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!

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?

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.

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?

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

In this second episode, we continue our initial climb and introduce you to co-host Ashwin. From his earliest aviation memory, to the least understood aspects of aviation, come learn more from Ashwin. Also, find out which Aeropedia Trivia Challenge questions stumped Ashwin!  Would they stump you too?

Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Aeropedia Podcast! Join Ashwin and Peeter as they introduce the podcast and intended journey with you our guests. In this episode, learn a bit more about co-host Peeter, and see how he did in our first Aeropedia Trivia Challenge!