing higher education as an adult with family responsibilities Aviation policy development and making history f…

Join us this week for our chat with Thariq Kara, CEO of Nuborders and Co-founder of Athstat. In this episode, we discuss: Quick hits on FAA reauthorization and AAM News Getting to know TK Growing up in Zimbabwe, moving to the US, and overcoming challenges. University experience and career path. Career journey and the Florida Tech Connections Career…

Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this summer with Dan Sloat, CEO of Volatus Infrastructure and President and Founder of AAM Institute. In this episode, we discuss: Quick updates on the AAM industry and an initial study on security considerations of UAM operations An aviation STEM event with 10 middle school kids. Weather workshop t…

Join us this week for an episode recorded last month with Laura Chace, President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America. In this episode, we discuss: Ravi's lack of seasonal awareness Amazing women and leaders in the industry Who is Laura Chace? Early days in the DC political world and U.S. telecom Why Laura joined ITS Ameri…

Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this spring during Women’s International History Month with Tina Millan, Aviation Market Director for TRC Companies. In this episode, we discuss: Tina’s unique path to aviation International airport experience A unique experience across the industry Tina’s Cuban heritage and what it means to her Gro…

Join us this week with a special guest from beautiful San Diego, Kate McCauely! We discuss: - Chris ranting about banking, - Kate's story and background, - Growing up in Philly, - Investing in Community, - Rowing D1 in Knoxville TN, - Working in Baltimore, - Moving to the West Coast, - UAS Integration Pilot Program, - DEI in Aviation, - and borrowi…

Join us this week for an episode of updates! This week the three of us discuss: -The infamous balloon recently shot down (and some other balloons), -Events and panels we have been and will be involved in, -AeroX, a nonprofit dedicated to furthering the AAM industry, -Organizations that are making important strides in improving minority inclusivity …

This week Ravi and Chris are dropping into your feed with a short episode to check in and bring you some updates! They discuss: -Chris’ recent trip to Hawaii and the aviation issues conference he attended while there, -The Southwest Airlines fiasco, -The recent nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA, -The advancement, or lack there of, in the AAM…

This week we are joined by Matthew Land, Public Policy & Government Relations at Eve Air Mobility. We discuss: -The World Cup, -Matthew’s story and background, -How he practically became a lobbyist overnight, -What he does as a lobbyist for Advanced Air Mobility, -How his real estate background has helped him as a lobbyist, -How he collaborates wit…

This week we are joined by Naveed Iqbal, CEO of Dolr, a platform created to help students pay off college loans. Join us this week as we discuss: -Current news, -What it was like to grow up in Tanzania, -His doctorate and the importance of wisely choosing mentors, -His dissertation on Chaos theory, -The importance of students knowing the options ou…

Hello listeners! We are sure you are getting just as excited as us for some Thanksgiving turkey! This week we decided to drop an episode in your feed of just us to get you all caught up on aviation news and happenings. This week we discuss: -Twitter and how Elon has stepped into the role of CEO, -Archer’s new “Midnight” AAM model, -Efforts, or lack…

This week we are joined by Charlie Kowalczyk, Domestic Sales & Operations Manager at AtlasIED. We discuss: -Current Aviation news including Kittyhawk, Wisk,and the AAM Bill, -The many things Charlie does as it pertains to the airport and the public, specifically their announcement technology called “Look Hear” (https://www.atlasied.com/lookhear), -…

This week we are joined by Diana Siegel, Chief Financial Officer at Electra. We discuss: -Her many travels and how she began her career in Advanced Air Mobility, -How she projects eVTOLS and eSTOLS into the airspace, -The infrastructure footprint for her aircraft at Electra, -How her childhood experiences drove her fascination with aviation, -Chall…

We had to upload a new episode due to a technical error with the previous one. If you downloaded the last Ep. 31, please enjoy this one instead! This week we are joined by power couple Purnima Thakre and Zach Braiker, COO AND CEO of Refine and Focus. Join us as we discuss: - The importance of community to them and in their business, - Both of their…

Hello listeners! We’re back after summer, travel, and some technical difficulties kept us away. Have no fear! We are back and ready to release more episodes! For our return, we interviewed Darnell Wagstaffe, Senior Vice President, FAA Programs, Parsons Corporation. You’ll understand why he is a favorite of so many after listening to this episode! T…

This week we have the privilege of interviewing one of our own, Chris Fernando! Join us this week as we discuss: -Recent aviation news, -Chris and Basil’s recent trip to Ohio, -How Chris’s family background in aviation influenced his interest in the aviation world, -A few reasons he decided not to be a pilot, -What it was like for him to move to Am…

This episode we have the priveledge of interviewing Dawn Zoldi, the CEO of P3 Tech Consulting. In this episode we discuss: -how Dawn got into the aviation industry, -her time in the Air Force and what it’s like to be a JAG (Judge Advocate General Core), -how she started her own company, P3 Tech, and what it’s all about, -how she tracks metrics of d…

Join us this week as we interview Greg Dyer, Aviation and Airspace Services Director at Jviation. We discuss: -current news such as the war in Ukraine and drone usage there, -the market shortage of pilots, -national women’s day, -how Greg decided to enter the aviation industry, -his career at the FAA and now at Jviation, -how Greg and Chris met, -h…

Join us this episode as we interview Miquel Ros, International Journalist and Consultant. Miquel is a consultant and writer. Founder of the Allplane.tv, a site and podcast about the aviation industry with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. He is also a regular contributor to several major international media outlets, writing about avi…

This week we switch it up a bit and bring to you an episode of just us. Join us as we get caught up on recent aviation news including: -AeroX updates, -A route to becoming a drone pilot, -The future of the aviation world, -The issues with widespread 5G, -Boeing’s 450 million dollar investment into Wisk Aero and why they have been in the news lately…

Join us this week as we kick off 2022 interviewing Amy Imamura, Director of Community Relations at Los Angeles World Airports. We discuss: -Being Hapa Haole -How Amy’s parents sparked her interest in Aviation, -Her unique background and path toward aviation, -Her 5-mile radius and how she has witnessed LA’s transformation firsthand, -Making an impa…

Join us this week as we interview (for the second time- more on that later) Fin Bonset, Director of Aviation Services at VHB. During the interview we discuss: -How Fin entered the aviation industry, -His many travels growing up, -What he studied and his jobs after college, -His advice for students who are looking for their first job, -Why he starte…

Join us this week as we interview our guest, Hana Creger, the Senior Program Manager of Climate Equity at The Greenlining Institute. In this episode we discuss: -Her background and the documentary that sparked her interest in climate change, -How she entered the transportation industry as it pertains to climate change, -The barriers to electric veh…

Join us this week as we interview our guest, Api Appulingam, the Deputy Director of Aviation Capital Development at the City of Philadelphia's Division of Aviation. This episode we discuss: -Recent industry news to kick things off -Api’s journey to her current role -How she entered the aviation industry -Her move from Malaysia to the US -The impact…

Join us this week as we interview Ramone Hemphill, Senior Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace and Founder of The 99th Squadron. This week we: - Discuss where Ramone’s aviation interest started and his journey since, - The importance of kids understanding what jobs really entail, - How Ramone is involved in helping to educate kids on becoming a pi…

Join us this week on the No U-Turn Podcast as we: Interview Ernest Huffman and how he entered the aviation industry, the importance of building a network, asking for help when you’re young, and that not knowing things does not mean you’re failing, how Ernest’s background and challenges have helped him secure and thrive in his current role, what his…

Join us this week as we discuss: the infrastructure bill, an upcoming conference, the JetBlue and Allegiant alliance, UAM for all, Basil’s story and how it has led him to where he is today, and our favorite comedians! Thanks so much for listening and we will talk to you next time!By Chris, Ravi, and Basil

We are so excited to be back with the first episode of the second season of No U-Turn! Join us this week as we: Catch up on what we’ve been up to since our last recording on June 8th, AAM advances including Joby going public and drones delivering Covid-19 vaccines, Some future plans for the season, The conferences we attended and plan to in the nea…

No U-Turn listeners- thank YOU for a wonderful, fun, and inspiring first season of the No U-Turn Podcast! Join us this week as we wrap up season 1 by: Reflecting on these past 16 episodes and the incredible guests we have hosted, Discussing news updates, Sharing some future plans and focuses for season 2, Announcing a course we will be delivering t…

We have an exciting episode this week to share with you! We are joined by Greg Reverdiau, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of Pilot Institute. Join us this week as we discuss: The pilot shortage, the hope for more diversity among pilots, and the new credit program US airlines are starting, How Greg entered the aviation world and who influenced him to…

This episode we are excited to interview Dr. Henry Liu, Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan and the Director at CCAT (Center for Connected and Automated Transportation). We take a break from our aviation focus and discuss surface autonomous vehicles. Join us as we discuss: How he got into…

This week we had the honor of interviewing Michelle Schwartz, the Chief Corporate Strategy & Affairs Officer at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). You do not want to miss this information packed episode. Join us as we discuss: how Michelle got into the transportation industry, her history in politics, how her mindset has helped her grow her career,…

This week we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Stuart Ginn, or, the real Doctor Drone! Dr. Ginn is the Head and Neck Surgeon with WakeMed ENT as well as the Medical Director of Innovations at WakeMed Innovations and has worked closely with the aviation world AND the medical world. We are excited to share his expertise with you this episode! Joi…

Join us this week for a very exciting episode as we had the honor of interviewing a personal friend, Glady Singh! Glady is the General Manager of Innovation & Federal Solutions at AkitaBox and is an inspiration to many. Join as we discuss: The Importance of diversity in the aviation and transportation industry and how she has overcome personal hurd…

We are excited to be back with you all this week! Join us as we interview Justin Towles, senior policy advisor at Akin Gump. This week we discuss: new investments in eVTOL manufacturing, government's role in UAM implementation, the importance of airports leading the air taxi market, making UAM accessible to all as well as the importance of equity, …

Episode 8 - Ohio vs. North Carolina, which one is THE aviation state? Hello and Happy February! This episode we had the honor of talking with Fred Judson, Director at the Ohio UAS Center who has committed his UAM career to providing education, resources, and programs to the community concerning Drone use and integration. Join us as we discuss: Inte…

Let’s kick off 2021 and let’s do it with an inspirational guest like Hasan Ikhrata of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Hear about what not only he feels his duty is to pay it forward to the next generation, but how he is pushing forward with a passionate and empathetic plan for the city of San Diego. We’re excited to see what Hasa…

Hello Listeners! We hope you are having a safe Holiday Season and looking forward to a Happier New Year. We are excited to be back and speaking to our very first guest on episode 6! Join us for a very exciting episode as we discuss: current UAM advances, how to and the importance of reaching future generations, how to collaborate as an industry, ho…

Episode 5 We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and we can’t believe how fast December is flying by. Join us for Episode 5 as we discuss: what we did for Thanksgiving (including Ravi’s seafood dressing), lawsuits pertaining to Drone interference and the dangers of flying drones near aircraft, new Covid updates, the return of Boeing 737 Max, usi…

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners, we hope you enjoy our Podcast as you travel (or don’t) this year. Join us this week as we discuss, our thanksgiving menus, our first cars and what we were listening to then, and the pros and cons of switching to electric cars. We hope you travel safe, stay safe, and eat too much food this week! If you’re …

Episode 3 Hello listeners, we are so happy to be back with you all. We had to take a break last week because there was just so much going on and we needed a day to relax. We hope everyone is doing well. Okay let’s get started! Join us this week as we discuss: new propositions passed last week and how their impacts on aviation, urban air mobility, t…