The Aeropedia Podcast

Airline Business Models

From network carriers to regional, charter to ultra-low cost, our guest Koen Karsbergen of Air52 explains the many different airline business models that exist today.
From Saab spotting, to African alliance carriers, Koen proves his #AvGeek chops during the Aeropedia Trivia Challenge!

Business Aviation

Join us as we venture into the world of business aviation with our guest Steve Saxton.
Also known as corporate aviation or private aviation, we learn about the many facets and breadth of opportunities in this exciting segment of aviation.
Stay tuned for the Aeropedia Trivia Challenge round too, and hear whether Steve could remember some of the unique features of the BAe 146 airplanes he used to sell.

Aviation Finance

David Yu provides us with insight into how finance energizes the aviation industry.  If you aren't a finance person, don't worry, David walks us through in a very engaging and easy to follow way.
Even as David predicted he would get no trivia questions right, he proved he does have Aeropedia Trivia Challenge skills.  Listen in to learn what he mastered.

Airports Council International (ACI)

How can airports collaborate on common industry topics?  This week we welcome Adam Zampini from Airports Council International (ACI) to share how ACI helps airports and the global aviation ecosystem.
Landing lights, exclusive takeoff and landing runways, and two very similar European airline logos, listen in to hear how Adam did with his #AeropediaTriviaChallenge!

Aviation Data & Analytics

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?

Air Traffic Control

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.

Aircraft Seating

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?

Aircraft Leasing

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!

Airport Management

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.

Simulator Flight Training

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!