Our Future Skies

Darren Hulst - Vice President - Commercial Marketing, Boeing - shares his insights on innovation in aviation, low cost carrier business models, the connectivity with global economic development and the future of ultra long haul flying, in a conversation with John Strickland.

Episode contributor: Darren Hulst, Vice President - Commercial Marketing, Boeing

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

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

Episode contributor: Alex Cruz – Vice Chair, WestJet

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

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

Episode contributor: Alan Joyce – Businessman and Former CEO, Qantas

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

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.

Episode contributor: Pieter Elbers – CEO, IndiGo

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

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

Episode contributors:

• Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA
• Adnan Kazim, Deputy President of Emirates and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline
• Con Korfiatis, CEO, Oman Air
• Tony Douglas, CEO, Riyadh Air
• Steven Greenaway, CEO, flyadeal

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

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

Episode contributor: Anders Forslund - Co-founder and CEO, Heart Aerospace

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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.

In a real highlight of our podcast series ‘Our Future Skies’, the latest episode features Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, in conversation with series moderator John Strickland. In a lively and wide-ranging conversation, Sir Tim shares a personal view of the many challenges and opportunities ahead for the aerospace industry.

Episode contributor: Sir Tim Clark - President, Emirates Airline

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

This episode was recorded on 13 March 2024

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.

In this episode of Our Future Skies, 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.

Episode contributor: Marie Owens Thomsen - Senior Vice President Sustainability & Chief Economist, IATA 
Series moderator: John Strickland - Director, JLS Consulting

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

In this episode of Our Future Skies, Yvonne Makolo - CEO of RwandAir and Chair of the Board, IATA – discusses sustainable industry growth, investment in education and training, and the potential of aviation within the African continent.

Episode contributor: Yvonne Makolo – CEO, RwandAir and Chair of the Board, IATA

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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

In this episode of Our Future Skies, 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.

Episode contributor: Tewolde Gebremariam – Senior Strategic Advisor at Delta Airlines and former Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines

Series moderator: John Strickland – Director, JLS Consulting

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