The Mother-Daughter Duo Shaping Aviation’s Future

💼 In this powerhouse episode of LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay Dyer sits down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Paula & Amanda Kraft, the women behind Tastefully Yours Catering, Airware, and DaVinci In-Flight Training Institute. ✈️ From starting in aviation catering by accident to becoming leaders in training, innovation, and sustainability — this episode uncovers how passion, resilience, and family values built a multi-business aviation empire. 🎯 Key Moments You’ll Hear About: Starting an aviation catering business in the 1980s How Airware solved problems for aviation kitchens across the US Launching DaVinci Training to elevate flight attendant standards Real talk on glass ceilings, mentorship, and aviation culture Building businesses that balance family, service, and legacy Future plans: DaVinci's new Sarasota location & global sustainability movement 🚀 Whether you're in aviation, entrepreneurship, or want to hear a real story of building a legacy with heart — don’t miss this one. 🛩️ Subscribe for more high-flying stories and leadership in aviation! ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to LD Aviation Podcast 01:10 – Meet Paula & Amanda Kraft 03:00 – The Accidental Start in Aviation Catering 06:00 – Amanda’s Journey from Vet School to Aviation 09:00 – Business Education Meets Aviation Innovation 12:00 – The Family Culture That Became Their Brand 16:00 – Why Travel Changed Their Business Perspective 20:00 – Breaking the “Glass Ceiling” in Aviation 24:00 – Creating Airware: Solving Aviation Catering Challenges 28:30 – The Shift Toward Sustainability in Private Aviation 33:00 – Better Earth & Global Aviation Recycling 35:00 – Launching DaVinci In-Flight Training Institute 40:00 – Pop-the-Vest: Why Hands-On Emergency Training Matters 45:00 – Crazy Real-World Flight Scenarios (Poop, Pets & Passengers!) 48:00 – From Culinary to CPR: Flight Attendant Training That Works 52:00 – Why Their Training Is Montessori-Style & Memorable 56:00 – Building a Legacy: Passion, Mentorship & Raising Standards 01:02:00 – Advice for Women & Families in Aviation Business 01:07:00 – Final Reflections: Passion Makes It Possible #LDAivation #WomenInAviation #AviationLeadership #FlightAttendantTraining #AviationEntrepreneurship #DaVinciTraining #BusinessAviation #PrivateJetLife #Airware #TastefullyYoursCatering 📜 Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: This content is used for educational, commentary, and informational purposes under fair use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices