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Love all things flying?Industry veteran Jeff Miller is here to help you feel more connected to the skies.Enjoy the friendliest of welcomes as Jeff takes you behind the news, shares tales from history and shares the stories that matter.Got a question for Jeff? Get in touch on dapodcast85@gmail.com and he might just feature it on the show!www.destinationaviation.org
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- 3 weeks ago1h 36m
Episode 80 - Dan Cooper… Who B. That?
Dan Cooper… Who B. That? His name wasn't D.B. Cooper. At least... probably not. In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Flight 305 in Portland, headed for Seattle—and became part of one of aviation's most enduring mysteries. In this episode of Destination Aviation, we're diving into the airplane, the hijacking, the infamous jump, the money, the clues, and the question that still hasn't been answered more than half a century later: Who was Dan Cooper... and what happ...
- Aug 5, 202659 min
Episode 79 – Is Sentient Jet Becoming Self-Aware? A Conversation with Alan Walsh
The title may be tongue-in-cheek, but the conversation is all about the future of private aviation. In Episode 79 of Destination Aviation, I sit down with Alan Walsh, President & CEO of Sentient Jet, to discuss how technology is reshaping the private aviation industry while keeping the customer experience at the center of it all. We explore Sentient Jet's pioneering role as the inventor of the jet card, how digital tools like app-based and text-to-book services are changing the way travel...
- Jul 21, 202650 min
Episode 78 - Destination Aviation: Food for Thought with Andy Ellwood
In this episode of Destination Aviation, we sit down with entrepreneur Andy Ellwood to explore an incredible journey that spans private aviation, Silicon Valley, and the future of grocery shopping. Andy shares how he went from selling private jets for Warren Buffett to building startups acquired by Facebook and Google, before setting his sights on solving one of the biggest challenges facing families today—making grocery shopping smarter, more transparent, and more affordable. Along the way, ...
- Jul 8, 20261h 50m
Episode 77 - Curt Castagna? We Can Stand Ya!
What does it take to lead one of aviation's most influential organizations? In this episode of Destination Aviation, I sit down with Curt Castagna, President & CEO of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), for a conversation that goes far beyond titles and job descriptions. Curt shares his journey through the aviation industry, the experiences that shaped his leadership style, and what it's like guiding NATA during a pivotal time for business aviation and general aviation. We...
- Jun 20, 20261h 2m
Episode 76 - Vanished Over Pittsburgh: The Lost B-25 Ghost Bomber Mystery
In 1956, a U.S. Air Force B-25 Mitchell bomber was flying a routine Cold War training mission when everything started to go wrong over western Pennsylvania. Low on fuel and running out of options, the crew made a desperate decision to put the aircraft down in the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh. What followed was a dramatic emergency ditching that was witnessed by many—and initially thought to be a survivable crash. But then something unexpected happened. The aircraft that everyone saw go i...
- Jun 7, 202658 min
Episode 75 - Flipping Out Over Drones with Beth Flippo
What started as a hectic pharmacy run with four kids turned into a mission to transform how goods move through communities. In this episode of Destination Aviation, Jeffrey Miller sits down with Beth Flippo, founder and CEO of DEXA, one of the few FAA-certified drone carriers in the United States. Beth shares her journey from technology and defense systems to building a company at the forefront of autonomous aviation and last-mile logistics. The conversation explores the realities of drone de...
- May 28, 20261h 13m
Episode 74 - Erin O'Donnell: The Busiest Square Mile in Aviation
In this episode of Destination Aviation, Jeff sits down with aviation executive Erin O'Donnell to talk about her incredible journey through one of the most dynamic industries in the world. From a young age, Erin’s mother encouraged her to pursue a stable and meaningful career path — a push that eventually led her into aviation. Along the way, unexpected moments helped shape her career, including inspiration from none other than Sir Paul McCartney, who reminded her why aviation and travel matt...
- May 15, 20261h 35m
Episode 73 - The Not-So-Silent Falcon: Grant “Slider” Bishop on AI, Airpower & Wild Weasels
In this episode of Destination Aviation, we sit down with Grant “Slider” Bishop — CEO of Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, decorated F-16 Wild Weasel combat veteran, former Squadron Commander, and aviation innovator with a career that spans military aviation, aerospace technology, AI, and unmanned systems. Grant shares the incredible journey that first pulled him into aviation, from his early flying ambitions to combat missions and his transition into leading-edge aerospace technology. We dive ...
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Love all things flying?Industry veteran Jeff Miller is here to help you feel more connected to the skies.Enjoy the friendliest of welcomes as Jeff takes you behind the news, shares tales from history and shares the stories that matter.Got a question for Jeff? Get in touch on dapodcast85@gmail.com and he might just feature it on the show!www.destinationaviation.org
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