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The JumpSeat podcast

FLYHT’s JumpSeat is a podcast created with the vision of sharing the most recent and impactful topics in the aviation industry by talking to aviation leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
May 5, 2025

#23 The Connected Skies: 5G, Predictive Maintenance, and the Future of Aviation

About This Episode In this cutting-edge episode of The JumpSeat, Chris Glass is joined by William Cecil from FLYHT Aerospace and Max Le Leannec from ...

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Jan 6, 2025

#22 UK Met and the Art of the Possible: Innovations in Weather Data Collection

About This Episode In this episode of The Jump Seat, host Chris Glass sits down with Lisa Marvin, a commercial manager at the UK Met ...

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Nov 26, 2024

#21 The Future of Airports: WestJet and Embross on the Rise of Self-Service

About This Episode In this insightful episode of the JumpSeat Podcast, host Chris Glass is joined by Liz Baring from Embross and Ryan Potter from ...

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Oct 22, 2024

#20 Ultra Low-Cost Airports: The Abbotsford Model with Parm Sidhu

About This Episode In this episode of “The Jump Seat,” host Chris Glass takes listeners on location to the Abbotsford Airport, where he sits down ...

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Oct 7, 2024

#19 Transforming the Aviation Industry: James Wong on Big Data, Cargo Growth, and Global Markets

About This Episode In this episode of the Jump Seat, host Chris Glass sits down with James Wong, Senior Vice President at Menzies, to discuss ...

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Aug 8, 2024

#18 The Challenges and Triumphs of Building an Airline with Jim Sullivan

About This Episode In this episode of the Jump Seat, host Chris Glass sits down with Jim Sullivan, a veteran in the aviation industry with ...

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Aug 2, 2024

#17 Revolutionizing In-Flight Experience: A Chat with Satcom Guru Peter Lemme

  About This Episode In this special episode of “The Jump Seat,” host Chris Glass sits down with Peter Lemme, a veteran in the field ...

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Jul 17, 2024

#16 From Fighter Jets to Cargo Flights: Ted McFann’s Story

About This Episode In this episode of “The Jump Seat,” host Chris Glass sits down with Ted McFann, an aviation veteran with a diverse and ...

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Jun 4, 2024

#15 From Flight Ops to EFBs: Brian Gleason’s Aviation Journey

About This Episode In this episode of The Jump Seat, Chris Glass sits down with Brian Gleason, an aviation industry veteran with a rich background ...

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May 21, 2024

#14 Affordability and the Future of Ultra Low-Cost Carriers in Canada

About This Episode Join Chris Glass from Flight Aerospace in this special edition of “The Jump Seat,” recorded at Abbotsford Airport, as he explores the ...

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May 13, 2024

#13 Dive Into Blockchain and AI’s Impact on Industries with Lorne Sugarman on The Jump Seat!

About This Episode In this captivating episode of “The Jump Seat,” Chris Glass interviews technology innovator Lorne Sugarman, who delves into his extensive career, spanning ...

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Apr 26, 2024

#12 Aviation Evolution: A Flight Through History and Accessibility with Lorne Mackenzie

Welcome to ‘The Jump Seat,’ the go-to podcast for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. In today’s flight, we’re cruising through the clouds with Lorne McKenzie, ...

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Mar 19, 2024

#11 Captain Mary McMillan: From Ranches to Runways – Innovating for a Sustainable Flight Future

About This Episode From the rugged terrains of ranch life to the vast expanse of the aerial highways, Captain Mary McMillan’s journey is anything but ...

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Mar 2, 2024

#10 The Changing Skies of Aviation: Chris discusses the intersection of aviation and environmental sustainability with Nancy Young

About This Episode Embark on a transformative exploration with Nancy Young, a vanguard in the sphere of environmental law and sustainability, as she unfolds her ...

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Oct 5, 2023

#9: Chris sits down with Dan Geier to discus digitalization, automation, emerging technologies, and their impact on operations, safety, and customer experience.

  About This Episode   Are you looking to gain valuable insights into the dynamic shifts in the aviation industry? Look no further! Tune in ...

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Dec 6, 2022

#8: Navigate the Future with Actionable Intelligence — Air Traffic Control and Sustainability with Captain Mary McMillan

New technology is coming into the aviation space and making sure we have the right information to make the right decisions is even more critical than before. In this episode, Mary shares her background and insights on the industry as a engineer, a commercial pilot of over 35 years, and an Independent Safety Advisor. Mary shares her involvement with the industry's transition into RNAV, as well as giving our listeners her insight on the importance for the industry as a whole to have a way of collecting the right information that can be actionable.

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Oct 11, 2022

#7: Cyber Resiliency — Preparing for the New Frontier with IATA’s Matthew Vaughan

You can't expect to be lucky every time, understanding what the next phase looks like and being preventive is key for security, compliance, and risk management. New episode of the JumpSeat with Matthew Vaughan, Director of Aviation Security & Cyber for IATA.

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Jul 27, 2022

#6: Don’t Be Paralyzed By Too Much Data — Industry Veteran Don Wilson On Just-In-Time Aircraft Parts and Operations

Listen to industry veteran Don Wilson's story and extensive experience with ILS and the aircraft parts market, as well as his insights on the industry. Having the capabilities to extract actionable intelligence from data key for efficient MRO and operations.

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Jul 12, 2022

#5: Get In and Get Out & Project Zero — Strategic Operations With Waltzing Matilda Aviation’s Smart New Airline

As travel opens up with pent up travel demand, Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) navigates the post-pandemic landscape for a unique opportunity. With the industry moving towards carbon neutrality, WMA is also taking initiative to be at the forefront of this change by adopting new technical solutions. Data solutions are also a simple and easy to implement tool to enable fuel initiatives by leveraging technology and automation for decision making awareness.

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Jun 7, 2022

#4: WestJet’s Charles Duncan, EVP and Former President of Swoop, On Pandemic Recovery In The Face Of Rising Fuel Prices

❗This episode contains valuable content you don't want to miss if you're operating a low-cost carrier. With soaring fuel prices, APU reduction is low-hanging fruit to save on fuel costs and improve profitability. Save more than $150/hr by helping your team become more aware of APU usage. Listen to how the WestJet Group leverages technology and automation to improve decision making awareness across all teams.

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Apr 19, 2022

#3: Save Your Bottom Line, How A Ready-to-Use Software Can Help Save Millions of Dollars And Lower Emissions

Profit margins are tight and will continue to tighten with increasing fuel prices and the inevitable carbon pricing in North America. Learn about the challenges that hinder airlines from fully realizing their fuel savings potential, and how timely data retrieval help airlines improve operations and save costs.

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Mar 22, 2022

#2: Starting a brand new airline in Bermuda. A conversation with serial entrepreneur — Coral Jet’s Wes Gardner

Establishing a habit is easy, keeping up a good habit can be difficult. Welcome to the second episode of FLYHT's JumpSeat podcast with our host Chris Glass and Coral Jet's Wes Gardner where they talk about the works of a startup airline in Bermuda.

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Mar 16, 2022

#1: 5G in Aviation, Friend or Foe? See the Bigger Picture with Peter Rysavy

Even though it is human nature to resist what is unknown, we never stop seeking for the next big thing. What does 5G mean for aviation and will it play a big part in aviation tomorrow?

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