No U-Turn

Mandy Nelson, Director of Business Development at The Bristow Group, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes:

• Catch-up and early Beginnings for Mandy.
• The transition to electric and hybrid aircraft & Bristow Group's plans .
• Aviation safety, innovation, and regulation.
• Diversity and inclusion in aviation industry.
• The slow progress of urban air mobility, global expansion, and Utah's ...

Katherine Ayre, CEO at Cayres, joins us to share her story and journey. Our discussion includes:

• Advanced air mobility and aviation law.
• Municipal aviation law and its focus on community aviation.
• Law school, aviation, and human rights.
• Incorporating advanced air mobility into urban planning, with a focus on Canada.
• Air mobility, starting with vulnerable communities.
• Using drones to deliver goods to remote communities, with a focus o...

It's just the three of us, and we get into some heavy stuff:

• Mental health awareness, our cultures and struggles 
•  Parenting, stress release, and cultural dynamics.
•  Mental health struggles and experiences with therapy
•  Trauma, and healing.
• Seeking help in the workplace.
•  The importance of being genuine and kind in professional settings.
•  Addiction, Suicide, and support systems.
•  Health and wellness in the workplace, and demonstra...

Patti Harburg-Petrich, Vice President at Mott McDonald, joins us to share her story and journey:

• Start with a few sports updates, industry happenings, and welcome our guest, Patti.
• Patti shares her story and career in aviation, and discusses her experiences in engineering and airport design.
• Growth as a leader, leadership styles, and helping others.
• The importance of communication, and teamwork in the workplace.
• Mentors, ACE academy...

Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport , joins us this week to chat about her journey in aviation.

• Episode 50! A milestone for the No U-Turn Crew! 
• How Cynthia got started and her story
• Engineering, aviation, and airports 
• Long Beach, LAX, and the importance of learning from mentors
• The importance of speaking up about diversity
• How do you balance stress and stressors? 
• The importance of connecting with the youth
• Leadership is a...

Leah Whitfield, President of the Aviation Planning Group, joins us this week to share her story.

• Leah shares her journey from a farm in Kentucky to becoming a meteorologist and air traffic controller, with education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an internship in weather forecasting for shuttle launches.
• The transition to air traffic control was driven by Leah's interest in aviation, math, and problem-solving, w...

We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:

• The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency response use cases.
• Infrastructure delays in LA are discussed, with concerns about their impact on electric vehicle adoption and the need for coordination with local grid infrastructure.
• The federal re...

In our first chat of the new year, we discuss:

• A little news and updates from us 
• Airline safety, evacuation procedures, and Boeing's recent issues.
• Aviation safety and supply chain issues.
• Prioritizing profit over safety and quality in various industries.
• Balancing profitability and sustainability in the aviation industry.
• Gen Z's work ethic and attention to detail.
• Balancing remote work and in-person interactions for effec...

Our last chat for 2023! In this epsiode, we discuss:

• The crew reflects on the past year 
• Holiday movies and AAM progress and milestones in 2023. 
• Electric aircraft development win by Joby, Beta and others…
• Electric and hybrid aircraft developments
• FAA progress in regulating drone technology
• Autonomous aviation, public perception and acceptance, RAM vs UAM
• Pilot training requirements for air taxis
• Exciting career paths in aviation and A...

Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! 

We cover:

• The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the Swifties
• Rugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sports
• Clint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growth
• His military service in the USAF, being a firefighter, aircraft maintenance, and working on the C130-H  
• How his service helped develop leadersh...

Join us this week for a chat with Jeremy "Jam" Hartley from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 

• Jam making!
• Career in Aviation and a Move to the UK
• Healthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career Pivot
• The challenges of pursuing higher education as an adult with family responsibilities
• Aviation policy development and making history for Vertiports
• Leading countries in advanced air mobility technology developm...

Join us this week for our chat with Thariq Kara, CEO of Nuborders and Co-founder of Athstat. In this episode, we discuss: 

• Quick hits on FAA reauthorization and AAM News 
• Getting to know TK  
• Growing up in Zimbabwe, moving to the US, and overcoming challenges.  
• University experience and career path.  
• Career journey and the Florida Tech Connections
• Career transition from government to private sector, with insights on entrepreneurshi...

Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this summer with Dan Sloat, CEO of Volatus Infrastructure and President and Founder of AAM Institute. In this episode, we discuss:

• Quick updates on the AAM industry and an initial study on security considerations of UAM operations
• An aviation STEM event with 10 middle school kids.
• Weather workshop that will discuss types of weather sensors & products needed for AAM
• Launch of the...

Join us this week for an episode recorded last month with Laura Chace, President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Ravi's lack of seasonal awareness
• Amazing women and leaders in the industry
• Who is Laura Chace?
• Early days in the DC political world and U.S. telecom
• Why Laura joined ITS America in 2015
• Deciding to return to the workforce and the difference between...

Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this spring during Women’s International History Month with Tina Millan, Aviation Market Director for TRC Companies. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Tina’s unique path to aviation
• International airport experience
• A unique experience across the industry 
• Tina’s Cuban heritage and what it means to her
• Growing up in Miami as a Cuban
• Her initial education plans
• Her shift in careers ...

Join us this week with a special guest from beautiful San Diego, Kate McCauely!
We discuss:

- Chris ranting about banking,

- Kate's story and background,

- Growing up in Philly,

- Investing in Community,

- Rowing D1 in Knoxville TN,

- Working in Baltimore,

- Moving to the West Coast,

- UAS Integration Pilot Program,

- DEI in Aviation,

Join us this week for an episode of updates! This week the three of us discuss:

-The infamous balloon recently shot down (and some other balloons),
-Events and panels we have been and will be involved in,
-AeroX, a nonprofit dedicated to furthering the AAM industry,
-Organizations that are making important strides in improving minority inclusivity in aviation,
-The eVTOL and AAM current market,
-future ...

This week Ravi and Chris are dropping into your feed with a short episode to check in and bring you some updates! They discuss:

-Chris’ recent trip to Hawaii and the aviation issues conference he attended while there,
-The Southwest Airlines fiasco,
-The recent nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA,
-The advancement, or lack there of, in the AAM industry,
-The challenges of building Vertiports,
-Coll...

This week we are joined by Matthew Land, Public Policy & Government Relations at Eve Air Mobility.  We discuss:

-The World Cup,
-Matthew’s story and background,
-How he practically became a lobbyist overnight,
-What he does as a lobbyist for Advanced Air Mobility,
-How his real estate background has helped him as a lobbyist,
-How he collaborates with others to advance policy for AAM,
-Some things that he ...