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    The AviationPros Podcast features the leading minds across the aviation industry discussing the most pressing issues facing all facet of air travel. Each episode highlights best practices and innovation ranging from airport operations, ground support processes, business and general aviation trends, and MRO/maintenance facility optimization. The podcast series is produced jointly by Airport Business, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Ground Support Worldwide, which are all members of Endeavor Business Media’s Aviation Group.

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    Sacramento County Department of Airports
    Cindy Nichol, Director, Sacramento County Department of Airports
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    Adam Schipper, Global Vertical Lead-Aviation, Ericsson
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    Kevin Burke, President and CEO, Airports Council International-North America
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    Amy Carico, director of fuel services and technical standards at Airlines for America (A4A), delivered her presentation, 'SAF 101 - Introduction to Alternative Jet Fuels and Their Handling,' at the Aviation Fuel Handling Training Symposium in Irving, TX, Feb. 18-20, 2025.
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    Some airlines have adopted AI-driven predictive analytics to identify skill gaps and tailor training programs, resulting in improvements to operational efficiency.
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    David Clark, Director of Public Works, Fulton County, Georgia
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    Robert Thormeier, COO of Delaware North Travel
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    Identity verification at every touchpoint of the travel journey ensures a secure, seamless passenger experience. It is also extending the adoption of facial recognition technology throughout the airport to shops, lounge access and more. While the advantages of swift, accurate passenger verification are clear, not all solutions are created equal. Aviation stakeholders need to assess the potential challenges that identity verification technologies must overcome in airport settings. There are a variety of key best practices to consider for the selection and deployment of the facial recognition technology.
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    With the integration of smart charging platforms, charges can be capped based on time or charge limit, and the system allows for streamlined monitoring and remote troubleshooting.
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    Kaye Gitibin, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Rentals
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    Standardization for both ISAGO and IGOM has led to less variation in how aircraft are handled.
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    WingGuard
    The WingGuard system provides increased visibility for tug drivers and wing-walkers, reducing the likelihood of ground damage.
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    Springfield-Branson National Airport
    SGF needed to update its general aviation terminal to address increased general aviation traffic at the airport.
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    Matthias Moulinier, Adveez
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    Transitioning to electric GSE provides an opportunity to boost efficiency and sustainability, but it also introduces the challenge of ensuring reliable and timely charging.
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    Scott Cutshall, Clay Lacy’s President of Real Estate and Sustainability
    ACT
    The transition to electric ground support equipment requires robust and intelligent charging infrastructure to ensure the reliability and efficiency of eGSE fleets.
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    Joe Griffith, chief commercial officer, Mallaghan
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    The new Garden City Regional Airport terminal is designed to be more than just a modern facility—it’s a reflection of the region’s values, a hub for economic development, and a gateway to the future
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    Energy Storage Systems primarily convert energy to DC for storage, before reconverting it to AC to send it back through the grid for usage at a later time.
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    Transitioning to eGSE is a pillar of sustainability in Central and South America, and, despite infrastructure challenges, recent developments show that several countries are making strides.
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    The Electric Hydrant Dispenser utilizes a lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery, which requires 240 volt, 40 amp charging.
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    Hactl's Paul Cheng and Benny Siu (center), receive the Certificate of Recognition under the IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program at the IGHC from IATA's Massimo Cicetti (left) and Monika Mejstrikova (right).
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    The transition to eGSE is a crucial step towards reducing emissions, but it comes with challenges such as the need for efficient and reliable charging infrastructure.
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    Connor Hart is senior director of Unifi Aviation YYC, the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year recipient.
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    Innovative approaches, such as green GSE, increased energy efficiency, advanced waste management solutions, digitalization and automation, SAF adoption, green certifications and research and development, are transforming the landscape of sustainable aircraft ground handling in Central and South America.
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    The global year-on-year cargo volume is growing by around 5 percent in 2024 and the air freight business in the Middle East, through the opening months of 2024, has experienced a 45 percent year-on-year increase in cargo volumes through Dubai.
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    Julie Song, President of Advanced RF Technologies
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    Damien Marc, CEO, JPB Système
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