
Open Skies Podcast
The Open Skies Podcast; sharing the untold and almost-lost stories from airline + aviation companies worldwide.
Episodes
15 episodes
The High Cost of Flying: Fixing Canada’s Broken Aviation System
In this eye-opening episode, host Chris Glass is joined by airline veterans Bob Cummings and Richard Bartrem, who offer a frank and informed take on the state of Canadian aviation. With decades of experience at the helm of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:21:28

Disrupting the Hangar: Tech, Data, and the Future of MRO with Aero Next Gen
In this episode of Open Skies, host Chris Glass welcomes Monica Badra, founder of Aero Next Gen, a trailblazing tech broker bringing digital transformation to the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) space. With a un...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:25

The Art of Flight: From Combat to Airshows and the Future of Sustainable Aviation
In this electrifying episode of The Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with Captain David Deere, a seasoned pilot with an extraordinary aviation career spanning from fighter jets to commercial airliners. Captain Deere share...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:02

The Heart of Aviation: Volunteer Pilots Making a Difference
In this inspiring episode of The Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with Kristina De Marzio, Hope Air’s Manager of Community Engagement, to explore the crucial role of volunteer pilots in providing life-saving travel for pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:38

Flying for Hope: How Aviation is Saving Lives Across Canada
In part two of The Open Skies Podcast series on Hope Air, host Chris Glass sits down with Jon Collins, Chief Development Officer, to discuss the ongoing challenge of ensuring that no Canadian is left behind when it comes to accessing m...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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18:23

Flying for a Cause: The Story of Hope Air’s Life-Changing Mission
In this episode of The Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with Mark Rubinstein, Chief Hope Officer of Hope Air, to discuss the organization’s incredible mission: ensuring that all Canadians, regardless of financial means or...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:06

Leadership Under Pressure: Nate Glover's Journey from Ground Ops to Bestselling Author
In this compelling episode of The Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with aviation leader and soon-to-be bestselling author, Nate Glover, to explore his dynamic career and experiences during one of the industry’s most chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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43:38

Navigating Mergers, Menus, and Milestones: Sandra Pineau-Boddison’s Aviation Story
In this episode of The Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass welcomes aviation veteran Sandra Pineau-Boddison to discuss her remarkable career spanning decades in airline catering, onboard services, and customer experience. From her hum...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:55

Smart Counting for Smarter Flying: How AI is Changing Airline Catering
In this episode of the Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with David Hailey, the founder of Countifi, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming inventory management in the airline industry. Drawing on years of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:13

Behind the Menu: The Hidden World of In-Flight Dining with Simon Soni
Simon Soni, a veteran in the world of airline catering, joins the Open Skies Podcast to take us on an in-depth journey behind the scenes of in-flight dining. With over 30 years of experience at iconic airlines like British Airways, Virgin Atlan...
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42:58

The Future of Airports: WestJet and Embross on the Rise of Self-Service
In this insightful episode of the Jump Seat Podcast, host Chris Glass is joined by Liz Baring from Embross and Ryan Potter from WestJet to explore the rapidly evolving world of airport self-service technology. The conversati...
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44:09

Navigating the Skies: Charles Duncan's Aviation Journey and Industry Insights
Join us for a captivating journey through the skies as we welcome Charles Duncan, a seasoned veteran of the airline industry, to the Open Skies podcast. Charles's career takes off in 1996 at Continental Airlines, where his innovative approach t...
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55:22

Aviation Innovation: Parm Sidhu on Abbotsford’s Airport Evolution
In this episode of the Open Skies Podcast host Chris Glass takes listeners on location to the Abbotsford Airport, where he sits down with Parm Sidhu, the airport's General Manager. Parm shares his incredible journey from a Zamboni driver to the...
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33:27

Transforming the Aviation Industry: James Wong on Big Data, Cargo Growth, and Global Markets
In this episode of the Open Skies Podcast, host Chris Glass sits down with James Wong, Senior Vice President at Menzies, to discuss his fascinating career in aviation. From his early days in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets to pivotal roles at Wes...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:34
