#88 Captain Lee Moak: The time for change is now
In this episode, we sit down with Captain Donald Lee Moak, a distinguished aviation leader.
#87 Arnaud Thiercelin, Orqa: Cutting through the gimmicks and winning the drone marathon
We sit down with Arnaud Thiercelin, Chief Product Officer at Orqa, for a bold and eye-opening conversation about the present and future of drones and mobile robotics.
#85 Sean Donohue, DFW Airport: A CEO's perspective on running a global airport
In this episode we dive into an engaging conversation with Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
#80 Joerg Dittrich, JARUS & DLR: Drones, risk, and SORA 3.0
In this episode, we sit down with Joerg Dittrich, a leading expert in drone regulations and one of the minds behind the SORA framework.
#79 Bob Poole, Reason Foundation: The pros and cons of privatizing airports
In this episode we welcome Bob Poole, Director of Transportation Policy and the Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at the Reason Foundation
#78 Montie Brewer: Interview with former Air Canada CEO
In this episode we’re joined by Montie Brewer, former President and CEO of Air Canada, who provides a glimpse into the airline industry from the vantage point of a major airline leader.
#77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions
In this episode, we dive into the FAA's evolving approach to approving waivers and exemptions for complex drone operations, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
#76 General James Poss: Affordable Mass and Counter-UAS
We invited Gen. Poss back to focus on counter-UAS strategies and the concept of attritable mass, including the USAF's major program, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft
#75 Kevin Noertker, Ampaire: Scaling electric aviation with hybrid-electric flight
In this episode of The Vertical Space, we sit down with Kevin Noertker, Co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, to explore the evolving landscape of electric aviation.
#74 Rob Britton: "Commercial Aviation and AAM: Prudent Optimism"
We sit down with Dr. Rob Britton, Principal of AirLearn, who brings five decades of experience in commercial aviation
#73 Jeff Luckett, UPS Flight Forward: An inside perspective on early adoption of UAS and AAM in cargo
We’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Jeff Luckett, President and founding member of UPS Flight Forward
#72 Srdjan Kovacevic, Orqa: The evolution of drones, vertical integration, and competing with DJI
Welcome to our conversation with Srdjan Kovacevic, Orqa. He discusses the evolution of drones, vertical integration, and competing with DJI.
#71 Libby Bahat, Israeli Civil Aviation Authority: Lessons learned from the Israeli National Drone Initiative
In this episode, we sit down with Libby Bahat, Head of the Aerial Infrastructure Department of the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority.
#70 Bobby Healy, Manna: Unveiling the unit economics behind profitable drone delivery
In this episode, we reconnect with Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Bobby returns to discuss how Manna has not only met but exceeded initial expectations over the past two years. He dives deep into the details of Manna's unit economics, revealing how they achieve profitability with every flight, even when delivering a single cup of coffee.
#69 David Stepanek, Bristow: A philosophical guide for early AAM operations
David and his team have authored "A Philosophical Guide For Early Operations," offering a thoughtful roadmap for deploying advanced air mobility.