Episodes
Thursday May 09, 2024
Aviation Data & Analytics
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
We have the pleasure of hosting Courtney Miller to discuss aviation data and analytics. Courtney is a fellow aviation podcaster (Time on Wing Podcast) and owner of Visual Approach Analytics.
Listen closely to our trivia round, where we asked Courtney about the “Whisperliner”, a U.S. airline European hub, and other topics. Is Courtney in the running to be our trivia champion?
Thursday May 02, 2024
Air Traffic Control
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
We’re cleared for takeoff as we discuss Air Traffic Control with Richard Kennington, a controller at Portland International Airport (PDX / KPDX).
Learn about the various air traffic control facilities, what characteristics make for a good air traffic controller, the paths to becoming a controller in the United States, and so much more.
And, from "Freedoms of the Air", to 767’s, and cargo in between, hear how Richard did in the Trivia Challenge, and see if you would have beat him.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Aircraft Seating
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
A key contributor to the passenger experience, we sit down with Antonio Ficca from Expliseat to talk about . . . seats.
From seat innovation to whether the industry will evolve beyond "lifting the metal buckle", Antonio shares his insights and passion.
We “wing” it in this week’s Trivia Round, from speedbird to the Theme Building too, hear how Antonio did. How would you have fared?
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Aircraft Leasing
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Why do airlines lease airplanes? What are wet and dry leases? Learn this and so much more about aviation leasing from Tony Santos.
From # configured runways, to airlines that arrive and depart with one word, hear how Tony did in the Trivia Challenge!
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Airport Management
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
How do airports make revenue? Is the airport responsible for your lost bags? Learn this and so much more about airport management with our guest Marty Lenss.
From his first flight in 7th grade, to now overseeing the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), listen in to how Marty got into the business of airports.
And, from a couple of dashes, to the world famous salmon strike, listen to hear how Marty did in the Aeropedia Trivia Challenge.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Simulator Flight Training
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Listen in as we learn the fascinating ins and outs of aircraft flight simulators and training from our guest Marika Dwyer.
While every #AvGeek dreams of installing one of these functioning airliner cockpit replicas in their garage, Marika explains how airlines use them, and the diversity of roles that keep a flight training center operating smoothly.
How do you think Marika did in our Trivia Challenge? We threw her a tip (wing tip that is) and some acronym soup, so be sure to listen in!
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Aircraft Product Marketing
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Why do I want this airplane and not that one? Join us as we discuss Aircraft Product Marketing with Rodrigo Lezama. Learn about the airliner buyers journey, and what things differentiate one airplane from another at an airline.
Also, how does smoking on-board and SUX relate to Aeropedia? Listen to Rodrigo’s Trivia Challenge round to learn how.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Aircraft Finance - Asset Valuations
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
How much is that airplane worth? Join us as we chat with Gueric Dechavanne about asset valuations - how aircraft and engines are valued for financing, purchasing, etc.
From airliners adorned with Marge Simpson of The Simpsons, to airport Lamborghinis, learn something new with Gueric during his Trivia Challenge.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Airline Business - Ancillary Revenue
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Welcome aboard this week as we meet with Juan Diego Mora Nogueira for an engaging introduction into the world of airline ancillary revenue; the offering of services and products passengers can purchase beyond baseline air fares.
Tune in to the trivia challenge too, and hear how Juan Diego did recognizing reincarnated airlines, some EZE codes, and the home of a certain blue airline.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Aviation Safety - Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Our guest this week is Natasha Rao, an aviation safety specialist.
Join us as Natasha explains what airline Safety Management Systems (SMS) are and how they are implemented. Using some fun and useful everyday analogies, Natasha helps us gain a better understanding of all things SMS.
Also, from sinking airports, to smiling airplanes, listen to hear how Natasha fared in our Aeropedia Podcast Trivia Challenge!
About Us
Ashwin Jadhav and Peeter Sööt have an inherent love of commercial aviation and a combined 30+ years of industry work experience.
We want to introduce you to the exciting breadth of commercial aviation - the people, jobs, and ecosystem that keeps it all flying!
Contact us with feedback and topic ideas at: aeropedia.podcast@gmail.com