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Editors recap the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, covering air traffic modernization debates, rising costs, FAA head Bryan Bedford's certification news, LCC strategy and more.

Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the 777X program’s long-term outlook, and how Airbus will respond.

Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.

Editors are joined by analyst Scott Mikus joins to discuss Boeing's strategic position in China following a 200-aircraft order from Beijing that disappointed Wall Street.

European aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, as geopolitical instability and rising costs shape network strategy.

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses how alliances can transform customer experience and why they are still relevant today.

Editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.

Editors discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.

Recorded in Xi’an, China, at Routes Asia 2026, this episode explores the key themes shaping air service development across the Asia-Pacific region.

An oil expert discusses the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and jet fuel availability with ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker.

U.S. first-quarter earnings are typically a non-event, but not this year. Editors look ahead to updates from airlines and OEMs and share what they will be watching for.

Industry experts and editor-in-chief Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.

Aviation Week editors covering commercial aviation and space convene to discuss how and why airlines are increasingly offering fast inflight Wi-Fi for free.

Wizz Air's CCO discusses navigating summer 2026, including the impact of the Iran war, aircraft groundings, fuel price volatility and changing booking trends.

As NASA begins X-59 envelope expansion and Boom develops its first high speed engine, civil supersonic activity is at its highest since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. Editors discuss the latest developments and the challenges that lie ahead.

Editors are joined by guest columnist Richard Aboulafia to discuss the progress of airliner production by Airbus in Alabama and Boeing in South Carolina.

Editors discuss how the world’s airlines are adapting to airspace and airport closures, record high oil prices, a fatal crash in the U.S. and TSA chaos.

Conflict and fuel prices have battered air transport, but U.S. carriers are surprisingly confident.

Aviation consultant John Strickland talks with Karen Walker about how airlines are adapting to the latest crisis.

Listen in as Maria del Mar Whittaker, Abra Group's chief corporate responsibility officer, discusses airline sustainability in Latin America and beyond.

Some 14 years after exiting the single-aisle engine market, Rolls-Royce is trying to get back into it, unveiling a new engine concept called the UltraFan 30—but can it break the CFM-Pratt duopoly?

Editors discuss the military operation in Iran, how it has disrupted commercial air travel and consider the ramifications for aviation.

An aviation risk management and conflict zone overflight expert discusses what airlines and airports must prioritize through the Iran war.

Ahead of Routes Americas 2026, editors discuss Brazil’s competitive reset, Argentina’s liberalization, Venezuela’s reopening and more.

Editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to discuss airliner production after Airbus shared its delivery targets for this year and Boeing updated its suppliers.