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Aviation Week's BCA Podcast explores trends and key developments in business aviation that affect aircraft fleet owners, fractional operators, customers, FBOs and others.
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Episodes

What's The Buzz At Bombardier, Textron and Daher?

Aviation Week editors have hit the road. Listen in as Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin and Bill Carey discuss their visits to Bombardier, Textron and Daher, as the BCA team returns from different corners of North America, where they covered business aviation events and announcements.

May 13, 202412 min

Behind The Scenes At Sun 'n Fun 2024

Aviation Week's Mike Lavitt, director of editorial content production, and Molly McMillin, editor of business aviation, discuss news from this year's Sun 'n Fun event at Lakeland, Florida. Special guest Jose Ramos gives some tips for air-to-air photography.

Apr 11, 202416 min

Why Is JSX Purchasing Hundreds Of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft?

Listen in as Aviation Week’s Jeremy Kariuki speaks with JSX CEO Alex Wilcox, whose company recently announced its plans to purchase more than 300 hybrid-electric aircraft to bolster its fleet with sustainable options and bring down prices for its customers.

Apr 09, 202411 min

What's On At Sun n' Fun Aerospace Expo This Year?

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Molly McMillin speaks with Gene Conrad, president and CEO of Sun ‘N Fun Aerospace Expo, as he provides a glimpse into the 2024 show. Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will celebrate its 50th anniversary April 9-14 at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In at the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. The fly-in has grown from a small event for sport aviation enthusiasts in 1974 to Florida’s largest annual convention.

Apr 05, 202416 min

Challenging Punitive Audits, Taxes For Private Aviation

Based on U.S. government proposals this past month, business aviation now faces a five-fold fuel tax increase, new IRS audits and a longer aircraft depreciation schedule. Ed Bolen, NBAA’s president and CEO, speaks with Lee Ann Shay about industry advocacy underway in response and the outlook.

Mar 28, 202412 min

Market Outlook In Europe With AXIS Aviation

Associate Editor Jeremy Kariuki speaks with AXIS Aviation CEO Niall Olver and Accountable Manager Kerstin Mumenthaler about how the Swiss-based company is making an impact in the European market and how it plans to advance through 2024.

Mar 18, 202412 min

Combining Efforts To Bolster Aviation Workforce

Aviation Week’s Jeremy Kariuki speaks with Ralph Coppola, president and CEO of the Aerospace Education Program Alliance, about his efforts to bring together industry, education and government in the group’s mission to maintain and grow an in-demand aviation workforce.

Mar 04, 202417 min

Flying For CAN With Keith Northcutt

This week, Associate Editor Jeremy Kariuki speaks with Hertz Senior Director of Aviation and former U.S. Army Pilot Keith Northcutt about flying with the Corporate Angel Network (CAN), an organization dedicated to providing cancer patients with air transportation to treatment facilities around the country. This episode was edited and produced by Jeremy Kariuki and Andrea Copley-Smith. Remember to like, follow, rate or subscribe to the BCA Podcast on your app of choice.

Feb 19, 202411 min

What’s In Store For The Preowned BizAv Market In 2024?

The sale of preowned business aircraft continued to stabilize in 2023. At the same time there was a subtle shift toward a move to a buyer’s market. Wayne Starling, executive director of the International Aircraft Dealers Association, and Phil Winters, IADA chairman and Western Aircraft vice president of aircraft sales and charter management, discuss the 2023 market and what may lie ahead in 2024. They take a look at data from the latest IADA quarterly survey of brokers and dealers. Hosted by Mol...

Jan 30, 202416 min

What Does Aircraft Decompression Feel Like: A Pilot's Experience

Listen in as pilot and aviation expert Pat Veillette explains to Aviation Week Network's Lee Ann Shay what happens when aircraft decompression occurs—speaking from his own experience of decompression when co-piloting a Hawker. Pat shares his tips for crew in this type of emergency and explains how pilot training compares to real-life decompression.

Jan 12, 202418 min

What Flexjet's Actions In 2023 Mean For 2024

Flexjet made several big moves in 2023, including the purchase of two MROs. Hear how this, along with a new operations center and training initiative with Purdue University, impacts its maintenance and operational performance. Andrew Collins, co-CEO of Flexjet and CEO of Sentient Jet, speaks with Lee Ann Shay.

Dec 12, 202316 min

Flying Classroom, City of Opa-Locka Launch Workforce Development Program

This week, we speak with the Flying Classroom's Barrington Irving and Interim Opa-Locka City Manager Darvin Williams about their recent collaboration to create an aviation workforce development program for the residents of Opa-Locka, Florida. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of business aviation for Aviation Week Network.

Nov 21, 202315 min

Monitoring European Bizav

European national aviation policies differ between countries. Find out what’s impacting business aviation and the outlook for 2024 in this podcast with European Business Aviation Association COO Robert Baltus and Aviation Week executive editor of MRO and business aviation, Lee Ann Shay. This episode was produced by Jeremy Kariuki and Andrea Copley-Smith.

Nov 14, 20236 min

Textron eAviation’s President & CEO Kriya Shortt

Kriya Shortt joined Textron eAviation in August as its new president and CEO, after a 27-year career at Textron Aviation. She talks about her new role, the company’s goals and challenges and provides an update on Pipistrel’s Velis electric aircraft. Hosted by Molly McMillin, editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network.

Nov 07, 20238 min

Highlights From NBAA-BACE 2023

Recorded live from NBAA-BACE 2023 in Las Vegas, Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay and Bill Carey share their favorite moments from the show. This episode was produced by Guy Ferneyhough and engineered by Jeremy Kariuki.

Oct 20, 202312 min

Breaking Down NetJets' Record 15-Year Deal For Up To 1,500 Citation Jets

NetJets signed a record agreement with Textron Aviation for purchase options of up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years. NetJets will also serve as Textron's launch customer for the new Cessna Citation Ascend, with deliveries to begin in 2025. Jeremy Kariuki, Aviation Week associate editor for business aviation, and Molly McMillin, managing editor for business aviation, discuss the agreement.

Oct 03, 20237 min

Maui Fires And Beyond: Business Aviation's Role In Humanitarian Efforts

Following the tragic wildfires in Maui, various business aviation companies sprang into action to help—notably, Black Widow Helicopters. Renne Simoes, who serves as its director of brand development, joins this week's episode to detail how his team is assisting rebuilding efforts in the region. Later on, we speak with Mark Pestal, founder of AeroAngel—a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-saving flights to young patients in need. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of busin...

Sep 19, 202316 min

Legacy Flight Academy Engages Youth Through Opportunity And Mentorship

Legacy Flight Academy (LFA), a nonprofit organization, strives to inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in aviation and STEM. Kenny Thomas, co-founder of LFA, joins this week’s episode to share his journey and details how his organization is tackling an ongoing labor shortage across the industry. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of business aviation for Aviation Week Network.

Sep 06, 202314 min

What It Takes To Fly Presidential Candidates

Advanced Aviation Team CEO Gregg Brunson-Pitts discusses what is involved in chartering aircraft for presidential candidates—from logistics to working with the Secret Service—and upsizing aircraft as the campaign evolves. Hosted by Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week's executive editor for business aviation and MRO.

Aug 29, 202311 min

Will The Business Aviation Industry Meet Its Sustainability Goals?

The need for a public discussion of business aviation’s sustainability efforts has never been higher as protesters become more active in their dissent. Elise Fox, senior manager of sustainability solutions for World Fuel Services, shares insights on sustainable aviation fuel and other efforts the industry is taking to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Hosted by Molly McMillin, managing editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network.

Aug 08, 202321 min

What's New This Year At Oshkosh

Aviation Week's Jeremy Kariuki, Bill Carey, Molly McMillin and Mike Lavitt discuss highlights from the 2023 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See full coverage from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Jul 26, 202313 min

An Update On The EAGLE Initiative

National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Curt Castagna and NATA Managing Director of Safety and Training Steve Berry discuss the progress of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions Initiative with BCA Senior Editor Bill Carey.

Jun 20, 202321 min

Disruption At EBACE

The 2023 edition of EBACE will be remembered for the climate activists who broke into the static display, but inside the hall disruption of a different kind was on show that will shape business aviation in the years to come. Aviation Week Network editors gather to share their takeaways from the show so far.

May 24, 202316 min

Bombardier Doubles Down On Wichita Site

It's been a year since Bombardier appointed Wichita as its U.S. headquarters. Tonya Sudduth, Bombardier head of U.S. strategy, talks about what that has meant for the site and how it fits with Bombardier's larger business plan.

May 15, 202310 min

Business Aircraft Values In A Changing World

Listen as Chris Reynolds, valuations manager and chief aircraft appraiser for Aircraft Bluebook , joins host Molly McMillin on the BCA Podcast to explain how the pre-owned market is changing.

May 01, 202320 min

Flying Airliners, Business Jets And Vintage Aircraft In Antarctica

Any operation involving an aircraft is no easy feat, but flying at the bottom of the world brings its own set of unique challenges and triumphs, as our guest can attest to. Listen in to hear from Patrick Woodhead, a pilot and the CEO and founder of White Desert, a tourism company that charters multiple aircraft types between Cape Town, South Africa, and Antarctica, to discuss the unique operation of flying in what may be most hostile environment on Earth. From flying Airbus and Gulfstream aircra...

Apr 17, 202322 min

Insights From Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo

Aviation Week Network editors Molly McMillin and Mike Lavitt provide the latest news and insight from the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.

Apr 03, 202316 min

AIR CEO Rani Plaut Discusses Personal-Use eVTOLs

AIR is an Israeli startup seeking to develop and certify a two-seater personal-use electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle called the AIR ONE. With a range of 100 mi. and top speed of 155 mph, the AIR One is being marketed as a personal daily commuter vehicle for those with a pilot’s license. In this episode, AIR CEO Rani Plaut joins the BCA podcast to discuss the ONE and share his views on the personal-use eVTOL market.

Mar 20, 202314 min
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