Here you will find all of our recorded episodes. Each conversation offers expert insights, real-world stories, and a front-row seat to the challenges, innovations, and people shaping the rotorcraft industry today.

Season 3 of the RotorHub International Podcast begins with Editor Gideon Ewers joined by Andy Oxenford, author of Reflections of an Oil & Gas Helicopter Pilot, to discuss his experiences across the offshore helicopter industry.

Drawing on decades in oil and gas aviation, Oxenford reflects on offshore operations, career-defining moments and how the industry has evolved over the years, while also sharing insight into the realities and challenges of life as a helicopter pilot.

Season Two

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Editor Gideon Ewers is joined by Ruben García Medina, Managing Director Iberia at Avincis, to discuss the company’s role in supporting critical aerial operations across Europe. From aerial firefighting to search and rescue and emergency medical services, Avincis supports essential missions across the region while helping address the growing challenge of wildfires in Europe.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Gideon Ewers speaks with Colin Waite and Paul Petit-How of Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) about the company’s communications and datalink technologies for aviation, defence and security sectors.

Live from Day 2 of VERTICON, Gideon Ewers speaks with Krister Genmark of Vellox Group about the company’s specialised aviation services and its role in supporting operators across the rotorcraft industry.

Live from VERTICON, Gideon Ewers speaks with Markus Schmitz and Brett J. Gardner of Axnes about the company’s wireless intercom systems and their role in supporting communication and safety across the rotorcraft industry.

In Episode 12 of the RotorHub International Podcast, Gideon Ewers speaks with Capt. Anja Eriksen, pilot, CRM trainer and aviation life coach, about the concept of “Next Gen Safety” and the need for a more proactive approach to aviation safety.

In Episode 11 of the RotorHub International Podcast, Gideon Ewers speaks with Geoff Packer, CEO of HeliSpeed Ltd, about developing the next generation of helicopter pilots and engineers and the importance of high training standards across the rotorcraft industry.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Gideon Ewers speaks with Tobias Nilsson of Web Manuals about digital documentation, compliance management, and the role of digitalisation in rotorcraft operations.

In this episode we sit down with Jonas Goercke, Head of Business Line Flight Training at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH. Jonas explores how training has evolved in the rotorcraft industry and how technologies are redefining pilot training and medium operators.

Our guests are President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, David Smith, Photographer, Jon Davison, and Writer, Jude Brazendale. They share their insights on their recently published book ‘Climb Higher’ exclusively available at EUROPEAN ROTORS!

In this episode, we speak with Simon Tye, Chief Commercial Officer at Avincis Group, to uncover the history and how the company was formed, their mission mission and how it grew to be one of Europe’s leading helicopter and critical aviation service providers.

In this episode, we dive into the world of the used parts market, surplus, component life cycles, and smart sourcing with Jeremy Green, CEO, and Elio Sicheri, Rotary Wing Programme Manager, at Hayward & Green Aviation Ltd.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nicola Winter, pilot, keynote speaker, lecturer, and advisor at ADAC Luftrettung, Nicola’s journey began with a childhood dream of flight that led her to become one of Germany’s first female fighter pilots, before taking that ambition even higher.

In this episode, we are joined by Sara Dhariwal, Lead Appraiser for Helicopters and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Cirium Consultancy. Sara brings a wealth of expertise in aviation asset valuation and market analysis, with a career spanning over a decade at Cirium.

We are excited to welcome Ian Bonthrone, Chief Executive of Air Rescue UK Ltd. From his time as a Search & Rescue Winchman, aviator, and instructor to his current role, Ian has lived a career dedicated to saving lives and advancing rescue capability.

In this episode we’re joined by Luis Muñoz Miller, Regional Sales Manager for the US, Canada, and LATAM at CENTUM, to explore how their innovative LifeSeeker system is transforming search and rescue operations.

We’re joined by two senior leaders from Milestone Aviation. First, we have Pat Sheedy, President and CEO, who has led the company since 2019. Alongside him is Sébastien Moulin, Chief Commercial Officer, appointed in 2024.

We speak to Ryan Weeks, President and CEO of MD Helicopters, on his vision for MD Helicopters, the evolving needs of public safety aviation, and what’s next in the rotorcraft support landscape.

In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Zumkeller, a contract precision longline pilot whose passion for vertical reference flying has taken her across some of Canada’s most rugged and remote landscapes.

Joe shares insights into Bell’s approach to flight training, the evolving needs of pilots in today’s operational landscape, and how strategic planning and collaboration drive performance under pressure.

Mike Martin  and Cody Berg explain how their innovative aerial recue system uses a projected air solution to stabilise the hoist line, offering greater control, increased safety and precision in demanding conditions.

From steering ESG initiatives to building stakeholder trust across regulated industries, Lars-Henrik Thorngreen shares what it takes to lead with vision and deliver long-term value in today’s evolving landscape.

We sit down with industry leaders from Heliflite and Aerosystems to explore how nano drones are revolutionising mission flexibility, enhancing awareness, and integrating seamlessly into modern rotorcraft operations.

With over 15 years of experience, Zahara Oubre, Director of Aviation Safety Programs at mba Aviation, shares her journey leading global safety initiatives across airlines and the Oil and Gas sector.

In this episode GPMS’ Mr HUMS Ronnie Ries shares his insight and vision about where the technology is, where it is going and what it means not only in dollars and cents, but also in in the wider service delivery sense.

Chief Technology Officer Riona Armesmith shares the latest developments at the company and a vision for the coming years. If you are looking for hype you’ve come to the wrong place!

Fred North has become synonymous with the production of action movies. Nine times out of ten, if there is a helicopter doing exciting things, it’s Fred in action. But his latest project focuses on helping the next generation of pilots.

Host Gideon Ewers visits the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s training facility at RAF Cosford to speak with Aircrew Supervisor and Critical Care Paramedic Karen Baker and find out what makes this air ambulance service vital.

From the realities of aircraft certification to operational hurdles, we sit down with Gary Vermaak, a senior advisor to the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, to discuss the challenges facing the eVTOL industry.

There can’t be many people on the planet with more knowledge of the helicopter market than our guest in this episode, Clark McGinn. He’s been at the front when it comes to financing aircraft, and has the scars to prove it!

As he only stepped down as CAL FIRE’s Chief of Flight Operations a few weeks ago, there is no one on earth better placed to talk about the agency’s efforts to combat wildfires on such a scale than our guest, Stu Sprung.