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Hangar X Studios

Hangar X Studios is all about innovation in the aerospace industry. The show is a joint venture between Innovation4Alpha and XTI Aerospace. Episodes will feature pilots, aviation leaders, business aviation experts, engineers and more.

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The Missing Layer of Drone Airspace | Mehrnaz Sabet

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2026/04/16

In this forward-looking episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Cornell PhD candidate and autonomy researcher Mehrnaz Sabet to explore one of the most critical challenges in aerospace today: scaling drone operations safely and efficiently.Rather than framing autonomy as a replacement for humans, Mehrnaz introduces a powerful paradigm—collaborative autonomy—where humans and intelligent systems learn from each other to unlock entirely new operational capabilities. From search and

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He Cracked the Code on Profitable Drone Delivery |...

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2026/04/09

Drone delivery has long been hyped as futuristic—but what if it’s already here, profitable, and scaling faster than most people realize?In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna, Europe’s leading drone delivery company. Bobby pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a sustainable drone delivery business—and why most companies are approaching it the wrong way. From achieving profitable unit economics to redefining logistics

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46:56

Securing theDrones Over D.C. | Christopher Hewlett

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2026/04/02

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Christopher Hewlett—retired Navy Commander and Director of Project ULTRA—to explore how the Department of Defense is accelerating the real-world integration of drones into the national airspace.This isn’t theoretical. Project ULTRA is moving beyond simulations into repeatable, operational BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions—flying real cargo, solving real airspace challenges, and building the data infrastructure needed

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39:35

The Hidden Problem Grounding the Drone Industry | Don...

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2026/03/12

Weather is the hidden limiter of advanced air mobility and drone scale—not batteries, airframes, or autonomy. In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Don Berchoff, founder and CEO of TruWeather Solutions, to unpack the “weather tax” businesses already pay through delays, cancellations, lost payload, and conservative go/no-go decisions driven by uncertainty.Don explains why low-altitude “micro weather” (often at ~1 km resolution or less) is so difficult to observe and

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38:37

DJI Drones Are NOT Banned | Sally French

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2026/03/05

The drone industry is at a pivotal moment — and misinformation is flying just as fast as the aircraft themselves.In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Sally French (aka “The Drone Girl”), one of the most trusted voices in drone journalism, to cut through the noise surrounding the FCC’s recent ruling on foreign-made drones. Are DJI drones banned? Will commercial operators be grounded? Is the U.S. about to fall behind globally? They also explore: The massive

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37:30

The Pandemic Changed Private Jets FOREVER | Emily Deaton

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2026/02/26

In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Emily Deaton, CEO of Jet Aviva, to unpack the post-pandemic transformation of business aviation. From the surge in first-time buyers to the stabilization of demand, Emily shares insider insights into who’s buying aircraft today, what’s driving long-term ownership trends, and what market signals reveal about the broader health of aerospace.They dive into how buyer behavior has evolved since COVID, why the traditional

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An Earth-Shattering Shift in Airline Economics |...

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2026/02/19

Aviation is entering one of the most disruptive economic shifts in its history — and investor Dean Donovan is right at the center of it.In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead welcomes back one of aerospace’s sharpest market minds to unpack where capital is flowing, what technologies are real versus hype, and why the future of aviation will be shaped by defense-driven innovation, hybrid propulsion, drone-enabled services, and radically new aircraft designs like blended wing

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36:25

Drones Can’t Scale Without This Technology | Amit Ganjoo

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2026/02/12

The future of aerospace isn’t just about new aircraft — it’s about building an entirely new digital infrastructure in the sky.In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, one of the world’s leading providers of drone traffic management and mission orchestration platforms. Amit shares how ANRA is helping transform low-altitude airspace into a scalable, software-driven environment capable of supporting millions of autonomous drones,

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41:34

The Real Cause of Aviation Accidents | Mark Groden

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2026/01/29

What if flying a small airplane or helicopter felt as safe—and as simple—as riding an elevator? In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Mark Groden of Skyrise to unpack the company’s mission: redesigning how aircraft are flown through integrated hardware and software.Mark shares the personal tragedy that sparked his focus on aviation safety, then explains how Skyrise’s operating system (SkyOS) and flight assistant (Skyler) reduce pilot workload, eliminate common accident

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We Don’t Need Drone Pilots Anymore | Pramod B Raheja

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2026/01/09

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Pramod B. Raheja, aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Airgility, to explore the rapidly evolving world of autonomous drones and aerial robotics. From flying drones through doorways in GPS-denied environments to redefining what autonomy really means on the battlefield and in public safety, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of AI, robotics, defense, and logistics. Pramod shares how

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This Made Drone Nerds A National Leader | Jeremy...

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2025/12/25

In this fast-paced lightning round, Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO and Founder of Drone Nerds, joins host John Ramstead to unpack some of the most critical shifts happening in the drone and UAS industry today. From the transformative power of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations to the rapid evolution of drone-in-a-box systems, Jeremy shares practical insights on how automation, regulation, and domestic manufacturing are reshaping what’s possible with drones.Listeners also get a

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A Game-Changing Electric Aviation Plan | David Stepanek

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2025/12/18

Bristow’s Chief Transformation Officer David Stepanek returns to Hangar X to share real-world lessons from one of the most credible electric aviation test programs today: commercial-style operations in Norway using BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA (CX). Rather than focusing on limitations, David explains Bristow’s pragmatic “crawl–walk–run” approach—starting with conventional electric flight, validating operations, maintenance, charging, and safety processes, then scaling toward hybrid-electric

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Phantom 3500 Promises 61% Fuel Savings | Scott Drennan

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2025/12/11

In this episode of the HangarX Podcast, host John Ramstead talks with Scott Drennan, President and COO of Otto Aviation, about the breakthrough thinking behind the Phantom 3500—a super-mid business jet built around laminar flow. Fresh off NBAA, Otto announced 300 firm Flexjet orders, signaling strong confidence in an aircraft promising lower fuel burn, coast-to-coast range, and a new cabin experience.Scott shares how Otto uses physics-first aerodynamics, advanced CFD, precision composite

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The Drone Moment We've Been Waiting For | Jeremy...

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2025/12/04

Drones are quickly moving from hobby gear to essential industry infrastructure. In this Hangar X Studios episode, host and ex–fighter pilot John Ramstead talks with Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds, about the shift from consumer drones to enterprise, mission-critical systems.Jeremy shares how Drone Nerds grew from a small retailer into a major U.S. drone partner, and how aerial data is changing public safety, insurance, energy, construction, agriculture, and defense. They cover FAA rules

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Solving Aviation’s Battery Problem

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2025/11/27

Electrification is coming to aviation, but Ampaire’s CEO Kevin Noertker says the practical near-term path is hybrid-electric, not fully electric. In Hangar X, he explains how Ampaire shifted from bold sci-fi concepts to a certifiable retrofit strategy, proven in rugged deployments.Episode Highlights Big belief: Electrification will transform aviation like it did cars. Pivot to hybrid: Full-electric retrofits proved the tech, but hybrids were faster to certify and sell. Infrastructure

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Drones Are Already Solving Real Problems | Manoel Caelho

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead talks with Manoel Coelho, CEO and Founder of Speedbird Aero, the company pioneering autonomous logistics and drone delivery.From launching Brazil’s first certified drone delivery operation to partnerships in Israel, Scotland, and Singapore, Speedbird is proving how unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can transform food, medical, and cargo transport. Manoel shares how his team overcame regulatory and technical hurdles to deliver real-world impact —

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Inside XTI's Vertical Take Off Flight Plan | Steve...

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2025/11/06

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Steve Zohabian, Chief Operating Officer at XTI Aerospace, to discuss how the company is reshaping the future of flight with the TriFan 600. From DARPA’s “Frankenstein” Learjet experiment to the next generation of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, Steve shares how XTI is leveraging proven technology, agile processes, and a visionary team to unlock what he calls the “vertical skyway.” This conversation covers the technical,

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Faster, Safer Aircraft Development | Alex Williams

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2025/10/02

Former fighter pilot and host John Ramstead sits down with Dr. Alex Williams for a fast paced masterclass on building world class engineering cultures and the future of aerospace. Alex traces his path from Pratt & Whitney’s combustor technology group to running research labs inside Apple, where he helped pioneer materials innovations such as 7000 series aluminum for iPhone and the engineered titanium surface for Apple Watch. He contrasts slow,

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00:43:33

Manufacturing Air Revolution | James Viola

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2025/09/23

Former Army helicopter pilot and FAA leader James “Jim” Viola, now President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), joins host John Ramstead to map where aerospace manufacturing and operations are headed next. From composites and 3D printing to data-driven certification, AI, and hybrid-electric propulsion, Jim explains how innovation can move faster while staying safe. He opens up on supply chain bottlenecks, why condition-based

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Manufacturing Air Revolution | James Viola

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2025/09/23

Former Army helicopter pilot and FAA leader James “Jim” Viola, now President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), joins host John Ramstead to map where aerospace manufacturing and operations are headed next. From composites and 3D printing to data-driven certification, AI, and hybrid-electric propulsion, Jim explains how innovation can move faster while staying safe. He opens up on supply chain bottlenecks, why condition-based

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