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Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast
by Aviation Week
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
Emirates' Tim Clark Shares Hidden A380 Backstories
29 Oct 2026 · 30 min
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…
Air Serbia's Winning Formula
22 Oct 2026 · 20 min
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
KLM Cityhopper, SAS Execs See Uncertain Winter Ahead
15 Oct 2026 · 24 min
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…
Can Alaska's Big Bets Pay Off?
5 Oct 2026 · 25 min
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.
What Airport Directors Are Most Concerned About
25 Sept 2026 · 26 min
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.
Conflict Zone Drones, Civil Aviation And Airspace Safety
11 Sept 2026 · 30 min
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.
Former American CEO Doug Parker On Breaking Down Barriers
4 Sept 2026 · 28 min
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…
Loganair's Electric Bet
27 Aug 2026 · 19 min
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.
What's Next For Europe's Airlines?
20 Aug 2026 · 31 min
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.
The Jet Fuel Crisis
11 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Listen 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
6 Aug 2026 · 32 min
Wong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.
IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges
28 Jul 2026 · 20 min
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.
On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026
22 Jul 2026 · 17 min
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 .
Airlink To The Rescue
17 Jul 2026 · 26 min
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.
ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws
9 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Capt. 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?
2 Jul 2026 · 22 min
ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
What's Up Next For SAS?
11 Jun 2026 · 20 min
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.
CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy
4 Jun 2026 · 16 min
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.
A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff
29 May 2026 · 20 min
Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation
21 May 2026 · 23 min
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.