Air Transportation at Harvard University
Saturday, Mar 08, 2025, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall, Harvard University

Welcome to the Air Transportation Forum at Harvard University!
The Air Transportation Forum will convene students, researchers, and members of the academic community to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the global aviation industry. As a student-organized event, the aim is 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.
Panel 1: Economic Implications of Route Planning
Speakers:
- 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
Panel 2: More Sustainable Aviation for Tomorrow
Speakers:
- 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 Leader, Gensler
Moderated by:
Santiago Creuheras, Professor of Management at the National Autonomous University of Mexico; Former Deputy Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Energy of Mexico
Breakout Session 1: Airports and Their Communities
By Atif Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport
Breakout Session 2: Airport Design and Challenges
By Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler
Breakout Session 3: Strategic Approach of Network Planning Focusing on Asia-Pacific
By Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines
This event is co-sponsored by Harvard Undergraduate Japan Policy Network and generously supported by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability.
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The Air Transportation Forum will convene students, researchers, and members of the academic community to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the global aviation industry. As a student-organized event, the aim is 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.
Panel 1: Economic Implications of Route Planning
Speakers:
- 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
Panel 2: More Sustainable Aviation for Tomorrow
Speakers:
- 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 Leader, Gensler
Moderated by:
Santiago Creuheras, Professor of Management at the National Autonomous University of Mexico; Former Deputy Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Energy of Mexico
Breakout Session 1: Airports and Their Communities
By Atif Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport
Breakout Session 2: Airport Design and Challenges
By Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler
Breakout Session 3: Strategic Approach of Network Planning Focusing on Asia-Pacific
By Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines
This event is co-sponsored by Harvard Undergraduate Japan Policy Network and generously supported by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability.

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