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Magazine Issue

Air Transport World, May/June 2025

Airline of the Year

2025 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

All Nippon Airways aircraft
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2025 ATW Airline of the Year: All Nippon Airways

May 20, 2025
All Nippon Airways has long been associated with innovation and excellence, which is why the airline has been awarded the title of ATW Airline of the Year.
All Nippon Airways President and CEO Shinichi Inoue
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2025 ATW Airline Of The Year Interview: CEO Shinichi Inoue

May 15, 2025
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Airline of the Year winner All Nippon Airways CEO Shinichi Inoue.
President and CEO
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2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Nicholas E. Calio

May 21, 2025
As president and CEO at the U.S. trade association Airlines for America (A4A), Nick Calio has made significant and lasting contributions to global air transport.
President and CEO of A4A
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2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award Interview: Nicholas E. Calio

May 21, 2025
Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio sits down with Aviation Week to discuss his career trajectory and winning the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award.
Aircraft
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2025 ATW Eco-Airline Of The Year: Cathay Pacific Airways

May 22, 2025
Sustainability is a part of Cathay Pacific’s purpose to move people forward in life in a sustainable and responsible manner for current and future generations.
General Manager
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2025 ATW Eco-Airline Of The Year Interview: Grace Cheung

May 22, 2025
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay's sustainability manager about the road to net zero.
Scoot Embraer E190-E2 aircraft
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2025 ATW Value Airline Of The Year: Scoot

May 27, 2025
It is unprecedented for an airline to win the same ATW Award, so there must be something special about the airline that first accomplishes this achievement.
CEO
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2025 ATW Value Airline Of The Year Interview: Leslie Thng

May 27, 2025
ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.
Aircraft
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2025 ATW Cargo Operator Of The Year: Cathay Cargo

May 28, 2025
Cathay Pacific Airways started as a cargo carrier in 1946, so it’s no surprise that its cargo operations remain core to the Hong Kong airline’s business.
Cathay Pacific Cargo Director Tom Owen
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2025 ATW Cargo Operator Of The Year Interview: Tom Owen

May 28, 2025
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay Cargo's director about the global market, key areas of growth and the importance of safe transport for cargo.
Sun Country Airlines aircraft
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2025 ATW Market Leader Of The Year: Sun Country Airlines

May 29, 2025
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines is a one-of-a-kind hybrid LCC that provides scheduled, charter and cargo operations.
Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker
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2025 ATW Market Leader Of The Year Interview: Jude Bricker

May 29, 2025
ATW senior editor Aaron Karp talks to the CEO of 2025's Market Leader Award winner about how the Minnesota-based airline developed a winning business strategy.
Martin Gauss
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2025 ATW Leadership Excellence Of The Year: Martin Gauss

Jun 02, 2025
This award is given in honor of Joe Murphy, ATW's founder and first editor and publisher.
Qatar Airways aircraft
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2025 ATW Humanitarian Force For Good: Qatar Airways Cargo

Jun 03, 2025
The ATW Humanitarian Force for Good Award launched last year to raise awareness of the essential good that the world’s airlines do for people and the planet.

Features

Aether Fuels’ Tri-Converter
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A Novel Approach To SAF Development May Offer A New Route To Net Zero

Jun 09, 2025
A novel method of SAF development shows potential but is not immune to challenges.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas
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New EU Sustainability Commissioner’s Approach Has Airline CEOs Hopeful

Jun 05, 2025
Unusually, EU strategy shift mirrors European airlines’ wish list.
Delta Air Lines lounge
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Majors And LLCs Engaged In A Sprint Toward More Premium Offerings

Jun 04, 2025
Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.
aircraft cabin interior
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Airlines and Designers Customizing Across The Passenger Cost Spectrum

Jun 06, 2025
At both the premium and low-cost ends of the spectrum, airlines and cabin designers are trying to customize their products.
Noida International Airport
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Delhi and Mumbai Are on the Cusp of Massive Airport Capacity Growth

May 30, 2025
A dual-airport strategy in India’s two largest cities aims to meet the country’s capacity demands.
Airbus A320neo
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Gulf Region LCCs Are Spreading Their Reach

Jun 10, 2025
Gulf region budget carriers are booming.
Aircrafts
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European Airlines See Merger Opportunities, If Conditions Are Right

Jun 11, 2025
Airlines in Europe are keen to merge if conditions and timelines aren’t overly burdensome.

Departments

airport operations
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Opinion: U.S. ATM Plan Is A Good Start But Not Enough

May 13, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s announcement of a plan to modernize the US air traffic management (ATM) system is a welcome sign.
Addis Ababa
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Routes Insights: Intercontinental Growth

May 23, 2025
New connections look to make the world at large more accessible for three growing carriers.
Spectators
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Analysis: Why This Year’s Paris Air Show Will Likely Be A Subdued Event

May 14, 2025
Uncertainty looms over the Paris Air Show.
aircraft on tarmac
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Tariff Turmoil Causes Issues For Carriers Amid Global Uncertainty

May 16, 2025
Airlines and industry suppliers are hunkering down for an economic slowdown.