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Eight Aviation Week editors grade their predictions for 2024 and make new bets on what will happen next year.

IATA's operations chief, Nick Careen, outlines aviation's top operational, safety and security challenges that could lie ahead in the new year.

Listen in as editors discuss whether Airbus will meet its delivery target and the long climb ahead for Boeing.

As D checks on older Boeing 787s ramp up, the first all-composite widebody's characteristics make it a unique proposition for MRO shops.

IAG's sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell discusses incoming EU sustainability regulations, as well as e-fuels, CORSIA and contrails.

On the heels of Spirit Airlines entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, editors discuss the pros and cons of the process.

NASA's Rich Wahls joins the podcast to discuss the AACES project as aviation strives for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

AAPA Director General Subhas Menon sits down to discuss key topics and resolutions at the organization's 68th Assembly of Presidents.

Editors discuss Southwest's new board and plan after the intervention of an activist investor.

Even in a duopoly, one company's misfortunate isn't necessarily the other's fortune. Financial analyst Sash Tusa joins our editors to explain why.

Listen in as AFRAA Secretary General Abderahmane Berthe shares his priorities for African airlines—including safety and air traffic control reform.

Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka talks about the South African Airways partnership, navigating through “survival mode” and phasing out the Embraer E-Jet fleet.

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.

It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s team explains how we got here.

Listen in as editors share what CEOs were talking about at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.

Recorded live at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, former ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira shares his toughest moments and lessons learned.

As the strike by Boeing’s machinists enters a new, uncertain phase, the company’s suppliers, customers and investors are grappling with the rising damage.

Spirit Airlines CCO Matt Klein sits down to discuss how Spirit is changing its offering, scrapping change fees and its strategy moving forward.

From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike.

John Evans, founder and CEO of lessor Azorra, shares his perspectives on airline market trends and lessor consolidation, hinting at upcoming M&A opportunities.

Listen in as Aviation Week’s propulsion editor updates our chief Boom skeptic on the company’s latest test flight.

After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.

Editors discuss what was behind a disappointing second quarter and why U.S. airlines are changing their product offerings.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors and IATA's Regional Vice President - Americas Peter Cerda discuss key issues facing the Caribbean air transport industry.

Amid growing skepticism that airlines can achieve net zero emissions in 2050, a report lays out a road map for rapidly scaling up SAF. Listen in as one of those skeptics, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, talks with a co-author of the plan.