Window Seat Podcast

Window Seat Podcast brings together editors and experts from across the Aviation Week Network to explore hot topics related to airlines, airports and the air transport service and supply chain.

By Victoria Moores
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka talks about the South African Airways partnership, navigating through “survival mode” and phasing out the Embraer E-Jet fleet.
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By David Casey
As Oman Air undergoes a major restructuring, CEO Con Korfiatis shares insights into simplifying the fleet, rebalancing the network and charting a course toward financial sustainability.
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By Karen Walker, David Casey, Victoria Moores
Listen in as editors share what CEOs were talking about at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.
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By Victoria Moores
Recorded live at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, former ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira shares his toughest moments and lessons learned.
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By Karen Walker
Spirit Airlines CCO Matt Klein sits down to discuss how Spirit is changing its offering, scrapping change fees and its strategy moving forward.
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By Karen Walker
Listen in as IATA's senior vice president for sustainability, Marie Owens Thomsen, talks about net-zero transition and SAF supply challenges.
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By Victoria Moores
John Evans, founder and CEO of lessor Azorra, shares his perspectives on airline market trends and lessor consolidation, hinting at upcoming M&A opportunities.
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By Victoria Moores
After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.
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By Karen Walker, Christine Boynton, Aaron Karp
Editors discuss what was behind a disappointing second quarter and why U.S. airlines are changing their product offerings.
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By Karen Walker, Lori Ranson
Listen in as Aviation Week editors and IATA's Regional Vice President - Americas Peter Cerda discuss key issues facing the Caribbean air transport industry.
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By David Casey, Alan Dron, Victoria Moores
Listen in as our team on location at the Farnborough Airshow discusses key themes from the international event, which has seen a more muted presence from both Boeing and Airbus this year.
On Location

By Karen Walker
Listen in as Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses customer experience initiatives and focus areas.
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By David Casey, Jens Flottau, Victoria Moores
After Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways was approved, our editors discuss the implications of the deal and what it means for consolidation in the region.
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By Victoria Moores
IGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen speaks about transplanting one of Europe's busiest airports to a new site in 33 hr., as well as operational plans.
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By Aaron Karp
Listen in as JFK New Terminal One COO Simon Gandy discusses the major project underway to build the New York airport’s largest terminal.
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By David Casey
Listen in as Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek discusses the carrier's evolution over the last decade and how it is positioning itself for its next phase of growth.
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By Karen Walker
Azul CEO John Rodgerson discusses the carrier's codeshare with GOL Linhas Aéreas, fleet strategy and the Brazilian domestic market.
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By Karen Walker, Jens Flottau, Chen Chuanren, Lori Ranson, David Casey
Aviation Week Network's team on location in Dubai sits down to discuss key themes from IATA's 80th AGM, the biggest yearly gathering of airline executives.
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By Karen Walker
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh talks about sustainability, taxation, government policies and ATM modernization.
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By Victoria Moores
ERA Director General Montserrat Barriga discusses Europe’s smaller operators, which are facing supply chain problems, rule changes and new technologies.
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By Victoria Moores
A4E Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou discusses Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.
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By David Casey
SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff opens up about the airline’s restructure, the switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam and the reorganization of its fleet.
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By Karen Walker
CEO Leslie Thng explains how Scoot has become one of the world’s most successful budget airlines and why it is introducing the Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet.
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By Karen Walker, Aaron Karp, Lori Ranson
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.
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By Karen Walker
Delta, the ATW 2024 Airline of the Year, is focused on continuous improved performance. Listen in as CEO Ed Bastian explains the strategy behind that goal.
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