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Who Plans to Attend Skift Aviation Forum 2023

Over 200 top companies plan to attend Skift Aviation Forum next week. This includes household names like Aero, AirlineGeeks, American Airlines, Boeing, CLEAR, Delta, Expedia, GE Aerospace, Honeywell, Lufthansa, Oneworld, Skyscanner, and Southwest, just to name a few. View the companies attending: Don’t Miss Out Your ticket also includes access to an opening reception at the Fort Worth Zoo, all conference sessions covering…

Don’t Miss Skift Aviation Forum on November 1 in Fort Worth, TX

Set your course for a captivating aviation event in Fort Worth, where aviation leaders and visionaries will guide you through the latest trends and game-changing developments in the industry. Skift Aviation Forum returns to Fort Worth, TX on November 1, 2023, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from across the airline industry to discuss the future…

Andrew Nocella EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines to Speak at Skift Aviation Forum

We are pleased to have Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of United Airlines join us on stage. Andrew Nocella brings expansive knowledge to this position, having joined the industry over 20 years ago. In his current role, Andrew oversees all aspects of United’s commercial strategies and product design including cargo, United Express, pricing and…

Why Skift Aviation Forum Should be on Every Airline Professional’s Calendar

Are you ready for an aviation event like no other? Skift Aviation Forum 2023 is set to be a game-changer, and here are the top three reasons why you absolutely must attend: Cutting-Edge Insights: In an industry as dynamic as aviation, staying informed about the latest trends and developments is crucial. Skift Aviation Forum consistently delivers thought-provoking insights…

Jeff Knittel, Chairman and CEO at Airbus Americas, Inc. Joins Skift Aviation Forum

C. Jeffrey (Jeff) Knittel is the Chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, Inc. In addition, he is the Head of Region for the Americas. He is responsible for Airbus’ commercial aircraft and commercial services businesses throughout the Americas, as well as providing leadership to Airbus Helicopters which is the company’s market-leading helicopter business, and Airbus…

Skift Research Report – Business Class Recovery: State of Airline Premium Cabin Capacity

Skift Research latest report on cabin capacity and revenues in 2022 provides a proprietary methodology for evaluating cabin capacity and revenues across different cabin classes in the airline industry. Skift Research devised a model utilizing a sample of 11 prominent global airlines. This report aims to expand and provide analysis on the capacity and revenue…

Shashank Nigam, Founder & CEO of SimpliFlying to Speak at Skift Aviation Forum

We are looking forward to welcoming Shashank Nigam, Founder & CEO of SimpliFlying to the Skift Aviation Forum stage. Shashank Nigam is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying. Having consulted for more than 100 airlines over 15 years, Nigam is a frequent keynote speaker and has been widely featured in major media outlets like The…

Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Returns to Skift Aviation Forum

We are excited to have Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport join us on stage in November. Sean Donohue serves as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. DFW Airport is the 2nd busiest airport globally for passengers and is ranked 3rd  for operations.  In his role as CEO,…

New Speaker: Charu Jain, Senior VP, Merchandising and Innovation, Alaska Airlines Joins Skift Aviation Forum

We are thrilled to welcome Charu Jain, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Innovation at Alaska Airlines to the Skift Aviation Forum stage. Charu Jain serves as a change leader driving strategy and implementation for both employee and guest-facing innovation along with taking Alaska and Horizon to the next level by merchandising our products and…

Viva Aerobus CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua to Speak at Skift Aviation Forum

We are pleased to have Juan Carlos, CEO of Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s Ultra Low Cost Carrier, join us on stage. Prior to joining Viva he was in the restaurant industry running a business he started on college. He was part of Viva Aerobus founding team, he started in the Commercial Department and became CEO in 2010…