Join us for an exclusive webinar designed for airline leaders navigating the rapidly shifting aviation landscape. We’ll reveal the latest insights from 2026 executive priorities surveys conducted by Deloitte and OpenAirlines and dive into VietJet’s efficiency strategy, including their perspective on the role of AI in operational performance
✈️ In this webinar, we will delve beyond high-level trends to explore the strategic implications for operational efficiency and profitability. The session will also feature a talk by an airline leader, who will share real-world perspectives on these topics, as well as a discussion on the challenges of AI. A key highlight will be on the rise of domain-trained AI in aviation, specifically purpose-built algorithms designed to optimize real-world airline challenges, such as fuel and cost optimization.
📆 December 16th, 2025.
Session 1: 09.00 AM (UTC+1) - Session 2: 04.00 PM (UTC+1)
⌛ Duration: 45 minutes
Agenda
During the webinar, you'll get:
- Exclusive access to survey-based insights into how airline executives are setting priorities for 2026.
- Actionable takeaways to accelerate strategic and operational decision-making.
- Insights into AI's challenges today, and how domain-trained AI is transforming operational efficiency.
This event is tailored for C-suite, VP, and senior-director level leaders in:
- Operations
- Finance
- Corporate strategy
- Sustainability
- Transformation
OpenAirlines reserves the right to review and approve webinar registrations at its discretion, subject to executive approval.
Speakers
Thomas Pellegrin
Asia Pacific Aviation Leader at Deloitte
Thomas leads the air transport industry sector for Deloitte in Asia Pacific. He brings 25 years of experience advising aerospace and aviation clients on matters of operational strategy. Prior to joining Deloitte, Thomas led the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s advisory practice in Asia.
Thomas holds a PhD in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the US, where his doctoral research focused on the impacts of climate change on commercial aviation. He also holds an MBA from the George Washington University in the US and a Master of Management from the Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France. He is a licensed private pilot and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Donal Boylan
Member of Founding Council at Vietjet Air JSC and Independent Non Executive Board Director at Vietjet Qazaqstan
With over 35 years in aerospace and defence, Boylan has held senior engineering and commercial roles, including founding partner at BCAP, board Vice Chairman at Vietjet Air JSC & Vietjet Qazaqstan, CEO at Bohai Leasing and owner of Avolon.
He has successfully led aircraft leasing companies through major expansions and public listings.
Stéphane Nitenberg
SVP Strategic Partnerships at OpenAirlines
With a Master in Management degree from ESSEC Business School in France and a 25-years background in the Digital Industry in High Tech environments driven by innovation, Stéphane joined OpenAirlines in 2018 to bring his deep experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development. Till the beginning of 2025, he acted as Chief Revenue Officer and managed to multiply the SkyBreathe® Community by 4, bringing it from 25 to 75 members in 6 years.
Following OpenAirlines' 2024 45 m € fundraising in late 2024, Stéphane is now in charge of the development of strategic partnerships to go along with the company's growth and M&A strategy.As the Aircraft industry faces huge challenges, Stephane’s experience in agile business and ecosystems management methods is key to help customers properly address disruptions processes according to their needs.
*OpenAirlines reserves the right to review and approve webinar registrations at its discretion, subject to executive approval.
