Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

Epizodes

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  The Jet Fuel Crisis 11.08.2026 23min

  Listen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.
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  A Conversation With The New AAPA Director General 06.08.2026 31min

  Wong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.
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  IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges 28.07.2026 20min

  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.
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  On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026 22.07.2026 16min

  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.
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  Airlink To The Rescue 17.07.2026 26min

  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.
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  ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws 09.07.2026 28min

  Capt. Jason Ambrosi, head of pilots' union ALPA, joins ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss air traffic modernization, safety and more.
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  What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet? 02.07.2026 22min

  ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
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  What's Up Next For SAS? 11.06.2026 20min

  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.
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  CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy 04.06.2026 15min

  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.
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  A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff 29.05.2026 19min

  Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
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  Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation 21.05.2026 22min

  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.    
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  Do Alliances Still Matter In 2026? 14.05.2026 22min

  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.
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  Spirit: What Went Wrong And What's Next? 08.05.2026 32min

  ATW editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.
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  How Airline Networks In Asia Are Evolving 30.04.2026 22min

  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.
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  War, Jet Fuel and Airlines 21.04.2026 21min

  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.
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  Where Next For U.S. ATM Modernization? 14.04.2026 23min

  Industry experts from Thales and Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.
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  How Wizz Air Is Managing Fleet And Market Pressures 09.04.2026 31min

  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.
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  ITA Airways CEO On What Lies Ahead 02.04.2026 16min

  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%.
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  An Awful Week In Commercial Aviation 27.03.2026 33min

  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.
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  How Airlines Are Working Through The Iran War 19.03.2026 22min

  Aviation consultant John Strickland talks with Karen Walker about how airlines are adapting to the latest crisis.