The Aviation Reset w/Michael Bruno

The aviation business is currently coming off the biggest reset the industry has seen since World War II, and while that brings a host of challenges, it also comes with fantastic opportunities. The sky's the limit, and we're living in exciting times. 

 

What should we expect to see in the near and further-off future in our business? Are we likely to see a bigger move towards eVTOL in the next few years? What are the innovations we're most likely to see implemented? 

 

As we get back into the swing of things after the challenges posed by COVID-19, how can we set ourselves apart from our competitors? 

 

In this episode, Business Editor at Aviation Week, Michael Bruno shares his thoughts on the future of our industry. 

 

"By getting on board with lowering the industry’s carbon footprint, we'll be able to show young people that they won't be hurting the world by joining defense and aviation companies." - Michael Bruno

 

 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

 

• Why an eVTOL revolution might NOT be imminent
  
  Helicopters have given us the capability to navigate smaller spaces for years, but for the average person, the concept hasn't completely taken off. Urban mobility is an exciting idea, but it's unlikely to become the next big thing (at least soon). 

 

• How increased space travel will impact aviation
  
  At the moment, there are so few spaceports that they're not affecting aviation as we know it, but as more people look to explore the next frontier, that's something we'll need to think about. From increased traffic to physical obstructions like spaceports, space exploration will require a new way of thinking. 

 

• How to combat competition moving forward
  
  With competition comes hostility, but it also makes for better competitors. Instead of finding ways to disqualify other big players, it's up to aviation leaders to up their investments and fine-tune their innovation.

 

Guest Bio - 

 

Michael Bruno is the Senior Business Editor and Community and Conference Content Manager at Aviation Week. A recipient of the Jesse H. Neal award, known as the 'Pulitzer Prize of business media', Michael covers aviation, aerospace, and defense businesses, their supply chains, and related topics. Before joining Aviation Week, Michael was a staff writer for the Washington Post and Bloomberg NBA.

 

To find out more, head to:

https://aviationweek.com/author/michael-bruno# 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bruno-469658a 

 

Learn More About Your Host:

 

Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. 

 

Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.