Aviation professionals share the one thing they would change about this industry if they could
May 15, 2015
Barry Eccleston, Airbus, president, Airbus Americas
“I wish we could get back to the days when we could do things quicker. It takes too long these days.”
Jim Compton, United Airlines, vice chairman & chief revenue officer
“I’d like to see the roadmap of NextGen become implemented. In my lifetime.”
Deborah Ostreicher, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deputy Aviation Director
“I'd like to see more female leadership in the C-suites of airlines.”
Rush O’Keefe, FedEx Express, SVP & general counsel
“Cheaper fuel!”
Randy Babbitt, Southwest Airlines SVP, labor relations and former FAA Administrator
"I think it would be good see FAA separated from DOT."
Scott Wilson, United Airlines, VP, eCommerce & merchandising
“Actually two things, because one is a perspective thing. I wish that the typical traveler had a better understanding of the industry and its challenges and why things are the way they are. The other one is an industry issue. I’d like to see more innovation in distribution.”
Dr. Zhihang Chi, Air China, VP & general manager, North America
“We still need more efficient planes for long-haul flying. I’d like to see a narrowbody that can do efficient city pairs linking a hub with a secondary city, such as Beijing to Phoenix.”
Just Asking is a forum where ATW editors put a single question to key industry players. The question this time went to the attendees of the 24th Annual Phoenix International Aviation Symposium.
Q: What is the one thing you would change about this industry if you could?
