GHI Podcast Thu, 14 May 2026 10:11:54 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421705 en-us © 2026 GHI Podcast yes bc898904-fd06-51b9-a73b-e40da8a6abb3 Sophie episodic false The GHI Podcast, is your go to source for insights on the ground handling industry and the people behind the operations.

  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sophie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x4sey1ts2gktzoey9yypmnmxvxkw?.jpg GHI Podcast AI Takes Centre Stage: Data Standards Shaping the Future of Aviation AI Takes Centre Stage: Data Standards Shaping the Future of Aviation In this special pre-conference episode of the GHI Podcast ahead of the 10th Americas GHI Conference in Panama, host Sophie Skinner-Jones is joined by Uschi Schulte-Sasse, Founder & Principal of USS AviationConsulting and David Kennedy, EVP – Global Head of Aviation at Blackhawk.io, to explore one of the industry’s hottest topics: AI data standards.

]]> In this special pre-conference episode of the GHI Podcast ahead of the 10th Americas GHI Conference in Panama, host Sophie Skinner-Jones is joined by Uschi Schulte-Sasse, Founder & Principal of USS AviationConsulting and David Kennedy, EVP – Global Head of Aviation at Blackhawk.io, to explore one of the industry’s hottest topics: AI data standards.

]]> Buzzsprout-19175374 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 1268 2 20 full false How SATS is shaping the future of aviation hubs: A conversation with Henry Low How SATS is shaping the future of aviation hubs: A conversation with Henry Low Recorded live onsite at the 17th Asian GHI Conference in Singapore, this special episode of the GHI Podcast features Henry Low from SATS, discussing how aviation is preparing for the next generation of mega hubs and increasingly complex airport operations.

]]> Recorded live onsite at the 17th Asian GHI Conference in Singapore, this special episode of the GHI Podcast features Henry Low from SATS, discussing how aviation is preparing for the next generation of mega hubs and increasingly complex airport operations.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-19156176 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100 1732 2 19 full false A GHI Goodbye A GHI Goodbye This week we’re saying farewell to Max as he heads off to his next adventure beyond GHI. We take a trip down memory lane and revisit some classic moments. The GHI Team wish Max every success in the next chapter. 



]]> This week we’re saying farewell to Max as he heads off to his next adventure beyond GHI. We take a trip down memory lane and revisit some classic moments. The GHI Team wish Max every success in the next chapter. 



]]> Buzzsprout-18616674 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1574 2 18 full false Bonus episode: Buliding a world beating GSE Strategy - the expert's guide Bonus episode: Buliding a world beating GSE Strategy - the expert's guide Enjoy a special festive treat as GHI brings you a live record of a keynote panel on creating the ultimate GSE startegy held at the Annual Conference in Amsterdam. Hear advice from industry leaders at easyJet, TLD, Textron, Mallaghan, Oshkosh AeroTech, South Europe Ground Services and HiSERV on harnessing electric, autonomous vehicles and whether pooling schemes are the secret to a safer and smarter future for all.

]]> Enjoy a special festive treat as GHI brings you a live record of a keynote panel on creating the ultimate GSE startegy held at the Annual Conference in Amsterdam. Hear advice from industry leaders at easyJet, TLD, Textron, Mallaghan, Oshkosh AeroTech, South Europe Ground Services and HiSERV on harnessing electric, autonomous vehicles and whether pooling schemes are the secret to a safer and smarter future for all.

]]> Buzzsprout-18384484 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3213 2 17 full false Load stars: Markus and Yolanda from Global Load Control talk airline support services and creating brighter futures for South Africa's most deprived communities Load stars: Markus and Yolanda from Global Load Control talk airline support services and creating brighter futures for South Africa's most deprived communities GHI meets Markus Becker and Yolanda Hayes of GLC, the Cape Town-based centralised load control service provider. We talk about the benefits of airlines' outsourcing check-in support and ticketing needs, the millionth load sheet and Markus' second career as a rock star...

]]> GHI meets Markus Becker and Yolanda Hayes of GLC, the Cape Town-based centralised load control service provider. We talk about the benefits of airlines' outsourcing check-in support and ticketing needs, the millionth load sheet and Markus' second career as a rock star...

]]> Buzzsprout-18362764 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1892 2 16 full false Delivering a sustainable and connected GSE fleet that defies airport infrastructure challenges Delivering a sustainable and connected GSE fleet that defies airport infrastructure challenges In a special live episode recorded at the GHI Annual Conference, four industry stakeholders offer pragmatic solutions to delivering a more sustainable fleet while airport charging infrastructure lags behind.  

Kristof Philips of TCR; Gwenn Hervert of Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment, Michael Nelson, President, Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT) and Frederik Schroder of GXC give their advice and field audience questions.

]]> In a special live episode recorded at the GHI Annual Conference, four industry stakeholders offer pragmatic solutions to delivering a more sustainable fleet while airport charging infrastructure lags behind.  

Kristof Philips of TCR; Gwenn Hervert of Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment, Michael Nelson, President, Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT) and Frederik Schroder of GXC give their advice and field audience questions.

]]> Buzzsprout-18243337 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2639 2 15 full false The Silent Strike: what happened next when unreported ground damage triggers a catastrophic safety incident in the air? The Silent Strike: what happened next when unreported ground damage triggers a catastrophic safety incident in the air? Steve Tarbuck, Owner & Founder of Global Travel Matters joins the pod to tease his mock safety incident conference session at the GHI Annual in Amsterdam next week. What are the sequence of events after an overworked ground crew, under time pressure, strike a composite A350 with a belt-loader and what home truths does this mock scenario throw up for our aviation industry?

]]> Steve Tarbuck, Owner & Founder of Global Travel Matters joins the pod to tease his mock safety incident conference session at the GHI Annual in Amsterdam next week. What are the sequence of events after an overworked ground crew, under time pressure, strike a composite A350 with a belt-loader and what home truths does this mock scenario throw up for our aviation industry?

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-18149254 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2103 2 14 full false 'Failure is not an option': Decarbonising the airport with TCR's Kristof Philips 'Failure is not an option': Decarbonising the airport with TCR's Kristof Philips Join us as we talk charging points, electric GSE fleets and the importance of teamwork in turning aprons green with Kristof Philips, Divisional CEO for Airport Solutions, at TCR, global provider of GSE rental and leasing solutions.   

Kristof give us his sustainability philosophy and explains why a top down, egalitarian approach is the most compelling and cost effective formula when it comes to delivering a more environmentally friendly airport environment.

]]> Join us as we talk charging points, electric GSE fleets and the importance of teamwork in turning aprons green with Kristof Philips, Divisional CEO for Airport Solutions, at TCR, global provider of GSE rental and leasing solutions.   

Kristof give us his sustainability philosophy and explains why a top down, egalitarian approach is the most compelling and cost effective formula when it comes to delivering a more environmentally friendly airport environment.

]]> Buzzsprout-18063591 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100 2372 2 13 full false International GSE Expo, Las Vegas - your show preview International GSE Expo, Las Vegas - your show preview We get the insider's guide from Ben Reeves and Jenn Matasy of the International Airport Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IAEMA) on the group's upcoming show in Las Vegas. From GSE demos to look out for to top tips for beating Nevada's desert heat - listen up for everything you need to know ahead of making the trip to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 16-18 September.

Click here to become and IAEMA Member.

Click here to register for International GSE Expo Vegas.

Register your interest for GSE Expo Europe 2026.

]]> We get the insider's guide from Ben Reeves and Jenn Matasy of the International Airport Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IAEMA) on the group's upcoming show in Las Vegas. From GSE demos to look out for to top tips for beating Nevada's desert heat - listen up for everything you need to know ahead of making the trip to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 16-18 September.

Click here to become and IAEMA Member.

Click here to register for International GSE Expo Vegas.

Register your interest for GSE Expo Europe 2026.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17832357 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100 2199 2 12 full false From almost losing my house to supplying boarding bridges around the world – Graham Corfield on the remarkable rise of Aviramp From almost losing my house to supplying boarding bridges around the world – Graham Corfield on the remarkable rise of Aviramp On this episode, we visit Telford, UK to meet with Graham Corfield, CEO and entrepreneur behind Aviramp. Graham reveals how a chance call from an airline wanting a ramp for disembarking disabled passengers in 2009 kick-started his company’s Cinderella story and why he always gets the best business ideas when he should be switching off on a sun lounger….

]]> On this episode, we visit Telford, UK to meet with Graham Corfield, CEO and entrepreneur behind Aviramp. Graham reveals how a chance call from an airline wanting a ramp for disembarking disabled passengers in 2009 kick-started his company’s Cinderella story and why he always gets the best business ideas when he should be switching off on a sun lounger….

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17755158 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100 1596 2 11 full false Liam Bolger: 'ground handling is how passengers experience your brand so why are we overlooking it?'- reflections on a 36 year career at London Luton Airport Liam Bolger: 'ground handling is how passengers experience your brand so why are we overlooking it?'- reflections on a 36 year career at London Luton Airport Liam Bolger is hanging up his Hi-Vis as Head of Airfield Operations at London Luton Airport this month. Max catches up with an industry pioneer whose ground handling firsts include implementing IGOM, GSE Pooling and the London Luton Safety Stack. 

Liam gives his view on why 1 week's training is inadequate for operatives entering the hazardous ramp environment and the critical importance of the team over individual protagonists when it comes to honing your airfield operations.

]]> Liam Bolger is hanging up his Hi-Vis as Head of Airfield Operations at London Luton Airport this month. Max catches up with an industry pioneer whose ground handling firsts include implementing IGOM, GSE Pooling and the London Luton Safety Stack. 

Liam gives his view on why 1 week's training is inadequate for operatives entering the hazardous ramp environment and the critical importance of the team over individual protagonists when it comes to honing your airfield operations.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17704274 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0100 2629 2 10 full false Amazing growth story of former UK business Up & Away, now Unifi, with a thriving future in store Amazing growth story of former UK business Up & Away, now Unifi, with a thriving future in store In this episode Stefan Murphy, CEO of Unifi UK & Ireland, speaks to the GHI Podcast team about his remarkable journey from washing cars to a chance trip to the airport that culminated in setting up UK business Up & Away Aviation in 2008. The company was later acquired by Unifi in 2023, and this year Unifi secured its first UK business aviation ground handling contract at London Oxford Airport, marking a key milestone in its global growth.

]]> In this episode Stefan Murphy, CEO of Unifi UK & Ireland, speaks to the GHI Podcast team about his remarkable journey from washing cars to a chance trip to the airport that culminated in setting up UK business Up & Away Aviation in 2008. The company was later acquired by Unifi in 2023, and this year Unifi secured its first UK business aviation ground handling contract at London Oxford Airport, marking a key milestone in its global growth.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17592818 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100 2541 2 9 full false The Art of Successful Aviation Leadership with Desiree Perez The Art of Successful Aviation Leadership with Desiree Perez Meet leadership guru and former aviation manager, Desiree Perez, of Desiree Perez Coaching & Consulting.

Over a decade ago, Desiree, was placed into a daunting frontline leadership role at a US airport without being taught the basics of people management. 

Hear what Desiree learned and how she's on a mission to share her extensive leadership know how with colleagues in the aviation industry who face a similar situation. 

]]> Meet leadership guru and former aviation manager, Desiree Perez, of Desiree Perez Coaching & Consulting.

Over a decade ago, Desiree, was placed into a daunting frontline leadership role at a US airport without being taught the basics of people management. 

Hear what Desiree learned and how she's on a mission to share her extensive leadership know how with colleagues in the aviation industry who face a similar situation. 

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17488749 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1919 2 8 full false Entering the land of Los Pumas: what it takes to win ground handling contracts in a deregulated Argentina market Entering the land of Los Pumas: what it takes to win ground handling contracts in a deregulated Argentina market This episode Americas aviation expert, Gustavo Di Cio, debriefs Max on the ground handling opportunities accompanying the opening up of Argentina's aviation market. 

What are the tenders going to be won and lost on? Will we see the multinational ground handlers enter Argentina? What will it mean for services to airlines across South America?

]]> This episode Americas aviation expert, Gustavo Di Cio, debriefs Max on the ground handling opportunities accompanying the opening up of Argentina's aviation market. 

What are the tenders going to be won and lost on? Will we see the multinational ground handlers enter Argentina? What will it mean for services to airlines across South America?

]]> Buzzsprout-17448062 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1256 2 7 full false We are family: the father and son team taking Aviaco to success in the used GSE market We are family: the father and son team taking Aviaco to success in the used GSE market This episode we talk aviation family ties with Danny Vranckx, Aviaco GSE, CEO and Xander Vranckx, IT manager at the company and Danny's son. 

We ask why it is that aviation tends to create family dynasties with sons and daughters, nephews and nieces following their parents uncles and aunts into the world of A-1.  Danny reveals the quality mantra at the heart of Aviaco GSE's rise and Xander reveals why a birthday visit to the apron with his father back in the day was definitely a better gift than a trip to Disney World....  

]]> This episode we talk aviation family ties with Danny Vranckx, Aviaco GSE, CEO and Xander Vranckx, IT manager at the company and Danny's son. 

We ask why it is that aviation tends to create family dynasties with sons and daughters, nephews and nieces following their parents uncles and aunts into the world of A-1.  Danny reveals the quality mantra at the heart of Aviaco GSE's rise and Xander reveals why a birthday visit to the apron with his father back in the day was definitely a better gift than a trip to Disney World....  

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17402185 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1653 2 6 full false EXCLUSIVE: uncovering the world's first all-electric GSE pooling scheme with JFK NTO and TCR EXCLUSIVE: uncovering the world's first all-electric GSE pooling scheme with JFK NTO and TCR It's an extra special episode of the GHI Podcast this week as Sophie and Max meet the team that have pioneered the delivery of a global first - a centralised, fully electric, GSE fleet at a major airport. Hear from Marisa Von Wieding, Vice President of Operations, The New Terminal One at JFK and Kevin Constant, Commercial Director Americas, TCR on why they went all out on this sustainability milestone. We discover why the bid to deliver sufficient electric charging points kept Marisa up at night, how Kevin and the TCR team put boots on the ground to solve the charging challenge and why airport-led pooling of equipment could empower ground handlers to focus solely on unleashing the full performance-enhancing potential of their staff.

]]> It's an extra special episode of the GHI Podcast this week as Sophie and Max meet the team that have pioneered the delivery of a global first - a centralised, fully electric, GSE fleet at a major airport. Hear from Marisa Von Wieding, Vice President of Operations, The New Terminal One at JFK and Kevin Constant, Commercial Director Americas, TCR on why they went all out on this sustainability milestone. We discover why the bid to deliver sufficient electric charging points kept Marisa up at night, how Kevin and the TCR team put boots on the ground to solve the charging challenge and why airport-led pooling of equipment could empower ground handlers to focus solely on unleashing the full performance-enhancing potential of their staff.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17214043 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 2575 2 5 full false EZTow in Japan trials, Al Maktoum Airport goes all out on AI and dnata invests big in a sustainable GSE fleet - but will there be enough chargers for the kit? EZTow in Japan trials, Al Maktoum Airport goes all out on AI and dnata invests big in a sustainable GSE fleet - but will there be enough chargers for the kit? Join Sophie, Sam and Max as they get behind this week's hottest aviation headlines. This episode we explore the latest autonomous GSE trials with EZTow at Kansai International Airport. Max puts his biochemistry degree to the test as we talk about an all-hydrogen aircraft turn at Exeter Airport. And we receive all the latest from the Airport Show Dubai where dnata announced GSE fleet investment, Max went to tour the dnata GSE technical workshops and we got a glimpse of the WALL-E style airport journey of tomorrow at the new Al Maktoum International Airport.  

View the image of EZTow Max refers to at the Airport Show here... https://email.groundhandling.com/files/amf_mark_allen_group/workspace_241/PIC.jpg

]]> Join Sophie, Sam and Max as they get behind this week's hottest aviation headlines. This episode we explore the latest autonomous GSE trials with EZTow at Kansai International Airport. Max puts his biochemistry degree to the test as we talk about an all-hydrogen aircraft turn at Exeter Airport. And we receive all the latest from the Airport Show Dubai where dnata announced GSE fleet investment, Max went to tour the dnata GSE technical workshops and we got a glimpse of the WALL-E style airport journey of tomorrow at the new Al Maktoum International Airport.  

View the image of EZTow Max refers to at the Airport Show here... https://email.groundhandling.com/files/amf_mark_allen_group/workspace_241/PIC.jpg

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-17189125 Mon, 19 May 2025 15:00:00 +0100 1593 2 4 full false Roundup of the hottest headlines making waves across the industry Roundup of the hottest headlines making waves across the industry Join your hosts Sophie Skinner-Jones and Max Gosney on the GHI Podcast for a behind the scenes look at the biggest stories in the global ground handling market. Joined by special guest Samantha Payne Polepaka. 

]]> Join your hosts Sophie Skinner-Jones and Max Gosney on the GHI Podcast for a behind the scenes look at the biggest stories in the global ground handling market. Joined by special guest Samantha Payne Polepaka. 

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16982137 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100 867 2 3 full false Digitising ground handling - with AISATS and Rsmart Digitising ground handling - with AISATS and Rsmart A sneak peak into the challenges and opportunities of introducing digital tools into a ground handling station as Rajan Chellappa at Rsmart and Arif Patel at AISATS reveal a bid to go paperless to improve PRM services at Delhi Airport.

]]> A sneak peak into the challenges and opportunities of introducing digital tools into a ground handling station as Rajan Chellappa at Rsmart and Arif Patel at AISATS reveal a bid to go paperless to improve PRM services at Delhi Airport.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16799310 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 2135 2 2 full false From Breaking News to a Royal Cat – Don’t Miss the Latest Episode From Breaking News to a Royal Cat – Don’t Miss the Latest Episode GHI gets behind the latest news headlines, hears from Javed Malik of Ink Arabia on how his career turned on finding a Royal cat and we spill the gossip on what really happens when the team are on tour...

]]> GHI gets behind the latest news headlines, hears from Javed Malik of Ink Arabia on how his career turned on finding a Royal cat and we spill the gossip on what really happens when the team are on tour...

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16663148 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2971 2 1 full false Episode 5: Airports: Innovating with our ground handlers to achieve the zero-emission dream Episode 5: Airports: Innovating with our ground handlers to achieve the zero-emission dream Hear Bastiaan De Bruijne, Kristof Philips, Nick Holland and Gema Martin Egea discuss if airports have a clear objective to achieve zero-emissions by the early 2030s. The impetus will be on ground handling operations to adapt and innovate to achieve the path to a more sustainable future. New services such as batteries as a service and power storage offer fascinating footpaths to the greener age. How will ground operations adapt to refuelling becoming recharging of battery electric aircraft? The panel will investigate the next steps towards electrification and the airport infrastructure investments needed to support the zero-emission age.

]]> Hear Bastiaan De Bruijne, Kristof Philips, Nick Holland and Gema Martin Egea discuss if airports have a clear objective to achieve zero-emissions by the early 2030s. The impetus will be on ground handling operations to adapt and innovate to achieve the path to a more sustainable future. New services such as batteries as a service and power storage offer fascinating footpaths to the greener age. How will ground operations adapt to refuelling becoming recharging of battery electric aircraft? The panel will investigate the next steps towards electrification and the airport infrastructure investments needed to support the zero-emission age.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16476134 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2502 1 5 full false Episode 4: Enjoy a trip down memory lane with GHI's founder… Episode 4: Enjoy a trip down memory lane with GHI's founder… This episode, he’s back! On the eve of GHI’s 25th anniversary Annual in Barcelona, we catch up with our founder Tim Ornellas. From what he and Jean set out to achieve with the launch of the GHI Annual in 1999 to the day he sent an AV team screaming out of the studio after finding them asleep on the job. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with the founder…

]]> This episode, he’s back! On the eve of GHI’s 25th anniversary Annual in Barcelona, we catch up with our founder Tim Ornellas. From what he and Jean set out to achieve with the launch of the GHI Annual in 1999 to the day he sent an AV team screaming out of the studio after finding them asleep on the job. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with the founder…

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16188875 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1076 1 4 full false Episode 3: AI, aviation, and a football deal: Inside Stefan Hoeneveld’s world on the GHI Podcast Episode 3: AI, aviation, and a football deal: Inside Stefan Hoeneveld’s world on the GHI Podcast Join us for Episode 3 of the GHI podcast as we chat with Stefan Hoeneveld, Product Manager Weight and Balance at iPort. We learn why the release of GHI’s Meetings Schedule is like Christmas morning in the Hooneveld household, whether AI could make Max redundant as Conference Chairman and Stefan signs the deal to coach the GHI Team at this year’s Delegate Football Tournament. 

]]> Join us for Episode 3 of the GHI podcast as we chat with Stefan Hoeneveld, Product Manager Weight and Balance at iPort. We learn why the release of GHI’s Meetings Schedule is like Christmas morning in the Hooneveld household, whether AI could make Max redundant as Conference Chairman and Stefan signs the deal to coach the GHI Team at this year’s Delegate Football Tournament. 

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16153097 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2098 1 3 full false Episode 2: Conference tales, future of aviation with John Boult Episode 2: Conference tales, future of aviation with John Boult Join us for Episode 2 of the GHI podcast as we chat with John Boult, Managing Director at Damarel. From his most despised job interview questions and the time he navigated around Europe only with the aid of a map of Dundee to his top conference moments and insights on the future of aviation. Plus, find out why you should visit Damarel at stand E71 during the GHI Annual in Barcelona!

 

]]> Join us for Episode 2 of the GHI podcast as we chat with John Boult, Managing Director at Damarel. From his most despised job interview questions and the time he navigated around Europe only with the aid of a map of Dundee to his top conference moments and insights on the future of aviation. Plus, find out why you should visit Damarel at stand E71 during the GHI Annual in Barcelona!

 

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16111769 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2711 1 2 full false Episode 1: Why do we struggle with innovation, turnarounds Thunderbird 2-style and the rise in abuse of frontline staff at the gate Episode 1: Why do we struggle with innovation, turnarounds Thunderbird 2-style and the rise in abuse of frontline staff at the gate  In the debut episode of the GHI podcast, hosts Max Gosney and Sophie Skinner Jones sit down with Jelmer Melissen.

]]>  In the debut episode of the GHI podcast, hosts Max Gosney and Sophie Skinner Jones sit down with Jelmer Melissen.

]]> Sophie Buzzsprout-16069809 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 1962 1 1 full false