airportIR by Modalis - Open Mic Podcast Sun, 24 May 2026 09:24:57 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591759 en-ca © 2026 airportIR by Modalis - Open Mic Podcast yes 11dfad72-2e43-5c2f-87b7-98eff2f55d9c airportIR by Modalis episodic false Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) airportIR by Modalis https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vs5r2ya3bkkm70jrdcscogviqd5k?.jpg airportIR by Modalis - Open Mic Podcast IR Open Mic - 26-04 - Full Interview with Craig Richmond (Season 1, Episode 7) IR Open Mic - 26-04 - Full Interview with Craig Richmond (Season 1, Episode 7) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Craig Richmond, former President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority and one of Canada’s most respected airport leaders. Together, Curtis and Craig reflect on Craig’s remarkable aviation journey—from Vancouver to the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus and beyond—and explore the leadership principles, culture and resilience required to build world-class airport organizations.

They dive into:
✈️ Craig’s return to Vancouver Airport Authority after seven years abroad—and the challenge of leading an airport already recognized as one of the world’s best.
 🌎 Lessons learned from international airport leadership roles in the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus, and beyond.
 🤝 Why airport culture, teamwork, and customer service are foundational to long-term success.
 🏗️ Building resilient airport organizations by empowering teams, encouraging innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
 🛫 The unforgettable moments that define aviation careers—from 9/11 diversions to airline launches, Olympic operations and even a "rumble" with Jackie Chan.

Timestamps:
1:27  Returning to Vancouver Airport Authority as CEO
3:32  Building airport culture and defining organizational values
5:56  Customer service, leadership and operational excellence
13:30  Starting up Nassau Airport Development Company
19:33  Crazy aviation stories: 9/11 and managing airport crises
26:29  Transition to the UK
37:34  The future of aviation, space exploration and Artemis II
39:44  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Craig

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
 💬 Like and Comment: What leadership qualities are most important in building resilient airport organizations?
 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Craig Richmond, former President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority and one of Canada’s most respected airport leaders. Together, Curtis and Craig reflect on Craig’s remarkable aviation journey—from Vancouver to the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus and beyond—and explore the leadership principles, culture and resilience required to build world-class airport organizations.

They dive into:
✈️ Craig’s return to Vancouver Airport Authority after seven years abroad—and the challenge of leading an airport already recognized as one of the world’s best.
 🌎 Lessons learned from international airport leadership roles in the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus, and beyond.
 🤝 Why airport culture, teamwork, and customer service are foundational to long-term success.
 🏗️ Building resilient airport organizations by empowering teams, encouraging innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
 🛫 The unforgettable moments that define aviation careers—from 9/11 diversions to airline launches, Olympic operations and even a "rumble" with Jackie Chan.

Timestamps:
1:27  Returning to Vancouver Airport Authority as CEO
3:32  Building airport culture and defining organizational values
5:56  Customer service, leadership and operational excellence
13:30  Starting up Nassau Airport Development Company
19:33  Crazy aviation stories: 9/11 and managing airport crises
26:29  Transition to the UK
37:34  The future of aviation, space exploration and Artemis II
39:44  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Craig

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
 💬 Like and Comment: What leadership qualities are most important in building resilient airport organizations?
 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-19229537 Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700 3070 1 7 full false IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Magic Mirror - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Magic Mirror - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis invite Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to peer into the Magic Mirror and reveal her inner self!

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis invite Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to peer into the Magic Mirror and reveal her inner self!

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-19162480 Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 422 1 6 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Crazy Stories - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Crazy Stories - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-19162037 Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 98 1 6 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Full Interview with Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Full Interview with Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport. Together, Curtis and Belinda explore n airport commercial strategy, how terminal operators can differentiate in a competitive airport environment and why customer experience must evolve into a broader “terminal experience” that includes passengers, employees, airlines and partners. 

They dive into:
✈️ Belinda’s global aviation journey—from the Queen Alia Airport project in Jordan to leadership roles in Mumbai and now JFK Terminal 4.
🏗️ Reimagining Terminal 4 through a major transformation program spanning passenger experience, employee experience, commercial strategy, and terminal ambience.
🛍️ The complexity of redeveloping and modernizing more than 100 concessions while maintaining operations for tens of thousands of daily passengers.
🤝 Why terminal experience goes beyond passengers—building a unified ecosystem that includes employees, airlines, and partners.
🌆 Creating a distinct “sense of place” at JFK Terminal 4 while aligning with the broader One JFK vision.

Timestamps:
1:06  Queen Alia Airport: Lessons from a landmark project
4:04  Leading transformation at JFK Terminal 4
4:50  Commercial redevelopment and concession strategy
12:10  F&B investments and terminal experience versus customer experience
16:40  Crazy aviation story: Opening day of a new terminal
18:15  From fashion and retail to airport commercial strategy
29:27  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Belinda

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: How can airport terminals differentiate themselves while delivering a unified passenger experience?
🌐 Visit https://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport. Together, Curtis and Belinda explore n airport commercial strategy, how terminal operators can differentiate in a competitive airport environment and why customer experience must evolve into a broader “terminal experience” that includes passengers, employees, airlines and partners. 

They dive into:
✈️ Belinda’s global aviation journey—from the Queen Alia Airport project in Jordan to leadership roles in Mumbai and now JFK Terminal 4.
🏗️ Reimagining Terminal 4 through a major transformation program spanning passenger experience, employee experience, commercial strategy, and terminal ambience.
🛍️ The complexity of redeveloping and modernizing more than 100 concessions while maintaining operations for tens of thousands of daily passengers.
🤝 Why terminal experience goes beyond passengers—building a unified ecosystem that includes employees, airlines, and partners.
🌆 Creating a distinct “sense of place” at JFK Terminal 4 while aligning with the broader One JFK vision.

Timestamps:
1:06  Queen Alia Airport: Lessons from a landmark project
4:04  Leading transformation at JFK Terminal 4
4:50  Commercial redevelopment and concession strategy
12:10  F&B investments and terminal experience versus customer experience
16:40  Crazy aviation story: Opening day of a new terminal
18:15  From fashion and retail to airport commercial strategy
29:27  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Belinda

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: How can airport terminals differentiate themselves while delivering a unified passenger experience?
🌐 Visit https://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-19053722 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 2263 1 6 full false IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Magic Mirror - Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Magic Mirror - Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru to share his craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru to share his craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18907767 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 497 1 5 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Crazy Stories - Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Crazy Stories - Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru to share his craziest story from his varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru to share his craziest story from his varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18907756 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 218 1 5 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Full Interview with Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) IR Open Mic - 26-02 - Full Interview with Juan Jose Salmon (Season 1, Episode 5) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. Together, Curtis and Juan José explore the extraordinary journey behind the airport’s new terminal and the broader role of private sector investment in transforming aviation infrastructure across Latin America.

They dive into:
✈️ The multi-year effort to plan, design, and deliver Lima’s new airport terminal—including navigating COVID-19 disruptions and redesigning the project mid-stream.
🏗️ The operational challenge of closing the old airport and moving an entire operation—including aircraft, equipment, and personnel—to a new terminal in less than 24 hours.
📈 The remarkable growth story of Lima Airport, expanding from just a few million passengers at the start of the concession to nearly 26 million today.
🌎 Why Latin America has become the most privatized airport region in the world—and what that means for infrastructure investment and connectivity.
🚀 The future of aviation in the region, including open skies, increased connectivity, and emerging airport technologies.

Timestamps:
1:25  The story behind Lima’s new airport terminal
3:00  The operational challenge of moving an airport in 24 hours
8:50  Lima Airport’s extraordinary passenger growth
11:14  Public vs private airport management models
14:20  From maritime logistics to aviation leadership
21:48  Crazy aviation story: shutting down the airport during COVID
27:53  The future of aviation connectivity in Latin America
34:37  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Juan José

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What lessons can other regions learn from Latin America’s airport privatization model?

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Juan José Salmón, Chief Executive Officer of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the private operator and developer of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. Together, Curtis and Juan José explore the extraordinary journey behind the airport’s new terminal and the broader role of private sector investment in transforming aviation infrastructure across Latin America.

They dive into:
✈️ The multi-year effort to plan, design, and deliver Lima’s new airport terminal—including navigating COVID-19 disruptions and redesigning the project mid-stream.
🏗️ The operational challenge of closing the old airport and moving an entire operation—including aircraft, equipment, and personnel—to a new terminal in less than 24 hours.
📈 The remarkable growth story of Lima Airport, expanding from just a few million passengers at the start of the concession to nearly 26 million today.
🌎 Why Latin America has become the most privatized airport region in the world—and what that means for infrastructure investment and connectivity.
🚀 The future of aviation in the region, including open skies, increased connectivity, and emerging airport technologies.

Timestamps:
1:25  The story behind Lima’s new airport terminal
3:00  The operational challenge of moving an airport in 24 hours
8:50  Lima Airport’s extraordinary passenger growth
11:14  Public vs private airport management models
14:20  From maritime logistics to aviation leadership
21:48  Crazy aviation story: shutting down the airport during COVID
27:53  The future of aviation connectivity in Latin America
34:37  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Juan José

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What lessons can other regions learn from Latin America’s airport privatization model?

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18846915 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 2605 1 5 full false IR Open Mic - 26-01-12 - Magic Mirror - Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) IR Open Mic - 26-01-12 - Magic Mirror - Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis invites Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to peer into the Magic Mirror and reflect on the things that make her tick!

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis invites Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to peer into the Magic Mirror and reflect on the things that make her tick!

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18691113 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0800 331 1 4 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-01-12 - Crazy Stories - Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) IR Open Mic - 26-01-12 - Crazy Stories - Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to share her craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to share her craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18691106 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0800 185 1 4 bonus false IR Open Mic - 26-01 - Full Interview with Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) IR Open Mic - 26-01 - Full Interview with Karen Ellis (Season 1, Episode 4) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Together, Curtis and Karen discuss customer experience leadership at scale, balancing technology with human connection and how intentional CX design drives satisfaction, resilience and revenue at the world’s busiest airport.

Curtis and Karen dive into:
✈️ Karen’s full-circle aviation career—from starting at ATL in 1997 to leadership roles in Houston and San Antonio, and returning home to Atlanta.
🌏 Building award-winning customer experience programs at medium and large hub airports, including ACI ASQ recognition and Hall of Fame honours.
🤝 Why customer experience must be embedded in airport design, operations, and commercial strategy from day one—not retrofitted after the fact.
💡 The evolving balance between technology and human interaction, from self-service tools to conflict resolution, accessibility, and de-escalation training.

Timestamps:
1:45  Wearing many hats at San Antonio International Airport
10:15  Rebuilding and rebranding customer experience at ATL
12:30  Training, staffing and creating a shared CX culture 
16:45  Crazy aviation story: Monkey on the loose!
24:30  Understanding airport personas
32:35 A career full of accolades
35:45  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Karen

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: How can large hub airports maintain a human-centered customer experience at scale?

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Karen Ellis, Assistant General Manager of Customer Experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Together, Curtis and Karen discuss customer experience leadership at scale, balancing technology with human connection and how intentional CX design drives satisfaction, resilience and revenue at the world’s busiest airport.

Curtis and Karen dive into:
✈️ Karen’s full-circle aviation career—from starting at ATL in 1997 to leadership roles in Houston and San Antonio, and returning home to Atlanta.
🌏 Building award-winning customer experience programs at medium and large hub airports, including ACI ASQ recognition and Hall of Fame honours.
🤝 Why customer experience must be embedded in airport design, operations, and commercial strategy from day one—not retrofitted after the fact.
💡 The evolving balance between technology and human interaction, from self-service tools to conflict resolution, accessibility, and de-escalation training.

Timestamps:
1:45  Wearing many hats at San Antonio International Airport
10:15  Rebuilding and rebranding customer experience at ATL
12:30  Training, staffing and creating a shared CX culture 
16:45  Crazy aviation story: Monkey on the loose!
24:30  Understanding airport personas
32:35 A career full of accolades
35:45  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Karen

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: How can large hub airports maintain a human-centered customer experience at scale?

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600195 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0800 2514 aviation podcast, airport operations, airport management, airport privatization, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, aviation leadership, airport concessions, airport growth, aviation infrastructure, IATA consulting, aviation industry trends, customer experi 1 4 full false IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Magic Mirror - Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Magic Mirror - Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis challenges Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana Int'l Airport in Tirana, Albania with a random selection of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Piervittorio, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis challenges Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana Int'l Airport in Tirana, Albania with a random selection of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Piervittorio, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600191 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0800 871 aviation podcast, Tirana International Airport, Albania aviation, Piervittorio Farabbi, airport operations, airport management, airport privatization, European airports, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, aviation leadership, airport concessions, airport gr 1 3 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Crazy Stories - Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Crazy Stories - Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks  Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana Int'l Airport in Tirana, Albania to share his craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Piervittorio, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks  Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana Int'l Airport in Tirana, Albania to share his craziest story from from his varied and intriguing career the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Piervittorio, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600189 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0800 209 aviation podcast, Tirana International Airport, Albania aviation, Piervittorio Farabbi, airport operations, airport management, airport privatization, European airports, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, aviation leadership, airport concessions, airport gr 1 3 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Full Interview with Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) IR Open Mic - 25-12 - Full Interview with Piervittorio Farabbi (Season 1, Episode 3) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana International Airport, Albania’s primary international gateway. Together, Curtis and Piervittorio discuss airport privatization, managing exponential traffic growth, and what it takes to scale infrastructure, operations, and airspace at one of Europe’s fastest-growing airports.

They dive into:
✈️ Piervittorio’s global career journey—from airport master planning and consulting at Landrum & Brown and IATA to senior airport leadership roles across Italy and the Balkans.
🌍 Tirana International Airport’s extraordinary growth—from 3.3 million passengers in 2019 to nearly 12 million today—and what enabled Europe’s fastest-growing airport.
🏗️ The role of private concessionaires, including the Kastrati Group, in unlocking untapped demand, accelerating investment and modernizing infrastructure.
🧠 Managing complexity at scale: airspace constraints, fuel supply, terminals, master planning and stakeholder coordination during hyper-growth.
🏛️ Albania’s transformation—from a closed communist state to an emerging European tourism and connectivity hub—and how history, culture and geography shape aviation demand.

Timestamps
1:30 Piervittorio’s career path from consulting to airport operations
7:00 Returning home: leading regional airports in Italy
9:50 Taking on operations leadership at Tirana International Airport and explosive passenger growth 
12:57 The Kastrati Group and the power of private airport concessions
16:39 Diaspora traffic, tourism growth and route development
18:18 Crazy aviation stories from Perugia and Nigeria
22:29 Albania’s history, architecture and national identity
27:30 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Piervittorio

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What role should private concessionaires play in scaling airport capacity across Europe?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis speaks with Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana International Airport, Albania’s primary international gateway. Together, Curtis and Piervittorio discuss airport privatization, managing exponential traffic growth, and what it takes to scale infrastructure, operations, and airspace at one of Europe’s fastest-growing airports.

They dive into:
✈️ Piervittorio’s global career journey—from airport master planning and consulting at Landrum & Brown and IATA to senior airport leadership roles across Italy and the Balkans.
🌍 Tirana International Airport’s extraordinary growth—from 3.3 million passengers in 2019 to nearly 12 million today—and what enabled Europe’s fastest-growing airport.
🏗️ The role of private concessionaires, including the Kastrati Group, in unlocking untapped demand, accelerating investment and modernizing infrastructure.
🧠 Managing complexity at scale: airspace constraints, fuel supply, terminals, master planning and stakeholder coordination during hyper-growth.
🏛️ Albania’s transformation—from a closed communist state to an emerging European tourism and connectivity hub—and how history, culture and geography shape aviation demand.

Timestamps
1:30 Piervittorio’s career path from consulting to airport operations
7:00 Returning home: leading regional airports in Italy
9:50 Taking on operations leadership at Tirana International Airport and explosive passenger growth 
12:57 The Kastrati Group and the power of private airport concessions
16:39 Diaspora traffic, tourism growth and route development
18:18 Crazy aviation stories from Perugia and Nigeria
22:29 Albania’s history, architecture and national identity
27:30 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Piervittorio

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What role should private concessionaires play in scaling airport capacity across Europe?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600176 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 2555 aviation podcast, Tirana International Airport, Albania aviation, Piervittorio Farabbi, airport operations, airport management, airport privatization, European airports, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, aviation leadership, airport concessions, airport gr 1 3 full false IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Magic Mirror - Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Magic Mirror - Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis challenges Elizabeth Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria Airport Authority with a random selection of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Elizabeth, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis challenges Elizabeth Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria Airport Authority with a random selection of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Elizabeth, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600174 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 759 airportIR, airport management, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, airport privatization, aviation leadership, crisis management, aviation innovation, airport development, airport CEO interview, aviation industry trends, modalisnewsfeed, IRopenmic, victoriaa 1 2 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Crazy Stories - Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Crazy Stories - Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO of Victoria Airport Authority,  to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Elizabeth, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO of Victoria Airport Authority,  to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Elizabeth, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18600167 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 332 airportIR, airport management, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, airport privatization, aviation leadership, crisis management, aviation innovation, airport development, airport CEO interview, aviation industry trends, modalisnewsfeed, IRopenmic, victoriaa 1 2 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Full Interview with Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) IR Open Mic - 25-11 - Full Interview with Elizabeth Brown (Season 1, Episode 2) In this episode, Curtis chats with Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO of Victoria Airport Authority, operator of Victoria Int'l Airport (YYJ) in British Columbia, Canada. Together, Curtis and Elizabeth discuss global airport leadership, crisis management and how her experiences in Jamaica, California, Florida and Mexico are shaping the future of Victoria International Airport.

They dive into:
✈️ Elizabeth’s international career journey—from Edmonton to Montego Bay, Cross Border Xpress, Orlando Sanford and back home to Victoria. 
🌏 Rebuilding after shocks: from an attempted hijacking and hurricanes in Jamaica to planning for growth and resilience at YYJ. 
🤝 How Cross Border Xpress (CBX) unlocked a new model of binational airport access and what it taught her about partnerships, logistics and passenger experience. 
💡 The future of Victoria International Airport—runway needs, changing fleets, accessibility, regulatory pressures and the role of private capital in Canadian airports. 
Timestamps:

01:15 From Mexico at 13 years of age to Edmonton International: finding a career in airports
07:25 Attempted hijacking in Jamaica and lessons in crisis management and media relations
13:00 Returning to Canada and leading Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
18:00 Cross Border Xpress (CBX): a binational terminal reinventing border travel
30:00 A transformative commercial program at Montego Bay
36:00 Orlando Sanford, ultra-low-cost carriers and competing with major hubs
39:30 Private sector participation in Canadian and U.S. airports
46:00 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Elizabeth

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What’s the most important lesson Canadian and U.S. airports can learn from international privatization models?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> In this episode, Curtis chats with Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO of Victoria Airport Authority, operator of Victoria Int'l Airport (YYJ) in British Columbia, Canada. Together, Curtis and Elizabeth discuss global airport leadership, crisis management and how her experiences in Jamaica, California, Florida and Mexico are shaping the future of Victoria International Airport.

They dive into:
✈️ Elizabeth’s international career journey—from Edmonton to Montego Bay, Cross Border Xpress, Orlando Sanford and back home to Victoria. 
🌏 Rebuilding after shocks: from an attempted hijacking and hurricanes in Jamaica to planning for growth and resilience at YYJ. 
🤝 How Cross Border Xpress (CBX) unlocked a new model of binational airport access and what it taught her about partnerships, logistics and passenger experience. 
💡 The future of Victoria International Airport—runway needs, changing fleets, accessibility, regulatory pressures and the role of private capital in Canadian airports. 
Timestamps:

01:15 From Mexico at 13 years of age to Edmonton International: finding a career in airports
07:25 Attempted hijacking in Jamaica and lessons in crisis management and media relations
13:00 Returning to Canada and leading Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
18:00 Cross Border Xpress (CBX): a binational terminal reinventing border travel
30:00 A transformative commercial program at Montego Bay
36:00 Orlando Sanford, ultra-low-cost carriers and competing with major hubs
39:30 Private sector participation in Canadian and U.S. airports
46:00 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Elizabeth

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What’s the most important lesson Canadian and U.S. airports can learn from international privatization models?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18599917 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 3585 airportIR, airport management, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, airport privatization, aviation leadership, crisis management, aviation innovation, airport development, airport CEO interview, aviation industry trends, modalisnewsfeed, IRopenmic, victoriaa 1 2 full false IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Magic Mirror - Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Magic Mirror - Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis peppers Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu Int'l Airport, Bohol–Panglao Int'l Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines with a round of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Athanasios, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis peppers Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu Int'l Airport, Bohol–Panglao Int'l Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines with a round of fun and frivolous rapid-fire "Magic Mirror" questions.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Athanasios, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18599749 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0800 406 In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis peppers Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu Int'l Airport, Bohol–Panglao Int'l Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines with a round of fun and f 1 1 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Crazy Stories - Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Crazy Stories - Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu Int'l Airport, Bohol–Panglao Int'l Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines to share his craziest story from his long and varied career in the airport business.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Athanasios, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu Int'l Airport, Bohol–Panglao Int'l Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines to share his craziest story from his long and varied career in the airport business.

🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear this full-length interview with Athanasios, as well as future IR Open Mic Podcast episodes.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18599739 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0800 229 podcast, Cebu airport, Mactan Cebu International Airport, Athanasios Titonis, airport management, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, airport privatization, aviation leadership, crisis management, airport operations, Philippines aviatio 1 1 bonus false IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Full Interview with Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) IR Open Mic - 25-10 - Full Interview with Athanasios Titonis (Season 1, Episode 1) Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis sits down with Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu International Airport, Bohol–Panglao International Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines. Together Curtis and Athanasios discuss crisis leadership, airport privatization and Aboitiz’s aspirations of transforming aviation in the Philippines. 

They dive into:
✈️ How Cebu’s airport team managed a real-time earthquake crisis and what it revealed about crisis management and teamwork.
🌏 The “Cebu Connect” strategy which links air and sea transport to create a national tourism and transfer hub.
🤝 The growing role of Aboitiz and international investors in modernizing Philippine airports.
💡 How AI and digital innovation are reshaping airport operations while keeping people at the heart of aviation.

Timestamps:
00:00  Intro – Welcome to Open Mic
02:15  Earthquake response and crisis management at CEB
10:20  Transforming Philippine aviation
23:00 The role of AI and the continuing importance of people in airport operations
25:00  Learnings from previous roles
33:45 Magic Mirror: Getting to know Athanasios

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What’s the biggest challenge or opportunity you see for airport privatization in Asia?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

In this episode, Curtis sits down with Athanasios Titonis, Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Operating Airports, operator of Mactan–Cebu International Airport, Bohol–Panglao International Airport and Laguindingan Airport in the Philippines. Together Curtis and Athanasios discuss crisis leadership, airport privatization and Aboitiz’s aspirations of transforming aviation in the Philippines. 

They dive into:
✈️ How Cebu’s airport team managed a real-time earthquake crisis and what it revealed about crisis management and teamwork.
🌏 The “Cebu Connect” strategy which links air and sea transport to create a national tourism and transfer hub.
🤝 The growing role of Aboitiz and international investors in modernizing Philippine airports.
💡 How AI and digital innovation are reshaping airport operations while keeping people at the heart of aviation.

Timestamps:
00:00  Intro – Welcome to Open Mic
02:15  Earthquake response and crisis management at CEB
10:20  Transforming Philippine aviation
23:00 The role of AI and the continuing importance of people in airport operations
25:00  Learnings from previous roles
33:45 Magic Mirror: Getting to know Athanasios

🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.
🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.
💬 Like and Comment: What’s the biggest challenge or opportunity you see for airport privatization in Asia?
🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

]]> https://airportir.com/open-mic airportIR by Modalis Buzzsprout-18599682 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0800 2470 podcast, Cebu airport, Mactan Cebu International Airport, Athanasios Titonis, airport management, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Modalis Infrastructure Partners, airport privatization, aviation leadership, crisis management, airport operations, Philippines aviatio 1 1 full false