Jun 03 2024 28 mins
In this episode of The Jump Seat, Chris Glass sits down with Brian Gleason, an aviation industry veteran with a rich background in operations engineering. Brian shares his journey from his early days at Boeing, through his groundbreaking work on electronic flight bags (EFB) at FedEx, to his current role at Southwest Airlines. They discuss the differences between cargo and passenger airline operations, the evolution of EFB technology, and the future of real-time data integration in aviation. Brian also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by cybersecurity in the aviation industry and shares his favorite travel destinations.