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Aviation Evolution: A Flight Through History and Accessibility with Lorne Mackenzie

25 Apr 2024

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Welcome to 'The Jump Seat,' the go-to podcast for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. In today's flight, we're cruising through the clouds with Lorne McKenzie, a maverick in the aviation industry. With a legacy rooted in airlines like Canadian Airlines and a trailblazer in regulatory affairs and accessibility, Lorne offers us a cockpit view of the aviation world's transformations. Fasten your seatbelts, as we journey through Lorne's career, from airline startups to championing accessible travel for all.In this episode of "The Jump Seat," Chris Glass sits down with Lorne McKenzie, a seasoned veteran in the aviation industry with extensive experience in airline startups and regulatory affairs. Lorne provides an insider's look at the aviation industry's growth, its challenges, and the advancements in accessible transportation. His journey from opening Canadian Airlines' ticket office in Beijing to influencing policy at WestJet paints a vivid picture of the sector's evolution. The conversation touches on the inception and impact of ULCCs (Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers) in Canada, the necessity of inclusive travel for those with disabilities, and the economic influence airlines have on local communities. As Lorne recounts his endeavors in creating more accessible and cost-effective air travel, he also highlights the importance of engaging those with disabilities in policy-making for a more inclusive future in aviation.

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

01 Jan 1970

El Partidazo de COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

Fin de Semana

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Aviation Evolution: A Flight Through History and Accessibility with Lorne Mackenzie

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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