Bringing Italian flair to the Lufthansa Group: an interview with ITA Airways CEO
Italy had been trying to fix its national airline for as long as anyone can remember. The answer,…
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Niche by design: ATR’s CCO on the turboprop as a regional connectivity tool
Few manufacturers can claim ownership of a specific market niche, but it would appear ATR is one of…
Embraer APAC head Raul Villaron on why company is betting big on Southeast Asia
Raul Villaron, Embraer’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Head of Asia Pacific, looked entirely at…
Thales’ Yannick Assouad on AI, GPS threats and the race to decarbonize aviation
From optimizing crowded airspace to rethinking how aircraft are designed from the ground up, Yannick Assouad sees the…
Vienna Airport CEO on new terminal, long-haul growth and focus on quality
Throughout Europe’s history, Vienna has played a pivotal role between east and west, a market position that has…
Panasonic Avionics CEO on LEO satellites and the future of passenger engagement
The world of inflight entertainment (IFE) is in a state of flux. Over recent years, the advent of…
How the A350 and a new Cairo terminal will transform EgyptAir: CEO interview
Founded in 1932, EgyptAir holds the distinction of being Africa’s oldest airline. But Egypt’s flag carrier is not…
From crisis to growth: Kenya Airways’ acting CEO on its turnaround and future
Kenya Airways has emerged from one of the most challenging periods in its history with a remarkable turnaround…
‘The opportunity is gigantic.’ LATAM’s CEO on leading South America’s skies
As Latin America’s largest airline group, LATAM is a remarkable example of cross-border integration. Born from the 2012…
oneworld CEO on the alliance’s premium focus and strategic vision
There are three major airline alliances in the world – Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld – which together…
Inside SITA’s human-centered innovation strategy with Sumesh Patel
Anyone who has flown internationally over the last few years has probably noticed that airports look a bit…
Africa’s rising star: TAAG’s CCO on transforming Angola’s national airline
One of the most interesting airlines in Africa—and the southern hemisphere as a whole—right now is TAAG Linhas…
ABL Aviation founder and CEO Ali Ben Lmadani on building a leasing giant
Since its foundation a little over a decade ago, ABL Aviation has emerged as one of the most…
JFK Terminal One CEO on how America’s largest terminal is taking shape
New York City has a number of strong claims to being the world’s premier city. However, for quite…
Man on a mission: Pieter Elbers on turning IndiGo into a world-class airline
India is perhaps the greatest growth story in commercial aviation at the moment. Over the past two years,…
flyadeal’s Steven Greenway on Saudi Arabia’s growth, plans to expand to SE Asia
Saudi Arabian low cost-carrier flyadeal is well on its way to strengthening its international reach, which it is…
SAS’ CEO Anko van der Werff on realigning one of Europe’s most iconic airlines
In September 2024, Scandinavian Airlines, most commonly referred to as SAS, gathered staff, members of the media and…
Volotea CEO Carlos Muñoz, the man behind two successful European airlines
Few people in the airline industry can match the entrepreneurial record of Carlos Muñoz. In just under a…