Hangar X Studios
Hangar X Studios
Podcast Description
Hangar X Studios is all about innovation in the aerispace 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 podcast focuses on innovation in the aerospace industry, highlighting topics such as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology, leadership in aviation, and diversity and inclusion in business strategies. Episodes include stories like Stephanie Chung's rise to aviation leadership and discussions on advanced air mobility with experts like Dave Stepanek, exploring the challenges and opportunities in transforming air travel for the future.
HangarX 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.
(TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ In this episode of HangarX, we sit down with Kenny Morrow, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Aviation, live from Verticon 2025.
Kenny shares how Metro combines scale, innovation, and a family-run ethos to deliver lifesaving aviation every day. From partnerships with Beta, AW09, and Airbus to Metro University and employee-first healthcare, this conversation reveals the business, culture, and leadership behind the scenes of America’s largest air medical operator.
*KENNY MORROW’S LINKS*
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-morrow-58116443/
*METRO AVIATION’S LINKS*
Metro Aviation: https://www.metroaviation.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metroaviation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroAviation/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metro-aviation-inc./
X: https://x.com/MetroAviation
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*LISTEN TO HANGAR X PODCAST:*
Apple Podcasts
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https://youtu.be/O_2sWqkci78?si=1–2xAtiIOEjT36m
https://youtu.be/Wpm4Wx2pOUI?si=YxKEI1mlB8h-DEnF
https://youtu.be/Cf597pyBeZc?si=YUHRot2yu5Cts_le
https://youtu.be/zy7u-_RAC6Y?si=1daP7Om-byOMrWbz
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – A life saved by Metro Aviation
01:20 – Metro’s mission & structure explained
02:30 – Aircraft completions & green airframes
04:00 – 175 aircraft, 42 programs: how they manage scale
05:30 – Site managers, regional structure, and team culture
06:20 – What is Metro University? Growing leaders from within
07:50 – Healthcare, finance, and employee-first values
09:00 – The future of air ambulance: Beta, AW09, and H145
11:00 – Investing in the next generation of pilots
12:10 – Final thoughts: flying forward with purpose
Host: John Ramstead
Follow the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnramstead/
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