ATW Awards

Air Transport World Staff
The ATW Humanitarian Force for Good Award launched last year to raise awareness of the essential good that the world’s airlines do for people and the planet.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
This award is given in honor of Joe Murphy, ATW's founder and first editor and publisher.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines is a one-of-a-kind hybrid LCC that provides scheduled, charter and cargo operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
ATW senior editor Aaron Karp talks to the CEO of 2025's Market Leader Award winner about how the Minnesota-based airline developed a winning business strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
Cathay Pacific Airways started as a cargo carrier in 1946, so it’s no surprise that its cargo operations remain core to the Hong Kong airline’s business.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay Cargo's director about the global market, key areas of growth and the importance of safe transport for cargo.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
It is unprecedented for an airline to win the same ATW Award, so there must be something special about the airline that first accomplishes this achievement.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
Sustainability is a part of Cathay Pacific’s purpose to move people forward in life in a sustainable and responsible manner for current and future generations.
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By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay's sustainability manager about the road to net zero.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
As president and CEO at the U.S. trade association Airlines for America (A4A), Nick Calio has made significant and lasting contributions to global air transport.
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By Karen Walker
Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio sits down with Aviation Week to discuss his career trajectory and winning the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award.
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By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Airline of the Year winner All Nippon Airways CEO Shinichi Inoue.
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People were the theme at the ATW Awards, where Hall of Famers were also announced.
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Those recognized in the golden anniversary of the ATW Awards display some shared qualities: leadership, innovation, agile thinking and strong team motivation.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
The prestigious 2024 ATW Awards ceremony took place in Dubai on May 31. The event recognized outstanding achievements and leadership in the aviation industry.
Air Transport

Aviation Week Network Staff
Air Canada Cargo was honored as the 2024 Air Cargo Operator of the Year at the ATW Awards ceremony in Dubai on May 31.
Air Transport

Aviation Week Network Staff
Delta Air Lines was honored as the 2024 Airline of the Year at the ATW Awards in Dubai on May 31. The award was presented to Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
The 50th ATW Air Transport Achievement gala was held in Dubai on May 31, featuring the debut of the ATW Hall of Fame and its inaugural inductees.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Find out how International Airlines Group, the 2024 ATW Eco-Airline of the Year, has driven industry-wide changes toward a truly sustainable aviation industry.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Air Canada Cargo is Canada’s largest air cargo provider—find out why it was named ATW's 2024 Cargo Operator of the Year.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
ATW's 2024 Airline of the Year is Delta Air Lines—find out why.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker talks with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about industry challenges and why his airline's people are the key to its success.
Airlines & Lessors

Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, who saw the airline through numerous trials and challenges, is the 2024 ATW Awards Lifetime Achievement Recipient.
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Azul, a leader in the Brazilian and South American region, is the 2024 ATW Award winner for Airline Market Leader
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