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Our Future Skies

An AIG podcast series

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Featuring international business leaders from across the aerospace sector, welcome to Our Future Skies, a new podcast series from AIG.

At a time when the industry is experiencing a period of fundamental and rapid change, Our Future Skies provides a range of influential perspectives on the possible future of aerospace over the next 10 to 20 years.

Each podcast episode is an in-depth conversation with a leading industry thinker, led by airline industry expert and series moderator John Strickland, Director at JLS Consulting.

In conversation with Álex Cruz

Álex Cruz – Vice Chair, WestJet – gives his perspective on evolving airline business models, the impact of niche technologies, and competitors beyond the airline industry, in a conversation with John Strickland.

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In conversation with Alan Joyce

Alan Joyce – Businessman and Former CEO, Qantas – speaks with John Strickland about the dynamics of city pairings and hubs, long haul markets, and the industry innovating to overcome sustainability challenges.

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In conversation with Pieter Elbers

Pieter Elbers - CEO of IndiGo - talks to John Strickland about leading India's largest airline, and shares insights on the relationship between aviation and economic growth, including the impact of the subcontinent's expanding hubs and gateways. 

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Where Next For Aerospace? - Conversations with industry leaders at the IATA AGM 2024

In this special episode of Our Future Skies - recorded at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai - listen to several leaders as they analyse a range of topics impacting the future of the airline industry, in conversation with John Strickland.

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In conversation with Anders Forslund

Anders Forslund - Co-founder and CEO, Heart Aerospace – offers his perspective on leading with innovation in the aerospace industry, the decarbonisation of air travel, and how infrastructure can boost regional connectivity. 

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In conversation with Sir Tim Clark

In this episode of Our Future Skies, Sir Tim Clark,  President, Emirates Airline, shares his unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the aerospace industry.

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In conversation with Marie Owens Thomsen

Marie Owens Thomsen - Senior Vice President Sustainability & Chief Economist, IATA – shares her insights on the impact of technological advances in aviation, the role of evidence-based policy-making, and the challenge of sustainability.

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In conversation with Yvonne Makolo

Yvonne Makolo - CEO, RwandAir and Chair of the Board, IATA – discusses her expert insights on sustainable industry growth, investment in education and training, and the potential of aviation within the African continent.

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In conversation with Tewolde Gebremariam

Tewolde Gebremariam - Senior Strategic Advisor at Delta Airlines and former Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines – shares his expert perspectives on aviation infrastructure in Africa, the impact of cargo capacity investments, and leveraging aviation and technological advancements as engines of economic development.

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In conversation with Güliz Öztürk

Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, discusses her perspective on airline business model development, increasing flexibility for travellers and investing in digital solutions.

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In conversation with Sean Doyle

Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways, shares his views on the agility of the aerospace industry, innovation in sustainability and the new generations of travellers.

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In conversation with Bob Lange

Bob Lange, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Analysis and Market Forecast at Airbus, provides his insights into the future evolution of aircraft, airline models and managing environmental risks in the aviation industry.

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In conversation with Paul Griffiths

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, discusses his long term perspective on the future of airports and the impact of these challenges on the aerospace industry.

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In conversation with Johan Lundgren

Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, shares his insights on the direction of the airline industry over the coming decades, in an in-depth discussion with John Strickland.

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In conversation with Anko van der Werff

The President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) provides his future looking perspective on how the many challenges that aerospace faces will result in long term changes to the industry.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.