5 GSW Podcasts That Shaped the Ground Support Conversation in 2025
Throughout 2025, Ground Support Worldwide’s podcast series brought industry leaders, innovators, and advocates together to explore some of the most pressing issues facing aviation ground operations.
From electric GSE and wireless charging to accessibility, workforce training, and the evolution of global industry organizations, these conversations offered practical insight and thoughtful perspective for ground support professionals navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Here are five standout podcast episodes from the year.
1. WiTricity CEO: Wireless Power Offers a Safer, Low-Maintenance Path for Electric GSE
WiTricity CEO Joe Benz discusses how wireless charging technology is emerging as a practical solution for the growing number of electric vehicles used in aviation ground operations. Based on magnetic resonance power transfer, WiTricity’s system enables equipment to charge automatically by parking over a pad, eliminating cables, connectors, and manual plug-in processes.
2. Freedom to Fly: How Airports, Airlines and Ground Support Can Transform Travel for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Accessibility advocate Brett Heising, founder of BH Accessibility Consulting, joins the podcast to discuss the real-world challenges passengers with reduced mobility face, from unsafe aisle-chair transfers to damaged mobility devices. The conversation explores where ground handling practices fall short and how airports, airlines, and service providers can take meaningful steps toward more dignified and reliable accessibility.
3. How Departures Aviation is Using VR and AI to Improve Training and Customer Service
Gary Nunley, CEO of Departures Aviation, shares how the Philadelphia-based cabin cleaning company is integrating virtual reality and artificial intelligence into its employee training programs. Nunley explains how immersive training tools can accelerate learning, improve consistency, and empower frontline employees, ultimately leading to higher service quality and stronger operational performance.
4. An Architect of IAEMA: Andreas Funk on Building a Ground Support Equipment Legacy
Andreas Funk, a central figure in the formation of the International Aviation Equipment Management Association (IAEMA) in 2009, speaks with Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier about the organization’s origins and long-term impact. The discussion traces the evolution of IAEMA and the International GSE Expo, highlighting how collaboration, standardization, and industry advocacy have helped shape today’s global ground support equipment community.
5. Grupo EULEN COO John Jones Talks About Opportunities for Growth in Ground Handling
Grupo EULEN COO John Jones outlines the company’s approach to growth in a competitive ground handling market. He discusses proactive bidding strategies, investments in technology, and enhanced training programs designed to improve employee retention and operational resilience, offering insight into how service providers are positioning themselves for sustainable expansion.