Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

Listen in as Emirates President Tim Clark shares a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes conversations he's had with Airbus about the A380's future. He also shares his candid views on engine availability, delays to the 777X program and the EU's proposal to include Dubai in the EU ETS sustainability initiative. Thank you to our sponsor, DXC Technology, helping airports and travel operators connect the systems that keep passengers moving. When one delay impacts multiple systems, DXC connects airport platforms so the whole operation can respond as one, for smoother journeys. Learn more here

Listen in as Air Serbia CEO Jiří Marek discusses the strategy, successes and resilience that led to his airline being selected as ATW's Airline Market Leader winner for 2027. Find out more about the ATW 2027 Airline Industry Achievement Awards here

SAS and KLM Cityhopper are taking different approaches to regional flying, but both are investing heavily in Embraer E195-E2s. Maarten Koopmans, KLM Cityhopper managing director, and Mikael Wångdahl, SAS group VP for airline operations and external production, discuss how the regional market is changing, the balance between in-house and outsourced capacity, and the potential impact of Air France-KLM increasing its SAS stake. Thank you to our sponsor 1PointFive. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive at: 1pointfive.com/aviation

Editors discuss Alaska Airlines' new cabins, lounges and proposed international partnerships, with insights from its investor day in Seattle—and assess what it will take to turn those ambitions into stronger profits.

AirportNEXT Solutions Chairman Paul Ouimet discusses the Airport Futures Study, a comprehensive survey and analysis of what North American airport executives believe will be the key trends over the next three to five years.

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.

Listen in as former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and his wife Gwen join the podcast to discuss Breaking Down Barriers, their non-profit that helps people in underserved communities become pilots. Doug is the recipient of this year's L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation which will be presented by Aviation Week and the International Aviation Club of Washington D.C. on Sept. 10.

In 2029, Scottish regional carrier Loganair is set to be one of the world's first commercial airlines flying electric aircraft. 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.

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 David Casey, Victoria Moores, Richard Maslen and Edmond Rose break it all down.

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

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

Willie Walsh, during his last week as IATA director general and before taking the helm at IndiGo, talks with Karen Walker about his work at IATA and why he remains optimistic about the air transport business.

Which announcements mattered most, what do the latest aircraft orders reveal about the market and where is commercial aviation heading next? ATW editors unpack the defining themes from the Farnborough Airshow. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here .

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.

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

Listen in as Scandinavian Airlines (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.

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

European aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, with geopolitical instability and rising costs shaping airline network strategy. This episode explores some of the key takeaways from Routes Europe 2026, which took place in Rimini, Italy.