The Revolution.Aero Podcast

In this episode we speak to Todd Graetz co-founder of Aerolane, a US-based startup which is endeavouring to expand the availability of air freight at the same cost as traditional trucking. How? Through an innovative aerial towing system that combines tried and tested technology with cutting-edge advancements.

In this episode we speak to Ronnie Fahy, CEO of Xplorate, an Australia-based aerial intelligence company that combines Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with machine-learning to enable access to unprecedented data and insights from large infrastructure to terrain and, even, search and rescue.
Xplorate has a growing list of major oil and gas and governmental clients and a number of world-first approvals for BVLOS operations, including a first regulatory authorisation to inspect a pipeline on a commercial basis in Australia.

In this episode we speak to Mario Asselin CEO and co-founder of The AirCraft Company, a Kansas-based startup developing a family of hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Co-founding the company alongside his wife Sylvie St-Georges, the pair have 65 years of combined experience in aircraft design including the Bombardier Global 7500 and the Global 8000.
Accessibility is also a key piece of Asselin's vision for his aircraft family, the first member of which will be the SY30J Pangea forecast to enter service in 2029. Each aircraft will be wheelchair accessible, feature a disability friendly WC and have ample seat space to accommodate all.

In this episode we speak to Chris Rocheleau the chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) about the role the organisation and the wider industry is playing in making advanced air mobility (AAM) a reality.
Rocheleau spent over 20 years in various roles with the FAA, including Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety where he assisted in leading the organisation responsible for setting safety standards and overseeing all aspects of the aviation industry including AAM and uncrewed aircraft systems.

In this episode of the Revolution.Aero Podcast we are joined by Jamie Bullen, a senior consultant from Montfort Communications based in London.

An experienced financial journalist and editor within the property, finance and aviation press, with former employers including Euromoney and Flight Global, Jamie is perfectly placed to give behind-the-scenes insight into what makes a startup do and say as it does.
Our discussion covers the hype surrounding AAM, the impact of delayed timelines, what makes a good marketing strategy, how to you keep investors attracted to your vision and much more.