The Fly Angle: The Official RDU Airport Podcast

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The Fly Angle: The Official RDU Airport Podcast

The Fly Angle is Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s official podcast. Each episode takes you behind-the-scenes at RDU, meeting special guests and exploring what happens each day at a busy international airport. Hosted by RDU’s Communications, Government & Community Affairs staff, The Fly Angle is for occasional flyers and #AvGeeks alike.

  1. 01/02/2024

    Episode 22: How Do Airports Replace Runways?

    In This Episode: RDU recently broke ground on the replacement of its primary runway — but it’s not as simple as just building a new road. RDU’s runway engineer Ron Jewett sits down with co-hosts Jake and Stephanie to talk about “the most important two miles of pavement in North Carolina.” Meanwhile, find out where the airport’s two newest international airlines are set to start flying in 2024.   Episode Guest: Ron Jewett is vice president of facilities asset management at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. With more than two decades of aviation construction engineering experience, Jewett oversees RDU’s construction and repair efforts for airport facilities.   Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode.   Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    23 min

  2. 08/17/2023

    Episode 21: Breeze Airways’ David Neeleman Talks Airline Trends

    In This Episode: David Neeleman — founder of jetBlue and other airlines — has made a splash this year at Raleigh-Durham International Airport with his newest venture, Breeze Airways. Neeleman joins the podcast to share the experience, and what he sees next for aviation. Meanwhile, co-hosts Jake and Stephanie cover route planning, Air France’s new flight in North Carolina and more. Episode Guest: David Neeleman is an entrepreneur who has founded several airlines, including jetBlue, WestJet, Azul and more. His latest airline, Breeze Airways, began operating in 2021. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    27 min

  3. 03/13/2023

    Episode 20: CLEAR’s Identity Service Is Changing Airport Screening

    In This Episode: It was one of the most-requested service additions at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and now, CLEAR’s popular identity verification lanes and kiosks are open in both of RDU’s terminals. Co-hosts Jake Potter and Stephanie Hawco sit down with Kyle McLaughlin, senior vice president of operations at CLEAR, to learn about how the service works and why flyers are so eager to sign up. Meanwhile, Jake and Stephanie tackle all the new airlines and routes coming to RDU this spring, and do a little international trip planning. Episode Guest: Kyle McLaughlin is senior vice president of operations at CLEAR, an international identity platform available in airports, stadiums and events. Prior to joining CLEAR, McLaughlin served as CEO of endurance event series Tough Mudder. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    22 min

  4. 12/07/2022

    Episode 19: Meet ABQ, DCA, IAD Airports

    In This Episode: You’ve asked to hear from other airports on the podcast – and this episode, you get to hear about three! First, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter welcome Amanda Ohbayashi, who handles digital marketing for Washington Reagan (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) airports, to learn about aviation in the nation’s capital. Then, Stephanie Kitts joins to recap her tenure leading social media for Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) – and share things to check out while in New Mexico. Meanwhile, Jake and Mary answer questions about CLEAR and new international service at RDU. Episode Guests: Amanda Ohbayashi is digital marketing specialist for Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, where she connects flyers to the Washington, D.C. area’s two major airports, Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. Stephanie Kitts is creative services manager at The Quotient Group, leading marketing efforts for a variety of aviation clients. Kitts recently served as digital content coordinator for Albuquerque International Sunport, where she managed social media and other creative and digital content for New Mexico’s capital airport. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    32 min

  5. 10/06/2022

    Episode 18: Planning Your Aviation Career with RDU’s Kirsten Nicholas

    In This Episode: There’s no shortage of work to do each day at a busy international airport. RDU’s new head of recruiting Kirsten Nicholas stops by the studio to talk about the Airport Authority’s plans to hire operations staff, firefighters and other roles, and how people interested in aviation can plan their next career move. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter talk seat assignment etiquette, and share upcoming construction projects around campus. Episode Guest: Kirsten Nicholas is director of recruiting at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. With more than 20 years of experience recruiting for Fortune 500 members in education, healthcare and packaging, Nicholas is co-author of career development university textbook Paths in a Working Life – Charting your 21st Century Career. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    27 min

  6. 08/11/2022

    Episode 17: Duke University Takes Higher Education to the Skies

    In This Episode: During Mike Schoenfeld’s 14 years as Duke’s top communicator, RDU helped the university connect students with learning opportunities in 75 countries. He stops by to tell us how our world-class airport supports the Research Triangle’s world-class colleges and universities. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Stephanie Hawco talk about jet-setting to Paris, cooking up new dining options in a first-of-its-kind ghost kitchen and how RDU is making air travel more inclusive for guests with disabilities that might not be obvious. Episode Guest: Mike Schoenfeld is signing off as the Vice President of Public Affairs and Government Relations and Chief Communications Officer at Duke University, where he saw firsthand how RDU connects students, alumni and campuses around the world. Mike is a longtime advocate for RDU and former chair of the Regional Transportation Alliance, where he encouraged business groups to focus on the value of air travel.  He is also a self-described airplane geek who has been flying through RDU for forty years. He shares his observations about what the airport means to the Triangle and why you just might run into him at Observation Park. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    28 min

  7. 07/07/2022

    Episode 16: Designing Great Airports

    In This Episode: Architecture and design fans, this episode’s for you. Our resident architect guru Jaymes Carter stops by the podcast studio to talk about what goes into planning, designing and constructing airport terminals, customs stations and other aviation facilities. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter dive into an RDU history lesson, and cover the newly-relaxed testing requirements for re-entering the U.S. from international flights. Episode Guest: Jaymes Carter is vice president of buildings and building systems at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where he leads RDU’s architecture and design efforts for terminals, parking facilities and other airport structures. A 25-year industry veteran, Carter’s work spans from state and higher education facilities to industrial, commercial and public/private projects. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    28 min

  8. 05/26/2022

    Episode 15: Raleigh to Reykjavik! Icelandair CEO, Visit NC Talk About RDU’s Newest International Flight

    In This Episode: With Icelandair’s new nonstop service to the Land of Fire and Ice, RDU added back its first transatlantic flight in more than two years. Co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter go behind-the-scenes with Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason to learn about how the airline chose North Carolina for its newest destination. Later, Visit NC’s Heidi Walters drops in to talk about how the tourism group is getting Icelanders excited to visit the Tar Heel State. Episode Guests: Bogi Nils Bogason was named President and CEO Icelandair Group in December 2018 after having served as the Chief Financial Officer since 2008. He was the CFO of Askar Capital from January 2007 until he joined Icelandair Group and the CFO of Icelandic Group from 2004-2006. Heidi Walters is the Senior Director of Partner & Industry Relations for Visit North Carolina, a Division of the Economic Development Partnership of NC, where she oversees the tourism marketing efforts for international visitation, group tour, sports and community development. Walters has more than 30 years’ experience in both marketing and operations for the tourism industry. Send Us Airmail! We want to hear from you – drop us an email at communications@rdu.com to let us know what you’d like to hear on The Fly Angle. Be sure to include your name and other details about yourself and we might feature your Airmail in an upcoming episode. Music “Moment” — Amine Maxwell Music provided by Audio Library Plus

    29 min
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The Fly Angle is Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s official podcast. Each episode takes you behind-the-scenes at RDU, meeting special guests and exploring what happens each day at a busy international airport. Hosted by RDU’s Communications, Government & Community Affairs staff, The Fly Angle is for occasional flyers and #AvGeeks alike.

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