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Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka talks about the South African Airways partnership, navigating through “survival mode” and phasing out the Embraer E-Jet fleet.

As Oman Air undergoes a major restructuring, CEO Con Korfiatis shares insights into simplifying the fleet, rebalancing the network and charting a course toward financial sustainability.

It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s team explains how we got here.

Listen in as editors share what CEOs were talking about at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.

Recorded live at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, former ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira shares his toughest moments and lessons learned.

As the strike by Boeing’s machinists enters a new, uncertain phase, the company’s suppliers, customers and investors are grappling with the rising damage.

Spirit Airlines CCO Matt Klein sits down to discuss how Spirit is changing its offering, scrapping change fees and its strategy moving forward.

From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike.

John Evans, founder and CEO of lessor Azorra, shares his perspectives on airline market trends and lessor consolidation, hinting at upcoming M&A opportunities.

Listen in as Aviation Week’s propulsion editor updates our chief Boom skeptic on the company’s latest test flight.

After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.

Editors discuss what was behind a disappointing second quarter and why U.S. airlines are changing their product offerings.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors and IATA's Regional Vice President - Americas Peter Cerda discuss key issues facing the Caribbean air transport industry.

Amid growing skepticism that airlines can achieve net zero emissions in 2050, a report lays out a road map for rapidly scaling up SAF. Listen in as one of those skeptics, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, talks with a co-author of the plan.

Airbus is really excited about an open-rotor engine. Boeing not so much. Here’s why.

Kelly Ortberg has a stellar track record as an aerospace CEO, but he faces momentous challenges in Seattle.

At Farnborough Airshow 2024, an absence of new aircraft orders spoke volumes. Listen in as Aviation Week's team analyze the week, breaking down the deals that did take place and sharing the buzz from airlines, suppliers and manufacturers.

Listen in as Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses customer experience initiatives and focus areas.

After Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways was approved, our editors discuss the implications of the deal and what it means for consolidation in the region.

IGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen speaks about transplanting one of Europe's busiest airports to a new site in 33 hr., as well as operational plans.

Editors unpack a week that started with a unique media briefing at Boeing's Renton facility and ended with the purchase of Spirit AeroSystems.

Listen in as JFK New Terminal One COO Simon Gandy discusses the major project underway to build the New York airport’s largest terminal.

Aviation Week editors go back through the archives to the origins of supersonic flight, revisiting key programs and exploring the issues that are still challenging high-speed aircraft designers today.

Listen in as Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek discusses the carrier's evolution over the last decade and how it is positioning itself for its next phase of growth.

Airlines are on the verge of placing hundreds of orders for widebody jets. Listen in as editors and analysts discuss what’s behind the impending order boom.