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Hosting the EVA Podcast Chris Notter, and Down to Earth with Terry Virts.
Aviation and aerospace are constantly changing and evolving. Eva podcasts offer an exclusive look into the journeys undergone by some of the industry’s most influential leaders and erudite experts, charting their trials and tribulations, great successes, strong mentors and many exhilarating stories, frank open discussions on nuanced subjects and hard–hitting reality checks.
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Join Chris on the EVA Podcast
Featuring such compelling characters from commercial aviation like Des Vertannes, Mervyn Walker and Steve Varsano from the world of business aviation, each episode is sure to have you hooked from the start. With new episodes released every week, you can get your regular fix of aviation wisdom by subscribing to our YouTube and Podcasts channels. Nice to have you along for the ride.
Join Terry with Down to Earth
Talking with special guests every week on issues such as science, politics, business & entrepreneurship, film & TV, sport and of course ‘SPACE’! Every week we’ll be mixing interesting people with hot topics and cosmic perspectives. Join us for open and honest discussions on the issues that matter such as: how do we fix our divided & broken political system, will humans finally land on Mars and who will win the World Series!

Patrik O Tschirch, CEO of Frankfurt-based LUG aircargo handling
Chris and Patrik talk about colourful characters in the industry, outdated processes and how to balance the industry between different players. The pair also discuss

Chris is joined by Steven Polmans, Director Cargo & Logistics at Brussels Airport Company
Chris talks to Steven about the problems facing airports in Europe, gives his thoughts on some of the awards won by Brussels Airport and discusses

Welcome Marva Richards, Operations Manager at Airport Services Antigua, a true and dynamic force of energy and enthusiasm
We welcome Marva – a true and dynamic force of energy and enthusiasm. A very engaged Lady and one with a genuine focus on Customer

Firing away with Chris this week is Reacton Fire Suppression and Fireward Director Sam Malins
Chris and Sam talk training, raising awareness of fire safety processes and how to deal with panic in the event of a blaze. Sam also

From Lufthansa to Etihad to Menzies: Robert Fordree on a life in cargo
Chris and Robert discuss their shared cargo history, alongside their views on managements style, soft cargo volumes and standardisation across the industry. Robert also talks

From Mexico to CEO: Sebastiaan Scholte on his life in air cargo to date
Chris talks to Sebastiaan about his time as chairman of TIACA, his views on digitisation and why he thinks more young people should be attracted

Chris is joined by Chairman of Transputec Ltd, Rickie Sehgal (no relation to Steven)
This episode we have Rickie Sehgal – no relation to the martial arts man of danger and intrigue. However, he is a man of discipline

Woo Kam Weng, Born, CEO at POS Aviation, bred and polluted: the story of Pos Aviation’s ‘Elephant Man’
Chris is joined this week by Woo Kam Weng, CEO of Pos Aviation, as they discuss the ‘tsunami’ of e-commerce, aviation’s technology adoption challenge and

Walid Khoury, Managing Partner at ALS Logistic Solutions, a bar of opportunity
Chris and Walid discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the air cargo handling industry, including automation, pharmaceuticals and bringing the next generation into the

Chris speaks to Omar Hariri, the young CEO of Saudia Cargo
Chris speaks to Omar Hariri, the young CEO of Saudia Cargo – a man with a gift for leadership, a fondness for rock music and

Chris and Olivier diagnose their shared illness – the cargo virus. Olivier Bijaoui, President at OB Invest
Chris Notter and Olivier Bijaoui diagnose their shared illness – the cargo virus – and explore the life of a “man of wealth and taste.”

Steven Dickson of Skylight Aviation on how he built his business
Steven Dickson – most definitely one of the brightest and most energetic of young men in the business. His memory and his focus on solutions

Chris and Mervyn throw eggs and catch up. Mervyn Walker, EVP Operations Support at Menzies Aviation
Chris and Mervyn throw eggs and catch up: hear the pair look back on the black part of the Guinness. Join them as they cry

Captain finance – PHD. A marathon. Atilla Korkmazoglu, President – Ground Handling & Cargo (EMEA) at Celebi Aviation
Here is a man who always looks good, carries a certain style very well. Always in a snappy suit and has a great sense of

Up up and away. Rudolf Steiner, SVP Head of Commercial, Europe at Swissport
Here is a big man with a gentle approach to all that he does — Always present and always willing to help and support. A

Tiptoeing through logistics from fun to fact. Nadia Dunn
Chris and Nadia chat about mentors, presenting awards and, of course, the topic of cosmetic surgery on big toes. Nadia also discusses her extensive experience

Footsteps From Feltham. Martin Burt, CEO & Owner at Worldwide energy logistics
Chris and Martin talk growing up near Heathrow, near motorway misses in their youth and why being called peasant can be something of a compliment.

From Fleet Street to flight deck: a Feltham lad’s story. Roy Gadsby, Manager Baggage Services at Bahrain Airport Company
Chris and Roy reminisce about well-spent redundancy packages, playing on the pitch at Wembley and entertaining soldiers in Yugoslavia. Also in this episode, learn which

A Happy Man. Stewart Angus, Divisional Senior Vice President, International Airport Operations at dnata
Chris and Stewart on how to make decisions in business, the most valuable asset a person can have, and the problems associated with going viral.

Running to succeed, I don’t see, I don’t hear, but I have no fear! Adel Sallam, Marketing & External communications at Saudia Cargo
Chris talks to Saudia Cargo’s Adel Sallam about the wide-ranging potential of the podcast vehicle: why it is the most effective medium to reach young

Chris is joined by Phil Brown – CEO Orlando Airport & Executive Airport
Phil Brown – CEO Orlando Airport & Executive Airport Biggest Airport in the state of Florida 8th in the US for PAX traffic – Good

The Weekend Show with Chris Notter and Steven Dickson (part 61)
What a Saturday! Riding on the wave of the England team success! Brilliant. Apologies to anyone else who’s team have already departed. The hunger and

Chris is joined by Chellie Cameron, Chief Executive Officer at Philadelphia Intl Airport
Rochelle ‘Chellie’ L Cameron – CEO of both Philadelphia International Airport and the Northeast Philadelphia International Airport. Incredible energy and engagement. Real positivity and open

The Weekend Show with Chris Notter and Steven Dickson (part 60)
Back in the UK for this week’s show. Not much Aviation talk – more like a review of a soap opera this week and focus

TURBULENCE with Mr. David A Banmiller, Retired Airline Executive and Author (Chapter 11)
Our journey through the book and interaction with David Banmiller is coming to an end. Session 13 – Chapter 11 Another great opener – ‘Let’s

Chris is joined by Tim Wakeford – CEO Caeli Nova
Great name – Fresh Air! Caeli Nova – ‘Launches emergency oxygen system which helps reduce fuel and emissions’ – the name is Cordillera – ‘Mountain
EVA Podcast with Chirs Notter
Chris Notter started his career with H.M. Customs & Excise before moving into Freight Forwarding. He entered the Airline side of the business, spending 29 years with German Carrier Lufthansa. Chris always references Lufthansa as being “the best possible training platform that anyone could have been given in their early career years.” Since then, Chris has held senior leading industry roles including – Head of Cargo with Etihad, both VP of Operations at the HUB and VP of Network with Qatar Airways. He was the VP Network Operations and Chief Ground Handling Officer at Saudi Cargo. Chris has recently returned to Consultancy as well as hosting the EVA Podcast series.
Down to Earth with Terry Virts
Col. Terry Virts (ret) served as a U.S. Air Force test fighter pilot, is a NASA veteran of two spaceflights and a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Harvard Business School. Terry is a celebrated thought leader, speaker and author whose seven months in space included: piloting the Space Shuttle; commanding the International Space Station; three spacewalks; and performing scientific experiments. Terry went on to found Endeavour Renewable Energy, a company producing renewable diesel, hydrogen, electricity, biochar, and graphene. He also serves as guest lecturer at Harvard Business School and the USC School of Cinematic Arts and speaks at corporate and public events around the globe, sharing stories and leadership perspectives from his time in space.
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