March 8, 2025

Air Transportation Forum 2025

The Air Transportation Forum will convene students, researchers, and members of the wider aviation community to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the facing the industry globally. As a student-organized event, we aim to bring together airline partners and industry leaders with students and faculty to foster dialogue surrounding opportunities and careers in the future of air transportation.

Admission is free for students, and $20 for all other participants. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

The Economic Implications of Route Planning

Kate Sullivan, Chief Commercial Officer, Philadelphia International Airport

Jennifer Thibodeau, Managing Director for Safety and Regulatory Policy, Cargo Airline Association

Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines

John Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, Airlines for America


More Sustainable Aviation for Tomorrow

John Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, Airlines for America

Matt Ridley, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, oneworld

Flavio Leo, Director of Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority

Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler

Moderated by: Santiago Creuharas, Professor of Management at the National Autonomous University of Mexico; Former Deputy Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Energy of Mexico


Breakout Sessions

Atif Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport

Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler

Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines