When a Simple Interview Turns Into a Reflection Moment

Every once in a while, something small makes you pause - and reminds you how far things have come.

A little while ago, I got an email from Shauli Zacks, content editor at SafetyDetectives, asking if I’d be open to a short interview about ERP.aero, how it started, what we’ve learned, and where aviation tech is heading.

It wasn’t a big production. Just six thoughtful questions. But somewhere between the first draft and the final edit, it turned into a great moment of reflection, not just about what ERP.aero does, but about why it exists.

💬 The Conversation

We talked about everything from architecture and data integrity to AI and quoting speed - all the things that sound “technical” until you realize how deeply they affect real people in aviation.

Because under every RFQ, every compliance check, every repair job, there’s a person trying to do their job better. That’s really what this platform was built for; To take the friction out of everyday work and give teams clarity, speed, and control.

What stood out most about the process with Shauli was how genuine it was. No buzzwords, no scripts, just a real back-and-forth about what’s working, what’s changing, and how companies like ours fit into that shift.

💡 Why It Matters

I don't know if you can relate but every time we get to tell our story, we discover new parts of it. And the more we share, the more we realize that our customers’ stories are what truly define ERP.aero .

That’s why we’re opening up more conversations like this, not to promote, but to connect. Because the insights, the lessons, and the small wins you all share with us every day are what make this ecosystem stronger.

You can read the full interview here: 👉 ERP.Aero Q&A on SafetyDetectives

And if you’ve got a story of your own, a process that clicked, a win you’re proud of, or something you’ve learned, maybe from using ERP.aero - share it in the ERP.Aero Community. And if you're open to it, I'd love to feature you on our next podcast episode.

Those are the stories that move aviation forward.

Ralph Merhi CEO @ ERP.Aero 🛫 Built by aviation people, for aviation people.