‘We want to win on sleep.’ Air New Zealand’s new CEO talks strategy
When even your closest neighbor is several hours’ flight away, concepts such as air connectivity and passenger experience…
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‘The luxury is time.’ Alex Wilcox on how JSX created a unique value proposition
In the US airline landscape, JSX is one-of-a-kind, occupying a market niche that is a halfway point between…
‘We are on track.’ Vertical Aerospace CEO maps the road to market
2026 has so far been a remarkable year for British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, with the company surpassing…
‘We’ve been focused on being different.’ Allegiant Air’s CEO formula for success
In recent times, the low-cost airline industry in the United States has been facing significant challenges. The last…
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,…
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…