Interviews

First-hand conversations with aviation leaders, executives, pilots, engineers, regulators, and industry figures, presented in Q&A or edited narrative form.

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December 3, 2025

SVP Interview: Captain Bader Almarzooqi on Emirates Training

Airways was invited to the Emirates Aviation College, where we sat down with the Senior Vice President of Flight Training.

November 27, 2025

CEO Interview: Con Korfiatis on Oman Air’s Outlook

Airways once again meets with Oman Air's CEO, Con Korfiatis, to discuss the airline’s outlook for the future.

November 26, 2025

Airline Interview: 12 Months of Nolinor Aviation in Edmonton

To mark its first anniversary in Edmonton, Alberta, Nolinor Aviation invited Airways to its new FBO and Hangar.

November 23, 2025

COO Interview: Emirates' Al Redha on DAS2025 Orders

DAS2025 saw Emirates make several announcements over the week. Airways sat down with the airline's Chief Operations Officer.

November 22, 2025

CCO Interview: SWISS's Heike Birlenbach on U.S. Foray

Airways sat down with Heike Birlenbach, CCO at SWISS, on board flight LX52 to Boston, LX’s first A350-900 long-haul service.

November 20, 2025

CEO Interview: Ghaith Al Ghaith on flydubai's Future

On the third day at DAS2025, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, held a roundtable discussion with journalists.

November 2, 2025

MRO CEO Interview: FL Technics’ Žilvinas Lapinskas

FL Technics, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, invited Airways for an exclusive visit to one of its independent operations.

October 19, 2025

CEO Interview: ITA Airways' Disciplined Strategy

Airways joined Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, for a private media roundtable where he outlined ITA’s transformation strategy.

October 19, 2025

CCO Interview: Cathay Pacific's Boeing Triple Seven Plans

Cathay Pacific added 21 destinations in 2025. The airline now plans a two-layout Boeing 777-9 cabin.

September 19, 2025

Interview: CEO Pieter Elbers on IndiGo’s Transformation

Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo Airlines, shares the airline's journey and future outlook in an exclusive interview with Airways.

August 27, 2025

Interview: Wizz Air’s Strategy with Andras Rado

Airways sat down with Andras Rado, head of communication at the Hungarian carrier, to learn more about the airline’s outlook. 

July 3, 2025

Highflyer Interview: Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld Alliance

After landing in Amsterdam on Oman Air’s inaugural flight, we were joined by oneworld’s CEO, Nat Pieper, in the oneworld lounge.

June 28, 2025

Interview: Riyadh Air’s Plan for 2025 and Beyond

Airways sat down with Ian Bradley, VP Corporate Communications at Riyadh Air, to learn more about the airline’s ambitions.

May 1, 2025

COO Interview: Wings of Adaptivity—SkyUp's Success Story

While Ukraine’s flag carrier ceased operations due to the Russian invasion in 2022, SkyUp adapted and pivoted its strategy.

April 10, 2025

Interview: airBaltic’s Martin Gauss on the Recent News

Following the decision made at the regular Shareholders' meeting, Martin Gauss reflects on his departure from airBaltic.

April 4, 2025

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri on the Airline’s Future

Thai Airways is set to announce the end of its rehabilitation plan, new products, and Boeing 787-10 deliveries.

April 2, 2025

KLM’s Sustainability Actions with Remona van der Zon

Airways discusses KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' operations and targets with Remona van der Zon, Director Sustainability. 

March 4, 2025

CEO Interview: Riyadh Air's Fleet Plans for 2025

‍Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas says his airline will add twin-aisle wide-body aircraft in 2025.

February 25, 2025

Icelandair C-Suite Interview: Vision and Strategy

Airways had the opportunity to sit down with Icelandair C-Suite at the airline's 30th Mid-Atlantic Tradeshow 2025.

February 23, 2025

Earning a Million SAS EuroBonus Miles

Airways sits down with Ken Vargha, one of the winners of SAS' most ambitious prize, the million EuroBonus points.

February 21, 2025

Lufthansa CEO: No Investment in Non-European Airlines

In an interview with Airways, Lufthansa's CEO revealed that the group is unlikely to invest in non-European airlines.

February 21, 2025

Highflyer Interview: Cathay Pacific's SVP Americas

Airways sits down with Chris van den Hooven, Cathay Pacific’s Senior Vice President, Americas.

February 12, 2025

CEO Interview: Lufthansa's A380 Gamble Pays Off

Airways spoke with Lufthansa’s CEO about why keeping the Airbus A380 was the right call.

December 13, 2024

CRO Interview: Finnair’s Network with Christine Rovelli

Airways discusses Finnair’s latest developments with Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer.

December 9, 2024

Interview: SWISS CCO Heike Birlenbach

As part of our Airline Review, we discussed SWISS’ latest developments with CCO Heike Birlenbach.

November 11, 2024

Transforming an Airline: Oman Air CEO Interview

During our visit to Muscat, we discussed Oman Air’s transformation and plans with its executives.

November 9, 2024

Reducing Fuel Consumption, Emissions with AeroSHARK

AeroSHARK’s riblets disrupt the boundary layer in critical aircraft surface regions, reducing drag.

November 8, 2024

Interview: London Gatwick Ambitions with Stephanie Wear

Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development, shares London Gatwick’s ambitious plans for the future.

October 29, 2024

COO interview: Riyadh Air's Progress, Future Plans

Airways discusses Riyadh Air's latest developments with Chief Operating Officer Peter Bellew.

October 28, 2024

CCO Interview: The State of SAS After Joining SkyTeam

Airways spoke with Paul Verhagen, CCO of SAS, about the current state of the Nordic flag carrier.

October 25, 2024

Interview: Discussing Finavia's Strategy with Petri Vuori

Airways discusses Finavia's strategy with Petri Vuori, SVP Sales and Route Development.

October 22, 2024

Airways Interview: Meet Cindy Cox, 'Ball of Fire' Part 1

A cancer-fighting drug kept Capt. Cindy Cox from flying for 16 years. Now she’s back in the cockpit.

October 22, 2024

Airways Interview: Meet Cindy Cox, 'Ball of Fire' Part 2

In Part 2 of our interview with Capt. Cox, we learn what it was like to pilot again after 16 years.

October 22, 2024

Airways Interview: Meet Cindy Cox, 'Ball of Fire' Part 3

In Part 3, Boeing 777 FO Cindy Cox shares valuable insights as a Cancer survivor.

October 7, 2024

CEO Interview: Riyadh Air Unveils Short-Term Goals

At Routes World 2024, Riyadh Air unveiled crucial details regarding its future in the short term.

August 25, 2024

Interview: flydubai CEO on Boeing Delivery Delays

Airways discussed the Boeing 737 delivery delays with Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO at flydubai.

July 22, 2024

FIA2024: Martin Gauss on airBaltic's Long-term Strategy

Airways enjoyed catching up with Mr. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic, on day one of FIA2024.

May 23, 2024

Highflyer Interview with Alex Wilcox, JSX’s CEO

Airways discusses JSX's history, challenges, and strategies with the airline's CEO, Alex Wilcox.

May 2, 2024

Interview: Vueling's Vision for Paperless Boarding

Airways discusses Vueling’s latest digital innovation with IT Director Javier Álvarez Sánchez.

April 14, 2024

Interview: Lufthansa Group Expands in East Africa

Lufthansa's General Manager of East Africa, Kevin Markette, shares his vision for the region.

April 13, 2024

Interview: Verma, Agarwal Forecast Indian Aviation

Airways interviews Vineet Verma and Devesh R Agarwal on the future state of Indian aviation.

April 13, 2024

Sky Coffee-Buenos Aires: Converted Delta MD-88

A partial fuselage of a former Delta MD-88 doubles as a coffee shop in Miami's Brickell district.