AviationPros Podcast

About AviationPros Podcast

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.

Publisher

AviationPros

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2021

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

261 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Are Smaller Airports the Future of Air Travel?

   As major airports grapple with congestion, rising costs and growing passenger demand, could smaller airports provide part of the solution? In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Avports CEO Marc Ricks about the company's approach to developing accessible, affordable alternatives to major aviation hubs. From introducing commercial service at Washington Manassas Airport to creating new opportunities for low-cost carriers, Ricks explains how secondary airports can expand travel options, stimulate demand and help shape the future of air travel.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Beyond Electrification and Into the Future of GSE Fleet Management

   Electrification has fundamentally changed the ground support equipment industry, but according to David Fernandez, global head of fleet at Swissport, the next evolution is already underway. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, recorded at GSE Expo Europe 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, Fernandez discusses how Swissport is using equipment utilization data to refine preventive maintenance schedules, improve fleet efficiency and support safer ground operations. He also shares his perspective on the growing role of artificial intelligence, connected technologies and automation, and offers advice for smaller ground handlers navigating these changes.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin on the Aircraft Parts Supply Chain and Helping Maintenance Teams Mitigate Challenges

   TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin shares insights on navigating aviation parts supply chain challenges and supporting maintenance teams in this interview.

Who has been a guest on AviationPros Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jon McLaughlin
• Sarah MacLeod
• Richard Willis
• Brett Williams
• Roxanne Rosado

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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