About this podcast
As the industry-leading podcast for the airline and airport sectors, Window Seat brings together editors and experts from across Aviation Week who are joined by senior leaders to discuss the business of air transport.
Episodes
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- Emirates' Tim Clark Shares Hidden A380 Backstories · 30 minListen 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…
- Air Serbia's Winning Formula · 20 minListen 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…
- KLM Cityhopper, SAS Execs See Uncertain Winter Ahead · 24 minSAS 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…
- Can Alaska's Big Bets Pay Off? · 25 minEditors 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…
- What Airport Directors Are Most Concerned About · 26 minAirportNEXT Solutions Chairman Paul Ouimet discusses the Airport Futures Study, a comprehensive survey and analysis of what North American airport executives believe will be the…
- Conflict Zone Drones, Civil Aviation And Airspace Safety · 30 minIn 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…
- Former American CEO Doug Parker On Breaking Down Barriers · 28 minListen 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…
- Loganair's Electric Bet · 19 minIn 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…
- What's Next For Europe's Airlines? · 31 minEasyJet'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…
- The Jet Fuel Crisis · 24 minListen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.
- A Conversation With The New AAPA Director General · 32 minWong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.
- IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges · 20 minWillie 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…
- On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026 · 17 minWhich 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…
- Airlink To The Rescue · 26 minThe 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.
- ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws · 29 minCapt. Jason Ambrosi, head of pilots' union ALPA, joins ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss air traffic modernization, safety and more.
- What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet? · 22 minATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
- What's Up Next For SAS? · 20 minListen in as Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Head of International Network Gonzalo Pernas shares his thoughts on all aspects of SAS' strategy, including upcoming fleet decisions.
- CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy · 16 minEditors recap the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, covering air traffic modernization debates, rising costs, FAA head Bryan Bedford's certification news, LCC strategy and more.
- A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff · 20 minElectra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
- Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation · 23 minEuropean aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, with geopolitical instability and rising costs shaping airline network strategy. This…
