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In 2021 airlines pledged to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Aviation Week experts debate their progress so far and what approach should be taken going forward.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh talks about sustainability, taxation, government policies and ATM modernization.

Eliminating contrails would cut aviation's climate impact by half, but can it be done? NASA climate scientist Richard Moore joins to share the latest research.

The last company to take on Airbus and Boeing was crushed, but market conditions could be ripe for another challenger. BofA analyst Ron Epstein joins to discuss what Embraer might do.

ERA Director General Montserrat Barriga discusses Europe’s smaller operators, which are facing supply chain problems, rule changes and new technologies.

Investors have plowed billions of dollars into eVTOL ventures but now many are running out of cash. Listen in to hear the latest on the plight of Lilium and Volocopter.

A4E Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou discusses Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.

Boeing never built the 7J7, but its legacy continues to be felt to this day. Listen in to hear how technology once studied for that program could re-emerge on the company’s next new airplane almost 40 years later.

A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.

CEO Leslie Thng explains how Scoot has become one of the world’s most successful budget airlines and why it is introducing the Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.

Industry analysts Ron Epstein and Richard Aboulafia join Aviation Week editors to discuss the momentous challenges facing Boeing’s next leader—and who that leader might be.

Delta, the ATW 2024 Airline of the Year, is focused on continuous improved performance. Listen in as CEO Ed Bastian explains the strategy behind that goal.

Listen in to this exclusive interview with Allegiant Air President Greg Anderson, recorded live at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogotá.

Aviation Week editors break down the seismic leadership changes announced by Boeing and what they mean for the company's future.

Listen in to this exclusive interview with JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz, recorded live at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogotá.

Listen in as experts discuss challenging questions for European airline CEOs on sustainability, aviation's 2050 net-zero goal and customer service.

Talks to acquire troubled aerostructures supplier Spirit Aerosystems hold big implications for Boeing—and Airbus. Our editors break it down.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the news of JetBlue and Spirit's dissolved merger and what it means moving forward.

Listen in as Malaysia Airlines MD Izham Ismail discusses the carrier's international network designs, fleet strategy, potential JVs and challenges ahead.

Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker speaks with French Bee CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener.

Listen in as editors at Singapore Airshow discuss Comac's starring role, the C919's prospects in today's market and what this could mean for the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.

A conversation with former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker looking back at his long and game-changing industry career.

More details are emerging about Airbus' plans for a new clean-sheet narrowbody, but when could it launch and will it generate significant emissions savings?

Listen in as EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren talks about how the LCC will reach its ambitious sustainability goals as well as preparations for the summer season.