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Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

  1. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-09 - Magic Mirror - Ramón Miró (Season 1, Episode 12)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Ramón Miró, President and Director General of Corporación Quiport, the private-sector operator of Quito International Airport in Ecuador to peer into the magic mirror and bear his soul. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you. #AviationPodcast #AirportLeadership #OpenMic #airportIR #Modalis #AirportManagement #AviationLeadership #privatization #ppp #p3 #quito #ecuador #quiport #p3 #ppp #privatization

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-09 - Crazy Stories - Ramón Miró (Season 1, Episode 12)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Ramón Miró,  President and Director General of Corporación Quiport, the private-sector operator of Quito International Airport in Ecuador. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you. #AviationPodcast #AirportLeadership #OpenMic #airportIR #Modalis #AirportManagement #AviationLeadership #privatization #ppp #p3 #quito #ecuador #quiport #p3 #ppp #privatization

  3. Oct 28

    IR Open Mic - 26-09 - Full Interview with Ramón Miró (Season 1, Episode 12)

    Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape. In this episode, the Season 1 finale, Curtis speaks with Ramon Miro, President and Director General of Corporación Quiport, the private-sector operator of Quito International Airport in Ecuador. Drawing on more than two decades in aviation and infrastructure investment, Ramon shares his perspective on airport privatization, the importance of long-term investment partnerships, and the role of airports as catalysts for economic development. Together, they explore the evolution of Quito's airport concession, the opportunities for private investment in North America, and the lessons learned from building and operating a world-class airport in an emerging market. They dive into: ✈️ The evolution of Quito International Airport—from its Canadian roots and ambitious greenfield construction project to a world-class aviation gateway in the Andes. 🌎 How private investment, pension funds and international airport operators are transforming airport infrastructure across Latin America, and what Canada and the United States can learn from these models. 🏗️ The role of long-term concessions, changing shareholder structures and strong governance in delivering resilient, financially sustainable airport operations. 🤝 Why airport success depends on understanding passenger demand, embracing airline competition and building strong relationships with carriers, investors and local communities. 💡 Ramon's unconventional journey into aviation—from engineering and infrastructure finance to airport development—and why curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to embrace new opportunities are essential leadership qualities. Timestamps: 1:23 Airports Worldwide, Houston Airports and the origins of Quito's concession 2:46 Changing shareholders and the role of pension funds in airport investment 6:25 Building Quito International Airport: A Canadian-backed greenfield success story 11:25 Leading an airport through the pandemic and airline restructuring 15:03 Open skies, competition and the importance of passenger demand 19:23 From engineering and finance to a career in aviation 23:04 Crazy aviation stories: An unforgettable encounter with the SR-71 Blackbird 28:52 Airport privatization in Canada and the United States 35:31 Leadership, family and finding balance outside aviation 39:01 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Ramon 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders. 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes. 💬 Like and Comment: What lessons can Canada and the United States learn from successful airport privatization models in Latin America? 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/openmic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you. #aviationpodcast #QuitoAirport #AirportPrivatization #AirportInvestment #OpenMic #Modalis #AirportManagement #AviationLeadership

  4. Oct 5 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-08 - Magic Mirror - Jonny Andersen (Season 1, Episode 11)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Jonny Andersen, CEO of Aruba Airport Authority to peer into the magic mirror and bear his soul. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  5. Oct 5 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-08 - Crazy Stories - Jonny Andersen (Season 1, Episode 11)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Jonny Andersen, CEO of Aruba Airport Authority to share crazy stories from his wide-ranging aviation career spanning Scandinavia, East Africa and the Caribbean. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  6. Sep 30

    IR Open Mic - 26-08 - Full Interview with Jonny Andersen (Season 1, Episode 11)

    Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape. In this episode, Curtis speaks with Jonny Andersen, CEO of Aruba Airport Authority. From his early days with Scandinavian Airlines in northern Norway to airport leadership roles in Norway, Kenya, Curaçao and now Aruba, Jonny shares lessons from a truly international aviation career and explores how airports can unlock economic opportunity, improve the passenger journey, and build stronger connections between destinations and the world. They dive into: ✈️ Jonny’s global aviation journey—from Scandinavian Airlines and Norway’s airport system to executive leadership in Kenya, Curaçao and Aruba. 🌍 The enormous potential of aviation in Africa, the challenges of connecting the continent, and Jonny’s experience helping Nairobi secure last-point-of-departure status for direct flights to the United States. 🏝️ What makes island airports different—and why tourism, route development and seamless passenger processing are so critical to destinations like Aruba. 🇺🇸 How U.S. preclearance gives Aruba a competitive advantage and how new technology is helping the airport cut passenger processing times and eliminate bottlenecks. 🤝 Why understanding both the airline and airport sides of the business—and building a strong global network—can make airport leaders more effective. Timestamps: 4:13 From Norway to Kenya: Building a global aviation career 5:03 Aviation’s untapped potential across Africa 7:22 Connecting Nairobi and New York: Achieving last-point-of-departure status 14:52 From Curaçao to Aruba: Leading island airports 16:27 U.S. preclearance and transforming Aruba’s passenger journey 24:00 Crazy aviation stories: Twin Otters in northern Norway 27:48 Airlines, airports and who really owns the passenger experience 36:34 Networking, international careers and advice for aviation professionals 45:18 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Jonny 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders. 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes. 💬 Like and Comment: How can airports use technology to make the passenger journey more seamless without losing the human element? 🌐 Visit https://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  7. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-07 - Magic Mirror - Angela Gittens (Season 1, Episode 10)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Angela Gittens, former Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World and current President of Schiphol USA to take the Magic Mirror challenge. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  8. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-07 - Crazy Stories - Angela Gittens (Season 1, Episode 10)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Angela Gittens, former Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World and current President of Schiphol USA to share crazy stories from her remarkable career in the airport sector. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

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Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

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