This week on The EV Musings Podcast we're looking at electric aviation. More and more people are flying. More and more aircraft are being bought, and the aviation industry seems to be stuck in a loop of trying to convince us that it can cut down on emissions whilst actually increasing emissions every year. So where does electric aviation come into this? I have a fascinating chat with Guy Haydon from Aerovolt about the work that he and his company are doing in attempting to decarbonise a huge swathe of flights - those in the general aviation space. Links to the episode are in the comments. Ben Dan Ashley Sara Liz Anne Alec

At this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Bose Aviation’s Chris Wuerfl and Jessica Stark joined the PlaneTalk podcast to discuss the innovation, testing and pilot stories behind Bose aviation headsets. Listen to the full episode to learn… 🎧 Why TSO certification matters for safety and durability 🎧 How clear communication directly supports aviation safety 🎧 What makes Bose headsets a long-term investment for pilots at every level Episode here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmvkRFSE

The commercial airliners that fly people around the world every day can cost anything from $50 - 150M depending on the model, and are kept running for decades by a set of highly skilled engineers who work around the clock to ensure flights leave on time and arrive at their destinations safely. With individual aircraft components worth multiple 7- and 6-figures, an engineer having a 'bad day at the office' could end up extremely costly - so how do the companies that maintain aircraft (MROs) handle mistakes? Tomáš Zeman, B1.1 Engineer at Austrian Airlines, explained to our CTO, Peter Smith, that most MROs implement a no-blame policy, and that while there are a range of processes and strategies in place to reduce the risk of errors, if an engineer makes a mistake they won't be punished. You can hear more of Tomáš insider perspective on the fascinating world of aviation MRO on the most recent episode of our podcast, available on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eK-BCf4J

Our latest podcast episode is live! This week, we were joined by Igor Pasternak, CEO of Aeros, the Los Angeles-based manufacturer behind the world’s first rigid electric variable-buoyancy airship (EVBA). With more than two decades of development and FAA certification experience, Aeros is now pushing toward commercial deployment of a logistics platform that can pick up and deliver cargo anywhere, without the need for roads, ports, runways, or other fixed infrastructure. Igor shares the origins of Aeros’ mission to “save the world” by reimagining global logistics and explains how the company’s patented buoyancy-control system solves the century-old problem that prevented airships from becoming practical cargo solutions. He walks listeners through the engineering breakthroughs behind variable buoyancy, hybrid-electric propulsion, and the lightweight pressure-vessel structures that make the airships commercially viable. https://ow.ly/MLzH50XnEgR #evtolinsights #podcast #newepisode #listen #aeros #cargodelivery #airship #logistics

Our latest podcast episode is live! And this time, it is the inaugural episode of eVTOL Insights’ Women in AAM series, which is led by Chairperson Marilyn Pearson. In this episode, she speaks with Stella Filippatos, M.A.Sc., MBA, Program Management, Electrical Aircraft, CAE, about the company’s journey toward electrifying pilot training aircraft and the broader implications for sustainable aviation. Stella recounts her path from electrical engineering into aerospace, with experience at Bombardier and CAE, where she now leads CAE’s electric aircraft conversion program. The initiative, announced in 2022, focuses on converting Piper Archer trainers to electric propulsion—an effort driven by CAE’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral, achieved in 2020 through offsets. https://ow.ly/SQWf50XgSAk #evtolinsights #womeninaam #podcast #episode #listen #advancedairmobility #cae #electricaviation #interview #evtol #training #aviation #aerospace

"Aviation doesn't have to choose between flying and the future." ✈️ In our latest episode of Altitude, Roni Friel, Head of Network Operations Service Delivery for NATS shared his insights into how cutting aviation’s carbon footprint is possible when the challenge itself is fully understood. Catch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4oFumGK

Why there are no new widebody jets on the horizon – and why that’s a sustainability problem Twenty years ago, widebodies were the stars of Paris: A380, 787, A350. Today, the landscape looks very different: 🔹 Mid-size twins killed the giants. The A350 and 787 are so efficient that they effectively made very large widebodies (A380, 747) obsolete. Airlines learned they can get low unit costs without taking the risk of filling 500+ seats. 🔹 No real demand for “bigger.” Outside Emirates, there’s little appetite for an all‑new very large aircraft. Even derivatives like an A350neo or 787 re‑engine are stalled by a cautious engine industry: Rolls-Royce is capital‑constrained, Pratt is focused on single-aisles, and GE has little incentive to disrupt itself. 🔹 China might be next – but mostly for China. The C929 could be the next new widebody we see, yet sanctions, engine choices (Russian PD‑35 or a nascent CJ‑2000), and certification hurdles likely confine it largely to Chinese carriers. 🔹 Boeing’s 777X is oddly well‑placed. Despite delays, a 500+ backlog and structural demand for larger twins suggest the 777X will hit a “sweet spot” as aging 777‑300ERs and A330s need replacement. A stretched 777‑10 remains a longer‑term possibility. ✈️ The quiet crisis: sustainability. Long‑haul flying generates the bulk of aviation’s emissions. Airlines assume ~20% of decarbonisation must come from new technology – not just #SAF and incremental tweaks. Yet all the real R&D focus is on the next single‑aisle, while no new clean‑sheet widebody is even under serious study in the West. We’re heading toward a paradox: 🔹 A global long‑haul fleet that keeps flying 2010‑era designs well into the 2040s 🔹 While aviation’s net‑zero targets assume breakthroughs in exactly that segment. 🔹 If aviation is serious about climate goals, the industry can’t postpone the next‑generation widebody conversation forever. #Aviation #Boeing #COMAC #Widebodies

✈️ 🎧 From Hamburg to Buenos Aires – with seven stopovers! That’s what a long-haul Lufthansa flight looked like in the early 1960s. Today, Frankfurt and Munich connect the world seamlessly as global hubs. In this episode of Above and Beyond, host Anja Heyde talks with Martina Pichura, Head of Intercontinental Network Planning, and Magnus-Raul Abstoß, Head of Flight Scheduling at the Frankfurt Hub. Together, they take a fascinating look back at the pioneering days of aviation and reveal how Lufthansa’s route network evolved from a patchwork to a high-tech global system – with insights into data tools, AI-driven planning, and visions for the future. Plus, historian Dr Andreas Greiner offers a glimpse into the airline’s early routes. A journey through 100 years of aviation – and a look ahead to what’s next! Listen now – wherever podcasts are available!

There's another disruption on the horizon. During COVID Aviation was disrupted. It transformed, and that was just the beginning ✈️ According to our guest on this week's episode, @Oscar Roman, if you’re still thinking about “getting back to normal,” you’re already behind. Here’s the hard truth: Every transformation program during the pandemic focused on cost-cutting and restructuring. That kept airlines alive — but it also hollowed out the “software” that holds aviation together: leadership, culture, and people. Oscar Roman, VP Maintenance Ops at Saudia, told us on the latest Death to Downtime Podcast: “All of this is hardware, but we cannot forget about software… leadership, people, culture… is the system that holds all together.” He’s right. We’re now entering what he calls Aviation’s Third Disruption — after low-cost carriers and aircraft leasing. This time, it’s data, digital transformation, and AI reshaping everything from commercial models to Tech Ops strategy. 🚀 3 Lessons From This Episode 1️⃣ Reinvent how you think about customers. It’s not just moving passengers from A → B. It’s about following them across the entire journey. 2️⃣ Treat people and leadership as critical infrastructure. Without the “software,” the hardware fails. 3️⃣ Leverage data + AI to anticipate disruption, not react to it. Airlines that understand signals early will own the next decade. Summary: Aviation’s next revolution won’t happen in hangars — it’ll happen in leadership meetings. Andy Hakes and Oscar Roman show how to prepare your teams for the Third Disruption on this week’s episode of the Death to Downtime Podcast. 🎧 LISTEN, WATCH or READ episode 4 of the Death to Downtime Podcast on your favorite platform! https://lnkd.in/d5s6bZ4b #aviation #techops #airlines #maintenance #MRO #leadership #digitaltransformation #AI #operations #uptime #TechOpsProfessionals

In our newest Q&A recap of The Unmanned Podcast, we explore how Cargill is integrating drone technology into its day-to-day operations — improving safety, efficiency, and data accuracy across large-scale facilities. Hear how this Fortune 500 company is leveraging USI’s training and certifications to elevate workforce readiness and operational excellence. #FlyUSI #TheUnmannedPodcast #DroneOperations #SafetyElevated #WorkforceDevelopment #AviationInnovation