Anticipating Air Safety Needs with Rockets, Air Taxis and Drones: Nicki Harricharan

In this episode, René sits down with Nicki Harricharan, Operations Program Manager at CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), whose career has spanned from the FAA control centers to leading global conversations about the future of air traffic management. Nicki shares her journey from growing up in Trinidad with a fascination for travel to navigating the complexities of international aviation and integrating new technologies like space launches and unpiloted vehicles.Tune in as they discuss:How Nicki rose from FAA air traffic controller to global aviation leaderWhat it takes to integrate rocket launches, air taxis, and drones into the airspaceLeadership skills that matter most: problem-solving, building trust, and listeningThe challenge of balancing cultural differences and regional priorities in aviationWhy staying curious and embracing learning is key to success in any aviation roleNicki brings a global lens to the future of air traffic management, from integrating rocket launches to shaping how drones and advanced air mobility enter shared airspace. Her perspective highlights both the technical puzzle and the human collaboration it takes to make aviation safer worldwide. Thanks for tuning into the show!Subscribe so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community.https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirls Connect with UsSubscribe to the show so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community! https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirls