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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Aug 8, 2023 · 20 min
Will The Business Aviation Industry Meet Its Sustainability Goals?
The need for a public discussion of business aviation's sustainability efforts has never been higher as protesters become more active in their dissent. Elise Fox, senior manager of sustainability solutions for World Fuel Services, shares insights on sustainable aviation fuel and other efforts the industry is taking to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Hosted by Molly McMillin, managing editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network.
Jul 26, 2023 · 12 min
What's New This Year At Oshkosh
Aviation Week's Jeremy Kariuki, Bill Carey, Molly McMillin and Mike Lavitt discuss highlights from the 2023 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See full coverage from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Jun 20, 2023 · 20 min
An Update On The EAGLE Initiative
National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Curt Castagna and NATA Managing Director of Safety and Training Steve Berry discuss the progress of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions Initiative with BCA Senior Editor Bill Carey.
May 24, 2023 · 16 min
Disruption At EBACE
The 2023 edition of EBACE will be remembered for the climate activists who broke into the static display, but inside the hall disruption of a different kind was on show that will shape business aviation in the years to come. Aviation Week Network editors gather to share their takeaways from the show so far.
May 15, 2023 · 10 min
Bombardier Doubles Down On Wichita Site
It's been a year since Bombardier appointed Wichita as its U.S. headquarters. Tonya Sudduth, Bombardier head of U.S. strategy, talks about what that has meant for the site and how it fits with Bombardier's larger business plan.
May 1, 2023 · 19 min
Business Aircraft Values In A Changing World
Listen as Chris Reynolds, valuations manager and chief aircraft appraiser for Aircraft Bluebook, joins host Molly McMillin on the BCA Podcast to explain how the pre-owned market is changing.
Apr 17, 2023 · 21 min
Flying Airliners, Business Jets And Vintage Aircraft In Antarctica
Any operation involving an aircraft is no easy feat, but flying at the bottom of the world brings its own set of unique challenges and triumphs, as our guest can attest to. Listen in to hear from Patrick Woodhead, a pilot and the CEO and founder of White Desert, a tourism company that charters multiple aircraft types between Cape Town, South Africa, and Antarctica, to discuss the unique operation of flying in what may be most hostile environment on Earth. From flying Airbus and Gulfstream aircraft to a constantly monitored ice runway, to DC-3s landing at the geographic South Pole, hear about the logistics and planning that go into pulling off this unique flight operation.
Apr 3, 2023 · 15 min
Insights From Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
Aviation Week Network editors Molly McMillin and Mike Lavitt provide the latest news and insight from the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
Mar 20, 2023 · 13 min
AIR CEO Rani Plaut Discusses Personal-Use eVTOLs
AIR is an Israeli startup seeking to develop and certify a two-seater personal-use electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle called the AIR ONE. With a range of 100 mi. and top speed of 155 mph, the AIR One is being marketed as a personal daily commuter vehicle for those with a pilot's license. In this episode, AIR CEO Rani Plaut joins the BCA podcast to discuss the ONE and share his views on the personal-use eVTOL market.
Mar 6, 2023 · 20 min
Pilot Medical Certification Trends With AOPA's Gary Crump
Gary Crump has spent the last 34 years as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's (AOPA) Director of Medical Certification. His knowledge of a variety of different medical conditions and how they relate to airmen certification is far and wide—it is safe to say that he's seen it all. In this week's episode of the BCA Podcast, Gary comments on trends he's noticing with future pilots seeking their medical certification along with those who have been flying for decades. Most importantly, he advises on what to do if a pilot encounters a medical concern of their own.
Feb 20, 2023 · 16 min
Newly-formed Classic Lear Jet Foundation To Restore Historic Learjet 23
Wichita-based Classic Lear Jet Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, is acquiring the first Learjet delivered to a customer, Learjet 23-003, with plans to restore the aircraft to flying condition. The group's goal is to keep the legacy of the Learjet and the company founded by Bill Lear alive.
Feb 6, 2023 · 12 min
The Unconventional Gulfstream Pilot Inspiring Others To Become Part 91 Pilots
Thomas Remo, better known as "Gear Down" to his friends and followers, has found a new calling: inspiring the next generation of pilots by showing them the world of possibilities that come with pursuing a career as a Part 91 private jet pilot. As someone who manages and flies Gulfstreams on A-list music tours, Remo provides his audience with backstage passes both inside and outside the airport environment, proving an airline is not the only route to living out one's aviation dreams.
Jan 23, 2023 · 15 min
Verijet CEO Lays Out Efficient Solution To Short-Haul Frustration
Verijet CEO Richard Kane sits down with Aviation Week's Matt Orloff to discuss the Cirrus Vision Jet and how his company can provide solutions to gaps in the industry.
Dec 8, 2022 · 8 min
First-Hand Observations From MEBAA In Dubai
What's the atmosphere like and what are the key new observations from the Middle East Business Aviation Association show taking place in Dubai? Molly McMillin shares her insights on Dec. 7.
Dec 6, 2022 · 11 min
Will The Business Aviation Market Be As Buoyant In 2023?
December is usually a busy month for business aircraft closings. BCA editors discuss the state of the market and predict what will change in 2023, as well as examine top technological developments impacting the industry.
Oct 27, 2022 · 22 min
A Look At Today's Student Pilots and Mechanics
There simply aren't enough pilots and mechanics. What does the talent pipeline look like and is training evolving to better train for competency? Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Barry Butler talks with Aviation Week executive editor Lee Ann Shay about the trends he's seeing—some of which might surprise you.
Oct 12, 2022 · 24 min
Aviation's Future Fuels
The production and widespread supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and unleaded avgas will be key for aviation to meet its environmental sustainability goals. BCA Senior Editor Bill Carey discusses industry progress toward deploying SAF and unleaded avgas with National Air Transportation Association CEO Curt Castagna and Managing Director of Industry & Regulatory Affairs Megan Eisenstein.
Sep 20, 2022 · 19 min
The Story Behind Walt Disney's Airplane, Mickey Mouse One
Mark Malone has made a career out of flying Gulfstreams, but one Gulfstream in particular is near and dear to his heart, N234MM, better known as Mickey Mouse 1. After 30 years of sitting in Orlando, Florida, the legendary airplane that helped build the Disney brand has been restored and moved back to Anaheim, California for visitors to enjoy at Disney's D23 convention.
Jul 28, 2022 · 28 min
AirVenture Team Shares Insights From World's Most Attended Air Show
AirVenture Team Shares Insights From World's Most Attended Air ShowBCA editors Molly McMillin, Mike Lavitt and Matt Orloff are reporting from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during EAA AirVenture, where nearly 5,000 aircraft are on the field, and roughly 600,000 are expected to attend. Join us as we discuss the largest issues facing general and business aviation today and what the future may hold. We'll look at the complex issues of removing lead from all aviation fuel, the outlook for pilot jobs, the new Daher Kodiak 900, the One Week Wonder project and more.
Jul 7, 2022 · 13 min
A Flight School Owner's Perspective on the Pilot Shortage, with First Take Aviation's Shane Braddock
After years of running flight schools at one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Shane Braddock, managing partner of First Take Aviation, offers his insight on how the flight training industry is rapidly changing due to the looming pilot shortage and current state of the global economy.

Aviation Week's BCA Podcast

Will The Business Aviation Industry Meet Its Sustainability Goals?

What's New This Year At Oshkosh

An Update On The EAGLE Initiative

Disruption At EBACE

Bombardier Doubles Down On Wichita Site

Business Aircraft Values In A Changing World

Flying Airliners, Business Jets And Vintage Aircraft In Antarctica

Insights From Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

AIR CEO Rani Plaut Discusses Personal-Use eVTOLs

Pilot Medical Certification Trends With AOPA's Gary Crump

Newly-formed Classic Lear Jet Foundation To Restore Historic Learjet 23

The Unconventional Gulfstream Pilot Inspiring Others To Become Part 91 Pilots

Verijet CEO Lays Out Efficient Solution To Short-Haul Frustration

First-Hand Observations From MEBAA In Dubai

Will The Business Aviation Market Be As Buoyant In 2023?

A Look At Today's Student Pilots and Mechanics

Aviation's Future Fuels

The Story Behind Walt Disney's Airplane, Mickey Mouse One

AirVenture Team Shares Insights From World's Most Attended Air Show

A Flight School Owner's Perspective on the Pilot Shortage, with First Take Aviation's Shane Braddock