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Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

What Next For London Heathrow?

Aviation Week Network editors gather in London to discuss the latest proposals for expanding Europe's largest hub. Host Karen Walker is joined by David Casey, Victoria Moores, Alan Dron, Chen Chuanren, Kurt Hofmann and Brian Budzynski for this conversation about London Heathrow Airport.

Aug 14, 202519 min

The Art of Flight Crew Management | Sponsored By CAE

Listen in as ATW's Karen Walker hears from experts at Flightscape about the complexities of airline crew scheduling and best approaches in this podcast sponsored by CAE. Find out more about Flightscape

Jul 24, 202518 min

Why So Many Airlines Are Focused On The South Transatlantic Market

Listen in as editors explore how airlines on both sides of the Atlantic are adapting their strategies to tap into growing demand for travel between Europe and South America, including how M&A could play a key role in shaping the next phase of South Atlantic competition.

Jul 10, 202526 min

The Critical Air Cargo Sector

Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.

Jul 02, 202524 min

Airlines In A War Zone

Aviation Week Network editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, the air transport industry and demand for air travel, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning.

Jun 24, 202529 min

An Exclusive Interview With ICAO Secretary General

Listen in as ATW's Karen Walker sits down with ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar to talk about the organization's work, focus areas and his message for the Paris Air Show.

Jun 13, 202527 min

What's On Airline CEOs' Minds At IATA AGM

Editors discuss the themes and challenges raised by airline and industry executives at the International Air Transport Association AGM in New Delhi.

Jun 04, 202527 min

Exploring The New World Of Onboard Wi-Fi | Sponsored By Intelsat

ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker talks with a LATAM Airlines director and a satellite expert about the realm of opportunities that high-tech inflight connectivity brings to airlines and passengers, in this episode sponsored by Intelsat. To learn about Intelsat's inflight connectivity solutions, visit intelsat.com/non-stop

May 29, 202526 min

Aviation's Swerves On Safety And Sustainability

Editors discuss the overlapping issues of safety and sustainability in the U.S. and Europe as a busy summer flying season looms, amid government pledges to address airspace congestion and shifting priorities on air transport sustainability.

May 22, 202526 min

Inside Disaster Relief With Airlink CEO Steve Smith

Airlink CEO Steve Smith, a passionate advocate for redefining disaster logistics, sits down with Karen Walker to talk about how his nonprofit supports communities in crisis as it marks 15 years of operations.

May 15, 202518 min

Why IndiGo Is Expanding To Europe

IndiGo's Abhijit DasGupta explains how the LCC plans to shake up the India-Europe market ahead of launching its first routes to Western Europe this summer.

May 01, 202520 min

Cathay Pacific Talks Sustainability

Listen in as the head of Cathay Pacific's sustainability initiatives discusses the Hong Kong-based airline's "greener together" philosophy.

Apr 10, 202521 min

Straight Talk From The CEO Of Airlines For America

A4A President and CEO Nick Calio, recipient of the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award, talks with Aviation Week's Karen Walker about critical industry challenges his organization has worked through and why he believes the new transportation secretary and Trump administration are taking the right approach to air transportation.

Apr 02, 202531 min

Key Industry Perspectives From Routes Asia 2025

Recorded live from Routes Asia 2025 in Perth, Aviation Week editors discuss sentiment at the conference among Asia-Pacific airlines, including aircraft supply constraints, geopolitical influences and China's recovering travel market.

Mar 31, 202521 min

A Conversation With The Head Of Cathay Cargo

Tom Owen, director at Cathay Cargo, the ATW Cargo Operator of the Year, talks about what it takes to be at the top of your game in the complex but vital air freight sector.

Mar 25, 202527 min

Arajet CEO Lays Out U.S. Expansion Strategy

Less than three years since its launch, Dominican Republic-based Arajet is rapidly establishing itself as a key connector between the Americas via its Santo Domingo hub. Founder and CEO Víctor Pacheco shares insights on the significance of the recent U.S.-Dominican Republic open skies agreement and what it means for the airline's growth.

Feb 27, 202524 min

A Conversation With British Airways

British Airways executive Neil Chernoff discusses network strategy and planning, Heathrow's third runway, product investments and more.

Feb 20, 202530 min

Bahamasair CEO On How Fleet Is Evolving

Bahamasair CEO Tracy Cooper discusses how the airline is navigating increasing tourism demand, fleet modernization and the ever-growing need for regional air connectivity. Recorded live at Routes Americas 2025.

Feb 12, 202521 min

Why European Aviation Thinks It Can Hit Net Zero By 2050

Europe's aviation sector has just updated its roadmap to net zero. Airlines for Europe (A4E) managing director Ourania Georgoutsakou discusses what has changed since 2021 and whether net zero is actually achievable.

Feb 06, 202521 min

Talking With Cathay Pacific Airways' CEO

Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific's chief executive Ronald Lam discusses growth and resurgence at Cathay's passenger and cargo operations as well as at its LCC HK Express.

Jan 30, 202535 min

Air Greenland's CEO On Expansion In A Changing World

Greenland's aviation industry is undergoing a transformative period with the opening of Nuuk International Airport, enabling Air Greenland to expand its international network. Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter Sørensen discusses the carrier's future.

Jan 23, 202522 min

Challenges Facing Airports In 2025

ACI World's new Director General Justin Erbacci discusses his vision for airports in 2025 and beyond, addressing topics like passenger traffic growth, slot allocation reform and sustainability.

Jan 17, 202522 min
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