The RotorHub International Podcast
We are thrilled to launch The RotorHub International Podcast —an exclusive podcast created for B2B professionals in the vertical lift industry.
Hosted by our award-winning editor, Gideon Ewers, each episode dives into the industry’s most compelling topics. With a new episode every two weeks, join us as we uncover industry insights through engaging interviews with a diverse range of expert guests.
Episodes
11 episodes
Safety first: Inside Aviation Safety Programmes with Zahara Oubre
Zahara Oubre, Director of Aviation Safety Programs at mba Aviation, shares her journey leading global safety initiatives across airlines and the Oil and Gas sector. With over 15 years of experience, Zahara talks about driving innovation through...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:27
Ronnie Ries on the future of HUMS systems and technology
In recent years, the ability to use HUMS systems that are not only more accurate than ever before but also progressive reductions in weight, have made them a realistic option for almost every class of helicopter. In this episode GPMS' Mr HUMS R...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:38
Revolutionising vertical lift: magniX's electric future with CTO Riona Armesmith
There are those that hype and there are those that do. In the vertical lift sector, there has been a lot of the former and precious little of the latter. At the forefront of those in the latter camp are magniX. Keep in mind that the company fle...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:35
Fred North: From Hollywood stunts to helping the next generation of pilots
Fred North has become synonymous with the production of action movies. Nine times out of ten, if there is a helicopter doing exciting things, it's Fred in action. But his latest project, leaves the glamour of Hollywood as he focusses on helping...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:34
Inside the Midlands Air Ambulance with Karen Baker: Training, innovation, and saving lives
In this special on-location episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, host Gideon Ewers visits the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at RAF Cosford to explore their cutting-edge training facility. Joined by Aircrew Supervisor and Critical Car...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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12:18
Gary Vermaak on the challenges facing the eVTOL industry
eVTOLs: Fact, Fiction, or Faction?In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, host Gideon Ewers sits down with Gary Vermaak, a senior advisor to the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, to discuss the challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:24
Day 3: Robinson Helicopter's David Smith on innovation, safety, and the future of vertical lift
In our third and final episode, host Gideon Ewers sits down with David Smith, President & CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, to discuss pressing challenges and emerging innovations in the rotorcraft industry. Smith off...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:50
Day 2: EASA's David Solar on automation and the future of pilot roles and Bell's Steve Soliz on the evolving HEMS operations across the world
In our second episode, host Gideon Ewers sits down with David Solar, EASA's Head of General Aviation and Vertical Take Off and Landing and Steve Soliz, Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Segment Manager at Bell.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:29
Day 1: Philippe Lubrano of Rotortrade on the emerging trends and challenges in the vertical lift market
Philippe shares his unique insights from over three decades in the industry, covering the rising demand for new and pre-owned helicopters, supply chain pressures, and workforce challenges. With critical shifts in defence spending, disaster resp...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:41
Clark McGinn on the highs and lows of financing in the helicopter market
There can't be many people on the planet with more knowledge of the helicopter market than our guest in this episode, Clark McGinn. In his time with the Royal Bank of Scotland, CHC Leasing, Waypoint Leasing and latterly at Uplifting Advice, he'...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:28
Stu Sprung on the larger challenges the aerial firefighting community faces as the climate evolves
The devastating wildfires in Southern California have dominated the news cycle. But as he only stepped down as CAL FIRE’s Chief of Flight Operations a few weeks ago, there is no one on earth better placed to talk about the agency’s efforts to c...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:08