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Aviation Week's resident 747 experts Guy Norris and Jens Flottau discuss why Boeing’s “jumbo jet” still matters and has outlasted predictions made decades ago.

In the wake of Zelensky's warning about Russian airspace safety, risk expert Matt Borie returns to the podcast to discuss the effect of drone activity on civil aviation, conflict zone impacts on commercial air transport and more.

Aviation Week's Graham Warwick offers a scathing assessment of U.S. regulators as a King Air crash earlier this year underscores concerns about GPS.

Listen in as former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and his wife Gwen join the podcast to discuss Breaking Down Barriers, their nonprofit which is inspiring people to pursue pilot careers.

Did Boeing’s inaction open the door to Airbus’ sales bonanza? United’s plan to use XLRs on new transatlantic routes revives the question.

Loganair CEO Luke Farajallah talks about his first-mover decision and what it will take to make electric aircraft work in real-world airline operations.

Listen in as our editors discuss good earnings, bad earnings, SpaceX, AI, the aftermarket, Boeing, an electric airplane and a Groundhog Day moment.

EasyJet’s takeover and airBaltic’s restructuring headline a period of change as European airlines adapt to new competitive, financial and capacity pressures.

Listen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.

Editors discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.

Wong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.

A new survey reveals a widening gap between airline sentiment and the rest of the industry regarding a potential downturn. Listen in as editors are joined by consultants who share results from their research carried out in partnership with Aviation Week.

Willie Walsh talks with Karen Walker about his work at IATA and why he remains optimistic about the air transport business.

Editors discuss the latest developments in NGSA, aircraft orders and more at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

ATW editors unpack the defining themes from the Farnborough Airshow, including announcements, orders and the future of commercial aviation.

As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.

The new CEO at Airlink, Aviation Week's charity partner, chats with Karen Walker about her role and missions in crisis-hit Venezuela and West Africa.

Capt. Jason Ambrosi, head of pilots’ union ALPA, joins ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss air traffic modernization, safety and more.

Ten years after the C Series entered service, editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to assess the success of what is now the A220 and explain why a decision to stretch it or not is such a conundrum for Airbus.

ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.

Editors discuss what Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said in exclusive interviews that feature in the next issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine.

Editors discuss new details released by the NTSB into the fatal crash of a UPS MD-11 last November including flaws in a Boeing safety analysis.

Airline leaders from around the world converged on Rio last weekend for the IATA AGM at a time when the fallout from the Iran war is hitting the industry hard.

SAS Head of International Network Gonzalo Pernas shares his thoughts on all aspects of SAS’ strategy, including upcoming fleet decisions.

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.