
No U-Turn
Discussions related to the future of transportation, technology, and our society.
Episodes
55 episodes
Episode 55 - Breaking it Down with Dana Donati
Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes:A return from hiatus and personal updates.Who is Dana Donati and Breaking Down Barriers.Her j...
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Episode 54 - A Practical Approach to AAM with Mandy Nelson
Mandy Nelson, Director of Business Development at The Bristow Group, joins us to share her story and journey in aviation. Our discussion includes:Catch-up and early Beginnings for Mandy.The transition to electric and hybrid...
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Episode 53 - Taking in Some Canadian Ayre
Katherine Ayre, CEO at Cayres, joins us to share her story and journey. Our discussion includes:Advanced air mobility and aviation law.Municipal aviation law and its focus on community aviation.Law school, aviation...
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Episode 52 - Mental Health Awareness: The Guys Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
It's just the three of us, and we get into some heavy stuff:Mental health awareness, our cultures and struggles Parenting, stress release, and cultural dynamics. Mental health struggles and experien...
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Episode 51 - Patti Harburg-Petrich - The Blueprint for Making an Impact
Patti Harburg-Petrich, Vice President at Mott McDonald, joins us to share her story and journey:Start with a few sports updates, industry happenings, and welcome our guest, Patti.Patti shares her story and career in aviatio...
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Episode 50 - From Engineer to Executive: The Journey of an Influential Airport Leader
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport , joins us this week to chat about her journey in aviation.Episode 50! A milestone for the No U-Turn Crew! How Cynthia got started and her storyEngineering, aviat...
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Episode 49 - Planning the future of aviation with Leah
Leah Whitfield, President of the Aviation Planning Group, joins us this week to share her story.Leah shares her journey from a farm in Kentucky to becoming a meteorologist and air traffic controller, with education at Embry-Riddle A...
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Episode 48 - Clint is back for Part 2: Vertiport Infrastructure
We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency ...
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Episode 47 - A slow start to 2024...
In our first chat of the new year, we discuss:A little news and updates from us Airline safety, evacuation procedures, and Boeing's recent issues.Aviation safety and supply chain issues.Prioritizing p...
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Episode 46 - A Recap and Reset with the Crew. Thank you for your support!
Our last chat for 2023! In this epsiode, we discuss:The crew reflects on the past year Holiday movies and AAM progress and milestones in 2023. Electric aircraft development win by Joby, Beta and others…
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Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF
Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover:The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the SwiftiesRugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sportsClint Harper!, hi...
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Episode 44 - That's my Jam
Join us this week for a chat with Jeremy "Jam" Hartley from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Jam making!Career in Aviation and a Move to the UKHealthcare applications for AAM Organ transportation and a Career ...
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Episode 43 - Thariq Kara, from Zimbabwe to the US
Join us this week for our chat with Thariq Kara, CEO of Nuborders and Co-founder of Athstat. In this episode, we discuss: Quick hits on FAA reauthorization and AAM News Getting to know TK Growing up...
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Episode 42 - Dan the man!
Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this summer with Dan Sloat, CEO of Volatus Infrastructure and President and Founder of AAM Institute. In this episode, we discuss:Quick updates on the AAM industry and an initial stu...
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Episode 41 - Laura Chace, DC Superstar!
Join us this week for an episode recorded last month with Laura Chace, President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America.In this episode, we discuss:Ravi's lack of seasonal awarenessAmazing wo...
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Episode 40 - Live from Miami, Tina Millan
Join us this week for an episode recorded earlier this spring during Women’s International History Month with Tina Millan, Aviation Market Director for TRC Companies. In this episode, we discuss:Tina’s unique path to av...
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Episode 39 - Keeping it Gritty with Katelyn
Join us this week with a special guest from beautiful San Diego, Kate McCauely!We discuss:- Chris ranting about banking,- Kate's story and background,- Growing up in Philly,- Investing in Community,- ...
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Episode 38 - The Squad Catches Up
Join us this week for an episode of updates! This week the three of us discuss:-The infamous balloon recently shot down (and some other balloons),-Events and panels we have been and will be involved in,-AeroX, a nonprofit dedica...
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Episode 37 - Two out of Three
This week Ravi and Chris are dropping into your feed with a short episode to check in and bring you some updates! They discuss:-Chris’ recent trip to Hawaii and the aviation issues conference he attended while there,-The Southwest A...
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Episode 36 - That sounds interesting, I'll start Monday!
This week we are joined by Matthew Land, Public Policy & Government Relations at Eve Air Mobility. We discuss:-The World Cup,-Matthew’s story and background,-How he practically became a lobbyist overnight,-What he d...
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Episode 35 - Africa to America - Paying it Back to Pay it Forward
This week we are joined by Naveed Iqbal, CEO of Dolr, a platform created to help students pay off college loans. Join us this week as we discuss:-Current news,-What it was like to grow up in Tanzania,-His doctorate and the impor...
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Episode 34 - The Crew Plays Catch Up
Hello listeners! We are sure you are getting just as excited as us for some Thanksgiving turkey! This week we decided to drop an episode in your feed of just us to get you all caught up on aviation news and happenings. This week we discus...
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Episode 33 - A Different Look at Aviation
This week we are joined by Charlie Kowalczyk, Domestic Sales & Operations Manager at AtlasIED. We discuss:-Current Aviation news including Kittyhawk, Wisk,and the AAM Bill,-The many things Charlie does as it pertains to th...
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Episode 32 - Leading the Charge for Electrification of Aviation
This week we are joined by Diana Siegel, Chief Financial Officer at Electra. We discuss:-Her many travels and how she began her career in Advanced Air Mobility,-How she projects eVTOLS and eSTOLS into the airspace,-The infrastru...
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Episode 31 - A Passion for Community and Innovation
We had to upload a new episode due to a technical error with the previous one. If you downloaded the last Ep. 31, please enjoy this one instead!This week we are joined by power couple Purnima Thakre and Zach Braiker, COO AND CEO of Refi...
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