Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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.    

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses how alliances can transform customer experience and why they are still relevant today. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here.

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

Recorded in Xi'an, China, at Routes Asia 2026, this episode explores the key themes shaping air service development across the Asia-Pacific region—from shifting traffic flows and evolving airline strategy to China's recovery and how the industry is balancing short-term uncertainty with long-term growth.

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.

Industry experts from Thales and Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.

Wizz Air CCO Ian Malin discusses how the airline is navigating the summer 2026 season, including the impact of the Middle East conflict, aircraft groundings, fuel price volatility and changing booking trends.

ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart discusses fleet plans and challenges, what's next for the Italian flag carrier after joining Star Alliance and the wait for Lufthansa's decision on increasing its stake from 41% to 90%.

ATW and Routes 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 chaos at airport security screening. For more details on the TSA situation discussed in this episode, check out Aaron Karp's latest update.

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. Recorded at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio.

An aviation risk management and conflict zone overflight expert talks with Karen Walker about what airlines and airports must prioritize through the Iran war.  This episode was recorded March 5.

As industry leaders prepare to gather in Rio de Janeiro for Routes Americas 2026, Latin America is experiencing renewed traffic growth alongside structural change. Aviation Week editors discuss Brazil's competitive reset, Argentina's liberalization, Venezuela's reopening and the potential Viva-Volaris merger reshaping Mexico.

Karen Walker sits down with Boeing's Phil Swinsburg to talk about Wisk and the company's autonomous air taxi targeting late-decade certification. They discuss the futuristic yellow aircraft's pilotless technology and Boeing's vision for revolutionizing urban air mobility.

Karen Walker sits down with Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Director General Subhas Menon to discuss challenges faced by airlines, emerging markets in the region, network strategy and more. This interview was recorded at the Singapore Airshow.

Karen Walker is live on the ground at Singapore Airshow with Darren Hulst, Boeing's vice president for commercial marketing, discussing the OEM's outlook for the region, airliner demand, LCC growth, cargo and more.

Aviation Week's Karen Walker, Jens Flottau and Chen Chuanren catch up before the Singapore Airshow, discussing the static display featuring Comac, Airbus and Embraer, as well as LCC activity in Asia-Pacific region and the potential for major new aircraft orders at the show.

European politicians are at a stalemate over passenger rights and are struggling to reach an agreement over a revamp of these rules. European Regions Airline Association Director General Montserrat Barriga explains what this means for airlines and digs into the key issues and sticking points.

Is the Allegiant-Sun Country merger a good match, and will it get regulatory approval? Aviation Week editors discuss.

ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation editors discuss the impact of the U.S. military action in Venezuela and other geopolitical occurrences on the operations and financials of the world's airlines.

Martin Gauss, newly appointed CEO of Gulf Air and recipient of Air Transport World's Joseph S. Murphy Leadership Excellence Award, reflects on nearly 14 years in charge at airBaltic and the leadership lessons he's learned. Gauss also shares his early priorities after taking the helm at Gulf Air in one of aviation's most competitive regions.

In this Aviation Week podcast, sponsored by Plusgrade, Mike Slone, Vice President of Product at Plusgrade, explores how airlines can capitalize on the day-of-travel window to drive incremental revenue while enhancing the passenger experience. Find Out More

Listen in as IATA executive Thomas Reynaert speaks to ATW's Karen Walker about why consumer regulations and taxes aimed at airlines can have negative effects.

After the UK government backed London Heathrow's in-house plan for a third runway, Routes' David Casey is joined by ASM's Edmond Rose and ATW's Alan Dron to examine what the move means for airlines, net zero targets and whether the 2035 timeline can realistically be delivered.

In this podcast, Aviation Week's Business Editor Matthew Fulco discusses with Stephen Schwartz, CAE Flight Services, Regional Sales Director of the Americas, how software—including AI-powered systems—can be used to boost safety, improve passenger experience and support flight crews. Find out more about Flightscape

Listen in as David Pollard, the director of Tallahassee International Airport which serves Florida's state capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a small market U.S. airport. Pollard was speaking with Aaron Karp on the sidelines of Aviation Week Network's TakeOff North America 2025 conference in Florida.

Steven Greenway, the CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, talks about branching out into long-haul operations and being part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious growth strategy.

JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz talks with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker about operating as a low-cost carrier in South America as they prepare to fly their 50 millionth passenger.

Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser talks with ATW editor Karen Walker about Avianca, GOL and the South American market.

Editors from ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation discuss the shifts behind international traffic booms to and from Latin American destinations.

After returning from Routes World in typhoon-hit Hong Kong, Aviation Week's David Casey is joined by ASM experts Tony Griffin and Edmond Rose to discuss industry resilience in the face of disruption as well as the key markets, trends and strategies shaping the next phase of global air service development.

Editors sit down with former airline executive Chris Chiames, who now works for a major cruise ship company, to explore the air transport industry through the lens of cruising, navigating rewards program strategy and managing customer expectations at 35,000 ft. and on the open ocean.

TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues talks with Window Seat about the launch of the airline's long-anticipated privatization, long-haul development out of Porto and the challenges of growth with a constrained fleet and home hub.

Gulf Shores International Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh tells the story of building a terminal from scratch and gaining commercial airline service.

Why the next big thing in airline ancillaries is turning an unsold seat into a revenue maker and passenger pleaser. Find out more

Aviation Week editors Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein and Karen Walker discuss what air taxis might bring to the world of commercial air travel.