Aviation Author Shares Her Journey, Books, and Entrepreneurial Ventures on “The Human Impact”

Background and Inspiration\n\nDuring a segment of “The Human Impact,” host TNT welcomed author Miss Jamie Aintula. Aintula explained that her writing career stemmed from two decades of experience in logistics and aviation. She holds a Master’s degree in Aviation Management, as well as an MBA and a BA, all completed through the University of the West Indies. After an abrupt termination from her job in 2023, she turned to publishing to share her aviation knowledge and to inspire others, especially young readers.\n\nBooks Targeting Young Minds\n\nAintula’s publications focus on aviation topics for children aged three and up. Her titles include:\n\n* An activity book that introduces the aviation alphabet (the NATO phonetic alphabet) and basic flight concepts.\n* “Ellie’s Adventure in the Sky,” which follows the story of a character named Ellie as she is loaded onto a cargo plane and travels from a forest to a zoo, illustrating the interior of a cargo aircraft.\n* A cargo-airplane guide that details various aircraft sizes and their functions, from small Cessnas to large transports.\n* A forthcoming “Careers in Aviation” book aimed at highlighting diverse aviation professions.\n\nShe emphasized that the books are designed to be both educational and entertaining, appealing to adults who may discover new aviation facts while reading with children.\n\nEntrepreneurial Ventures – Aviology X\n\nBeyond publishing, Aintula runs Aviology X, a business that sells aviation-themed merchandise such as:\n\n* Earrings shaped like aircraft\n* Model planes and airplane-shaped erasers\n* Stationery items, including themed notebooks and pens\n* “Sip and Paint” kits allowing participants to paint pre-printed airplane canvases\n\nShe described these products as extensions of her mission to promote aviation culture and to make the field accessible to a broader audience.\n\nCommunity Outreach and Promotion of Aviation Day\n\nAintula highlighted her recent efforts to raise awareness of National Aviation Day (August 19) in Trinidad and Tobago. She has scheduled library visits at Coover Library (Monday, 10 AM) and Dago Martin Library (Thursday) to engage children directly. She also expressed willingness to conduct school tours and career-day presentations, inviting educators to contact her via social media.\n\nFuture Publications and Availability\n\nWhile Aintula currently has no additional titles queued for release, she mentioned a forthcoming cargo-airplane guide that will detail various aircraft types and their uses. All of her books are available at several local retailers—including R.A.K. Bookstore, Paper Beast, Kaboodle Gifts, and Scribble and Quill—as well as on Amazon. Readers can also reach her through her social media channels for inquiries or collaborations.\n\nClosing Remarks\n\nThe interview concluded with the host thanking Aintula for sharing her expertise and encouraging listeners to explore her books and products to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.