Aviation Week's BCA Podcast

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Aviation Week's BCA Podcast explores trends and key developments in business aviation that affect aircraft fleet owners, fractional operators, customers, FBOs and others.

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Updated Dec 2, 2025

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Apr 11, 2024 · 15 min
Behind The Scenes At Sun 'n Fun 2024
Aviation Week's Mike Lavitt, director of editorial content production, and Molly McMillin, editor of business aviation, discuss news from this year's Sun 'n Fun event at Lakeland, Florida. Special guest Jose Ramos gives some tips for air-to-air photography.
Apr 9, 2024 · 11 min
Why Is JSX Purchasing Hundreds Of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft?
Listen in as Aviation Week's Jeremy Kariuki speaks with JSX CEO Alex Wilcox, whose company recently announced its plans to purchase more than 300 hybrid-electric aircraft to bolster its fleet with sustainable options and bring down prices for its customers.
Apr 5, 2024 · 15 min
What's On At Sun n' Fun Aerospace Expo This Year?
Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Molly McMillin speaks with Gene Conrad, president and CEO of Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo, as he provides a glimpse into the 2024 show. Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo will celebrate its 50th anniversary April 9-14 at the annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In at the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. The fly-in has grown from a small event for sport aviation enthusiasts in 1974 to Florida's largest annual convention.
Mar 28, 2024 · 12 min
Challenging Punitive Audits, Taxes For Private Aviation
Based on U.S. government proposals this past month, business aviation now faces a five-fold fuel tax increase, new IRS audits and a longer aircraft depreciation schedule. Ed Bolen, NBAA's president and CEO, speaks with Lee Ann Shay about industry advocacy underway in response and the outlook.
Mar 18, 2024 · 11 min
Market Outlook In Europe With AXIS Aviation
Associate Editor Jeremy Kariuki speaks with AXIS Aviation CEO Niall Olver and Accountable Manager Kerstin Mumenthaler about how the Swiss-based company is making an impact in the European market and how it plans to advance through 2024.
Mar 4, 2024 · 16 min
Combining Efforts To Bolster Aviation Workforce
Aviation Week's Jeremy Kariuki speaks with Ralph Coppola, president and CEO of the Aerospace Education Program Alliance, about his efforts to bring together industry, education and government in the group's mission to maintain and grow an in-demand aviation workforce.
Feb 19, 2024 · 10 min
Flying For CAN With Keith Northcutt
This week, Associate Editor Jeremy Kariuki speaks with Hertz Senior Director of Aviation and former U.S. Army Pilot Keith Northcutt about flying with the Corporate Angel Network (CAN), an organization dedicated to providing cancer patients with air transportation to treatment facilities around the country. This episode was edited and produced by Jeremy Kariuki and Andrea Copley-Smith. Remember to like, follow, rate or subscribe to the BCA Podcast on your app of choice.
Jan 30, 2024 · 15 min
What's In Store For The Preowned BizAv Market In 2024?
The sale of preowned business aircraft continued to stabilize in 2023. At the same time there was a subtle shift toward a move to a buyer's market. Wayne Starling, executive director of the International Aircraft Dealers Association, and Phil Winters, IADA chairman and Western Aircraft vice president of aircraft sales and charter management, discuss the 2023 market and what may lie ahead in 2024. They take a look at data from the latest IADA quarterly survey of brokers and dealers. Hosted by Molly McMillin, editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network.
Jan 12, 2024 · 17 min
What Does Aircraft Decompression Feel Like: A Pilot's Experience
Listen in as pilot and aviation expert Pat Veillette explains to Aviation Week Network's Lee Ann Shay what happens when aircraft decompression occurs—speaking from his own experience of decompression when co-piloting a Hawker. Pat shares his tips for crew in this type of emergency and explains how pilot training compares to real-life decompression.
Jan 8, 2024 · 12 min
What's On The Horizon For Business Aviation In 2024?
With the start of the new year, Aviation Week's Bill Carey, Molly McMillian, Lee Ann Shay and Jeremy Kariuki discuss their predictions for business aviation in 2024.
Dec 12, 2023 · 16 min
What Flexjet's Actions In 2023 Mean For 2024
Flexjet made several big moves in 2023, including the purchase of two MROs. Hear how this, along with a new operations center and training initiative with Purdue University, impacts its maintenance and operational performance. Andrew Collins, co-CEO of Flexjet and CEO of Sentient Jet, speaks with Lee Ann Shay.
Dec 5, 2023 · 10 min
Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022: Pre-Owned Aircraft Closings And Pre-Buy Inspections
This week, listen in as Aviation Week Network's Jeremy Kariuki speaks with Jetlaw Founder and Managing Partner Kent Jackson about the state of fourth-quarter (Q4) aircraft closings and how the market compares to Q4 2022.
Nov 21, 2023 · 15 min
Flying Classroom, City of Opa-Locka Launch Workforce Development Program
This week, we speak with the Flying Classroom's Barrington Irving and Interim Opa-Locka City Manager Darvin Williams about their recent collaboration to create an aviation workforce development program for the residents of Opa-Locka, Florida. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of business aviation for Aviation Week Network.
Nov 14, 2023 · 6 min
Monitoring European Bizav
European national aviation policies differ between countries. Find out what's impacting business aviation and the outlook for 2024 in this podcast with European Business Aviation Association COO Robert Baltus and Aviation Week executive editor of MRO and business aviation, Lee Ann Shay. This episode was produced by Jeremy Kariuki and Andrea Copley-Smith.
Nov 7, 2023 · 8 min
Textron eAviation's President & CEO Kriya Shortt
Kriya Shortt joined Textron eAviation in August as its new president and CEO, after a 27-year career at Textron Aviation. She talks about her new role, the company's goals and challenges and provides an update on Pipistrel's Velis electric aircraft. Hosted by Molly McMillin, editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network.
Oct 20, 2023 · 11 min
Highlights From NBAA-BACE 2023
Recorded live from NBAA-BACE 2023 in Las Vegas, Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay and Bill Carey share their favorite moments from the show. This episode was produced by Guy Ferneyhough and engineered by Jeremy Kariuki.
Oct 3, 2023 · 7 min
Breaking Down NetJets' Record 15-Year Deal For Up To 1,500 Citation Jets
NetJets signed a record agreement with Textron Aviation for purchase options of up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years. NetJets will also serve as Textron's launch customer for the new Cessna Citation Ascend, with deliveries to begin in 2025. Jeremy Kariuki, Aviation Week associate editor for business aviation, and Molly McMillin, managing editor for business aviation, discuss the agreement.
Sep 19, 2023 · 16 min
Maui Fires And Beyond: Business Aviation's Role In Humanitarian Efforts
Following the tragic wildfires in Maui, various business aviation companies sprang into action to help—notably, Black Widow Helicopters. Renne Simoes, who serves as its director of brand development, joins this week's episode to detail how his team is assisting rebuilding efforts in the region. Later on, we speak with Mark Pestal, founder of AeroAngel—a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-saving flights to young patients in need. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of business aviation for Aviation Week Network. Produced by Andrea Copley-Smith.
Sep 6, 2023 · 13 min
Legacy Flight Academy Engages Youth Through Opportunity And Mentorship
Legacy Flight Academy (LFA), a nonprofit organization, strives to inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in aviation and STEM. Kenny Thomas, co-founder of LFA, joins this week's episode to share his journey and details how his organization is tackling an ongoing labor shortage across the industry. Hosted by Jeremy Kariuki, associate editor of business aviation for Aviation Week Network.
Aug 29, 2023 · 11 min
What It Takes To Fly Presidential Candidates
Advanced Aviation Team CEO Gregg Brunson-Pitts discusses what is involved in chartering aircraft for presidential candidates—from logistics to working with the Secret Service—and upsizing aircraft as the campaign evolves. Hosted by Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week's executive editor for business aviation and MRO.

Aviation Week's BCA Podcast

Behind The Scenes At Sun 'n Fun 2024

Why Is JSX Purchasing Hundreds Of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft?

What's On At Sun n' Fun Aerospace Expo This Year?

Challenging Punitive Audits, Taxes For Private Aviation

Market Outlook In Europe With AXIS Aviation

Combining Efforts To Bolster Aviation Workforce

Flying For CAN With Keith Northcutt

What's In Store For The Preowned BizAv Market In 2024?

What Does Aircraft Decompression Feel Like: A Pilot's Experience

What's On The Horizon For Business Aviation In 2024?

What Flexjet's Actions In 2023 Mean For 2024

Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022: Pre-Owned Aircraft Closings And Pre-Buy Inspections

Flying Classroom, City of Opa-Locka Launch Workforce Development Program

Monitoring European Bizav

Textron eAviation's President & CEO Kriya Shortt

Highlights From NBAA-BACE 2023

Breaking Down NetJets' Record 15-Year Deal For Up To 1,500 Citation Jets

Maui Fires And Beyond: Business Aviation's Role In Humanitarian Efforts

Legacy Flight Academy Engages Youth Through Opportunity And Mentorship

What It Takes To Fly Presidential Candidates