Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Aerospace Eyes Trump 2.0 Nov 14, 2024

How will a second Trump administration affect the defense industry and global alliances? Listen in as the McCain Institute’s executive director Evelyn Farkas joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno to discuss.

Why Isn’t Airbus Doing Better? Nov 08, 2024

Even in a duopoly, one company's misfortunate isn't necessarily the other's fortune. Financial analyst Sash Tusa joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Robert Wall to explain why.

Can Anyone Catch SpaceX? Nov 01, 2024

SpaceX’s Starship booster “catch” at the launchpad wowed the space world, but big hurdles remain to launching humans to Mars in 2028. Irene Klotz and Guy Norris join Joe Anselmo to discuss.

Understanding UAP As An Aerospace Safety Concern Oct 25, 2024

Once known as UFOs, sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena present a thorny issue for the aviation community.

Former F/A-18 pilot Ryan Graves who leads Americans for Safe Aerospace joins Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Garrett Reim to discuss the risks UAP pose and shares progress made on destigmatizing reporting among pilots.

Why Boeing Has Delayed The 777X Yet Again Oct 18, 2024

It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s Guy Norris, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams explain to Joe Anselmo how we got here.

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Check 6 With Accenture: Why The Commercial Aerospace Outlook Isn’t As Bad As You Think Oct 09, 2024

Despite a downturn in deliveries, industry revenues will actually grow this year. Accenture’s John Schmidt and Jeff Wheless reveal why.

Boeing Strike Goes From Bad To Worse Oct 03, 2024

As the strike by Boeing’s machinists enters a new, uncertain phase, the company’s suppliers, customers and investors are grappling with the rising damage. Listen in as Aviation Week editors and special guest Scott Mikus of Melius Research discuss the state of the strike.

Where Is Commercial Propulsion Heading? Oct 02, 2024

Listen in to hear Frank Haselbach, president of ISABE and head of propulsion at Airbus, in conversation with Aviation Week's Guy Norris. They discuss various technology pathways for commercial engines that would support the decarbonization of the air transport industry.

Unpacking Israel's Air Campaign Against Hezbollah Sep 27, 2024

Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare in this conversation with Robert Wall, Aviation Week Executive Editor for Defense and Space.

Read some of Steve's coverage here:

Check 6 Revisits: Engine Of Change—50 Years Of CFM Sep 24, 2024

CFM International CEO Gael Meheust joins the podcast to dive into the remarkable story behind the CFM56: Hear how teams on opposite sides of the Atlantic persevered against the odds to propel the industry into a new age.

Visit CFM International's website to explore a timeline of the company's extraordinary history

Check 6 Revisits delves into Aviation Week's more than 100-year archive. Subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles relating to this podcast here:

GE Will Supply France With F101 Engine Core Technology (June 11, 1973)
CFM-56 Aimed at Current Transports (July 22, 1974)
United Picks CFM56 for DC-8-60s (April 9, 1979)
USAir Negotiating 737-300 Purchase (March 9, 1981)
Improved CFM56 Will Power A320 (November 12, 1984)

What Boeing’s Strike Means For The Industry Sep 17, 2024

From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike.

Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Dan Williams to discuss.

V-22 Back Under The Spotlight Sep 13, 2024

Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble discuss the V-22 program and its safety, but first shed light on the latest NGAD and CCA developments as AFA fast approaches.

Is Boom's Supersonic Airliner Closer To Reality? Sep 06, 2024

Listen in as Aviation Week’s propulsion editor Guy Norris updates our chief Boom skeptic Steve Trimble on the company’s latest test flight. Jens Flottau rounds out the panel hosted by Joe Anselmo. — Recognizing outstanding achievements in the aviation industry, the prestigious Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards are now open for nominations — Find out more

NASA’s Starliner Saga Aug 30, 2024

Listen in as editors explain why a crew vehicle is coming home from the space station without a crew, and what it means for Boeing, SpaceX and two stranded astronauts.

Can Airbus And Boeing Win Back Suppliers’ Confidence? | Sponsored By McKinsey & Company Aug 28, 2024

The commercial aviation supply chain is at a crossroads. In this sponsored podcast two McKinsey & Co. experts explain why—and what it means for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft.

A Path For SAF? Aug 23, 2024

Amid growing skepticism that airlines can achieve net zero emissions in 2050, a report lays out a road map for rapidly scaling up sustainable aviation fuels. Listen in as one of those skeptics, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, talks with Claudia Galea, a co-author of that report, which was put together by the World Economic Forum and Kearney.

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Propulsion Puzzle Aug 16, 2024

Airbus is really excited about an open-rotor engine. Boeing not so much. Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris explains the background behind his recent story on Boeing's current assessment of CFM International's RISE open fan concept. He is joined by colleagues Jens Flottau, who weighs in on the strategic implications, and Sean Broderick, who provides an update on how Pratt & Whitney is managing issues with its GTF engine. Hosted by Joe Anselmo.

Sustainable X-Planes, Lunar Infrastructure & More At AIAA In Vegas Aug 09, 2024

As the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' flagship Aviation Forum and Ascend conferences come together for the first time in Las Vegas, Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Graham Warwick and Garrett Reim review some of the cutting-edge developments shared there.

Is Boeing’s New CEO The Right Pick? Aug 02, 2024

Kelly Ortberg has a stellar track record as an aerospace CEO, but he faces momentous challenges in Seattle.

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno discuss Ortberg's appointment with guests Kevin Michaels, a contributing columnist and managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, and analyst Scott Mikus, who covers aerospace and defense at Melius Research.

Future Of Air Combat In Focus At Farnborough Jul 26, 2024

Listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Brian Everstine discuss their highlights from Farnborough Airshow, sharing their thoughts on GCAP, CCAs, FLRAA, tankers and more.

Farnborough Fizzle Jul 25, 2024

At Farnborough Airshow 2024, an absence of new aircraft orders spoke volumes. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Daniel Williams analyze the week, breaking down the deals that did take place and sharing the buzz from airlines, suppliers and manufacturers.

Cold War Comeback Jul 19, 2024

The NATO Summit in Washington and Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference in London both had Cold War undertones. Listen in as editors Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda.

Check 6 With Accenture: Four Stories To Watch At Farnborough Jul 12, 2024

Listen in to hear from Accenture leaders John Schmidt and Joyce Kline on why supply chain and workforce challenges remain vexing, but technological solutions such as generative AI point to a brighter future in this sponsored podcast.

UK Election Kicks Off Britain-Focused Defense Month Jul 05, 2024

In the defense industry, all eyes are on the UK in July for RIAT and Farnborough. Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Craig Caffrey kick off the conversation with a special episode about the British elections and what they (and those in France) mean for A&D.

Another Eventful Week At Boeing Jul 02, 2024

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick and Jens Flottau unpack a week that started with a unique media briefing at Boeing's Renton facility and ended with the purchase of Spirit AeroSystems.

What's Up With NGAD? Jun 27, 2024

U..S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall cast doubt on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program in an interview with Aviation Week. Listen in as editors Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Robert Wall break down what we know—and what we don't know.

Check 6 Revisits: Supersonic From Bongo To Boom Jun 21, 2024

Aviation Week editors go back through the archives to the origins of supersonic flight, revisiting key programs and exploring the issues that are still challenging high-speed aircraft designers today.

Check 6 Revisits delves into Aviation Week's more than 100-year archive. Subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles relating to this podcast here:

Letter from Oklahoma City resident on Project Bongo (AW&ST, March 2, 1964, p. 98)
Sonic Boom Report Expected in October (AW&ST, July 13, 1964, p. 28)
Boom Restrictions May Swell SST Costs (AW&ST, Aug. 3, 1964, p. 38)
Concorde is Coming (AW&ST, Feb. 8, 1971, p. 11)

Audio Clips:

March 2, 1969: Concorde's first Toulouse test flight (BBC)

June 5, 1963: President John F. Kennedy spoke at U.S. Air Force Academy (JFK Library)

June 4, 1963: JFK phone call to Treasury Secretary C. Douglas Dillon (JFK Library)

What's Behind The Widebody Order Buzz? Jun 14, 2024

Airlines are on the verge of placing hundreds of orders for widebody jets. Listen is as Aviation Week Network's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson and Daniel Williams discuss what’s behind the impending order boom.

Read Jens' article here: Multiple Airlines Prepare Large Widebody Orders

MRO Podcast: How AI Is Transforming The Aftermarket Jun 06, 2024

Check 6 will be back with a regular episode next week. Today we are sharing an episode of Aviation Week's MRO Podcast.

Listen in to hear Aviation Week Network editors James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Michael Bruno discuss the novel applications MROs are finding for generative AI and the technology’s workforce implications.

Read Lindsay's article: AI Fever Sweeps MRO, But Will Excitement Last?

You can follow the MRO Podcast wherever you get Check 6.

The F-35 Has A Case Of Long COVID May 31, 2024

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Robert Wall, Steve Trimble and Tony Osborne discuss the GAO's recent report on the F-35 and explain what's hampering the now $2 trillion program.

Are Airlines' Net Zero Goals Unrealistic? May 24, 2024

In 2021 airlines pledged to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Aviation Week experts debate their progress so far and what approach should be taken going forward ahead of airline CEOs convening in Dubai for IATA's AGM at the start of June.

How Can We Solve Aviation's Big Contrails Problem? May 17, 2024

Eliminating contrails would cut aviation's climate impact by half, but can it be done? Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Thierry Dubois and Graham Warwick are joined by NASA scientist Richard Moore who shares the latest research on a problem that some consider to be the low-hanging fruit of sustainability.

A full transcript of this podcast will be available here.

Read Guy's story about the last flight of NASA's DC-8 and see video of it chasing contrails here.

Check 6 With Accenture: Artificial Intelligence Comes To Your Aerospace Company May 13, 2024

According to new Accenture reports this year, Gen AI is poised to provide the most significant economic uplift and change to work since the agricultural and industrial revolutions, and it will lead to a reinvention of work with more—not less—human-centric work processes.

In this sponsored podcast Aviation Week talks with Accenture aerospace and defense practice leaders on how aerospace and defense businesses are using AI now.

Will Embraer Step Up To Challenge The Duopoly? May 09, 2024

The last company to take on Airbus and Boeing was crushed, but market conditions could be ripe for another challenger. Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris to discuss what Embraer might do.

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Europe’s Air Taxi Startups On The Brink May 02, 2024

Investors have ploughed billions of dollars into eVTOL ventures but now many are running out of cash. Listen in to hear Aviation Week's Jens Flottau share what he found on recent visits to Lilium and Volocopter. SMG Consulting's Sergio Cecutta also joins to break down the AAM funding environment and the advantage Chinese startups have.

Check 6 Revisits: 7J7, Boeing’s Lost Airliner Apr 30, 2024

Boeing never built the 7J7, but its legacy continues to be felt to this day. Listen in to hear how technology once studied for the highly advanced program could re-emerge on the company’s next new airplane almost 40 years later.

Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Steve Trimble and Christine Boynton are joined by former Boeing 7J7 program manager Peter Morton to delve into the program.

Designed in an era of spiraling fuel costs, the 7J7 was ahead of its time. The program marked a profound change in the way Boeing did business and designed its airplanes. Morton, who served as director of cost and program management for the 7J7, provides an insider's account and shares his unique perspective on the effort.

Shielding The Skies: Missile Defense In A Changing World Apr 25, 2024

Aviation Week editors Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Tony Osborne assess the recent performance of Israel’s air and missile defense umbrella and discuss new missile defense technology needed to address potential and evolving threats.

787 Allegations: Boeing Over A Barrel Apr 19, 2024

Boeing acknowledges that production-quality issues meant the first 1,000 or so 787s delivered did not meet its specifications. But it insists the productions issues have been corrected, and that the in-service fleet is not at risk.

A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge these claims, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week Network's Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick and Graham Warwick break it all down.

How To Fix Boeing Apr 08, 2024

Industry analysts Ron Epstein and Richard Aboulafia join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno to discuss the momentous challenges facing Boeing’s next leader—and who that leader might be.

Read: The Quarter When Boeing Broke

China's Reclusive Stealth Bomber Apr 05, 2024

The paper trail on the secretive Xian H-20 had gone cold for a couple years, but recent comments from a PLAAF general suggest the program is coming along. Aviation Week Network's Guy Norris, Steve Trimble and Matt Jouppi dissect what was said and look at where the bomber would fit in China's air force structure.

Making Sense Of Boeing's Leadership Shake-Up Mar 25, 2024

On March 25 Boeing signaled the departures of President and CEO Dave Calhoun, Chairman Larry Kellner and Stan Deal, president of its Commercial Airplanes division.

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris break down the seismic leadership changes and what they mean for the company's future.

Deep Dive Into SpaceX's Latest Starship Flight Test Mar 22, 2024

Listen in as former Space Shuttle program manager Wayne Hale joins Aviation Week's Irene Klotz and Guy Norris to unpack Starship's third flight test.

Will China Take The Lead In AAM? Mar 14, 2024

Having seized the pole position in electric vehicles, Chinese industry is racing ahead in advanced air mobility. SMG Consulting's Sergio Cecutta joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Ben Goldstein to discuss how the market is developing.

Read Ben's latest story: Autoflight’s CarryAll eVTOL To Be Certified Imminently, CEO Says

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Why Did Boeing Pull A U-Turn On Spirit Aerosystems? Mar 08, 2024

Talks to acquire troubled aerostructures supplier Spirit Aerosystems hold big implications for Boeing—and Airbus. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Steve Trimble break it down.

Check 6 Revisits: Birth Of The Blackbird, YF-12 Reveal And What May Be Next Mar 05, 2024

On the 60th anniversary of an LBJ press conference, Aviation Week editors revisit the moment Lockheed’s YF-12 was revealed for the very first time, and discuss what similarities that unveiling might have with recent developments of today...

Check 6 Revisits delves into Aviation Week's more than 100-year archive. Subscribers can explore our archive here and read Aviation Week's coverage of the "A-11" in the March 9, 1964, edition of the magazine: A-11 Proven In Reconnaissance Missions

Read the CIA memo on former Aviation Week editor Bob Hotz relating to the "A-11" here.

Listen to President Johnson's full speech here courtesy of the University of Virginia's Miller Center.

Why Heli-Expo Has Gone Vertical Feb 29, 2024

While Heli-Expo's organizers have moved to embrace eVTOLs, updates on a number of rotorcraft programs have stolen the headlines. Listen in to hear from Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Tony Osborne on the ground in Anaheim, California.

Comac Steals The Show At Singapore—Should Boeing And Airbus Be Worried? Feb 22, 2024

Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Chen Chuanren, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris at Singapore Airshow discuss Comac's starring role, the C919's prospects in today's market and what this could mean for the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.

What Defines Program Excellence In A&D? Program Managers Share Their Thoughts Feb 16, 2024

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Program Excellence Editor Mike McClary talks to two 2023 finalists from Honeywell and Skunk Works respectively as well as a reviewer from Raytheon about what goes into a winning submission.

Nominations for the 2024 Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards are open through March 30. Click here to find out more.

Lessons From F-16's Origins 50 Years Ago Feb 09, 2024

A father of the design and development of the F-16 explains the unique philosophy and processes used to bring the most popular fighter of the post-Vietnam era from an idea to a finished product. Listen in as Gen. Michael Loh speaks to Aviation Week's Steve Trimble.

The Outlook With PwC: M&A Trends: Driving Value in Aerospace and Defense Deals Feb 05, 2024

Listen in to this sponsored episode as PwC's Sarah Senyo and Michael Holland discuss current aerospace and defense M&A trends, and insights related to driving deal value and synergies.

Learn more here: Aerospace And Defense: US Deals 2024 Outlook

Airbus' Next Clean-Sheet Narrowbody—What We Know So Far Feb 02, 2024

As Boeing's 737 program has dominated the headlines, more details are emerging about Airbus' plans for a new clean-sheet narrowbody, but when could it launch and will it generate significant emissions savings? Aviation Week editors are joined by Sash Tusa, an analyst with Agency Partners and regular guest columnist, to discuss.

At Supplier Conference, Boeing Is All The Buzz Jan 26, 2024

Aviation Week Network's Joe Anselmo sits down with AeroDynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia, Aviation Week's Michael Bruno and Bank of America's Ron Epstein to discuss aerospace suppliers and investors—and what the new MAX woes could mean for their businesses.

Where Is Aerospace Heading? AIAA SciTech Provides Clues Jan 19, 2024

Boeing’s MAX 9 Fiasco Jan 12, 2024

As bad as it is for Boeing, it could have been a lot worse. Listen in as our editors discuss the Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

Deloitte On AAM | Sponsored By Deloitte Jan 09, 2024

In this sponsored episode Deloitte’s Lindsey Berckman and Ajay Chavali share their insights into the rapidly growing advanced air mobility sector and where it’s heading.

Why Workforce Is Aerospace’s New Year’s Hangover Jan 05, 2024

An Aviation Week/Siemens survey uncovers some disturbing trends as big labor negotiations loom. Aviation Week editors are joined by special guest Todd Tuthill, vice president of aerospace and defense at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges | Sponsored By Siemens Jan 02, 2024

In this sponsored podcast leaders from Siemens explain how aerospace companies can embrace digital transformation and invest in market intelligence to manage their supply chain.

They break down the results of a Siemens supply chain survey conducted by Aviation Week. Watch Siemens' full webinar here.

Eight Surprises In 2023, Eight Predictions For 2024 Dec 21, 2023

As the year draws to a close, listen in as editors from across the Aviation Week Network reflect on 2023 and share what they think lies ahead in 2024.

Did Boeing Turn The Corner In 2023? Dec 15, 2023

As Boeing elevates a possible successor to CEO Dave Calhoun, industry guru Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Sean Broderick to discuss the company's 2023 and its path forward.

Check 6 With Accenture: How 2023 And 2024 Will Be Better And Worse For A&D Dec 12, 2023

The year that ends Dec. 31, 2023, will hold some surprising results for the aerospace and defense industry, and the year ahead in 2024 will too.

In this sponsored podcast Aviation Week talks with experts from Accenture’s aerospace and defense practice as they review exclusive results from their latest Commercial Aerospace Insight Report and Accenture’s own survey of C-suite executives.

Lifting The Veil On Area 51's Secret Flight-Test History Dec 08, 2023

A new scholarly book takes the wraps off the secret flight-test history of the U.S. Air Force facility in the Nevada Test and Training Range like no one ever has before. Listen in as Aviation Week editors Guy Norris and Steve Trimble discuss with author Peter Merlin.

Merlin's voluminous work is titled Dreamland: The Secret History of Area 51 and has been published by Schiffer. More information can be found here.

On Its 25th Birthday, Was The International Space Station Worth It? Dec 01, 2023

Former NASA chief Dan Goldin oversaw creation of the station. What does he think of it now? He speaks to Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Irene Klotz a quarter of a century on from the U.S. Unity module docking with Russia's Zarya module to form the ISS.

Why India Won't Replace China In Commercial Aviation Nov 24, 2023

India's airlines have ordered thousands of aircraft this year, but economic realities will keep it from replicating Beijing's growth miracle anytime soon.

Dubai Airshow—Boom Times Are Back Nov 15, 2023

Emirates leads a long list of commercial aircraft orders announced at Dubai Airshow, but the fortunes of Airbus and Boeing differed.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Christine Boynton, Guy Norris and Jens Flottau talk about the key developments in commercial aviation from the show.

Defense Highlights At Dubai Airshow Nov 14, 2023

Impressive fly-by-wire F-15 flying, unique displays from around the world and the absence of Israel are all discussed by Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Tony Osborne and Steve Trimble at Dubai Airshow.

To read all our coverage download our ShowNews app.

Building A Resilient Defense Industrial Base Nov 10, 2023

Aviation Week editors take a break from Day 2 of the A&D Programs conference in Washington to tease out the intractable issues facing the industrial base—and some of the programs that are getting it right.

San Francisco To Tokyo—In One Hour! Nov 03, 2023

A new rocket engine for military uses could be repurposed for Mach 9 air travel. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Graham Warwick talk with the founders of far-out startup Venus Aerospace, which has already raised more than $40 million from investors.

Has China's Aviation Market Lost Its Luster? Oct 27, 2023

As U.S. companies rethink their presence amid heightened political tensions, some in Europe are doubling down on the Chinese market.

Listen in as Aerodynamic Advisory's Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to discuss how Western planemakers and suppliers are adjusting to the shifting geopolitical situation.

Can Business Aviation And Sustainability Co-Exist? Oct 17, 2023

As NBAA BACE show opens, industry coalesces around a new campaign to reach net zero. Will it work? Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Lee Ann Shay discuss.

Inside The Tradeoffs That Created The F-35 Oct 11, 2023

Tom Burbage, the former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program during its first decade of development, discusses what it took to get the world’s largest and most complex fighter program off and running with Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio and Michael Bruno.

Why Airbus Is Shaking Up Its Leadership Oct 06, 2023

As Christian Scherer takes up the mantle of Airbus Commercial Aircraft business CEO, Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Tony Osborne are joined by Agency Partners' Sash Tusa to discuss why Airbus is making the change.

Explaining ‘Replicator’—A Plan For Thousands Of Drones Sep 27, 2023

Capital Alpha Partners’ Byron Callan and Sam Bendett from the Center for Naval Analysis join Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio and Steve Trimble to discuss challenges with the Pentagon’s initiative to manufacture masses of uncrewed vehicles learned from the war in Ukraine and posed by the Indo-Pacific theater.

The Case For A New Boeing Airplane Sep 22, 2023

Bank of America’s Ron Epstein talks with Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Michael Bruno about the business and technical implications of his call for Boeing to act fast.

The Latest On The B-21 And The U.S. Air Force Sep 15, 2023

Record at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Brian Everstine and Garrett Reim discuss Northrop Grumman starting tests on the next stealth bomber and industry floating multiple concepts for collaborative combat aircraft.

Are Supersonic And Sustainability Mutually Exclusive? Sep 08, 2023

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss NASA’s recent contract awards to study technology for high-speed airliners flying faster than Mach 2—and the one supersonic project that is still pushing forward, Boom Supersonic.

Aviation Week & Space Technology has covered supersonic flight since the first programs began. Beginning in 1964, watch the history of supersonic civil transports unfold on our covers in the gallery here.

Will There Ever Be A New Widebody? Aug 25, 2023

As Russia pulls out of the CR929 and Airbus and Boeing sit on their hands, JetZero is showing that its radical new concept just might be for real. Aerodynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris to discuss.

AAM: Time To Put Up Or Shut Up Aug 15, 2023

The advanced air mobility market is at a critical juncture—and the hard work is just beginning. Listen in as expert guests Sergio Cecutta and Kirsten Bartok Touw join Check 6 to discuss the latest developments and what comes next.

Why Amazon Could Be The Next Big Defense Prime Aug 11, 2023

The differentiator in military programs is shifting from platforms to software. Defense industrial specialist Steve Grundman joins Aviation Week Network's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Jen DiMascio to explain the generational change—and how it will transform industry.

The Outlook With PwC: Beyond Paris, The Future Of Aviation Aug 09, 2023

In this sponsored podcast PwC's Scott Thompson shares his insights on what to expect in the second half of the year across commercial aviation and the supply chain.

Northrop’s Next-Gen Fighter Surprise And A Rocket Industry Makeover Aug 02, 2023

Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Steve Trimble and Michael Bruno discuss Northrop Grumman’s exit from the U.S. Air Force’s competition to replace the F-22 Raptor and the implications of L3Harris Technologies’ acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.

How The Small Satellite Market Continues To Take Off Jul 27, 2023

A new report projects the smallsat industry will gather about $110.5 billion in market value over the next 10 years.

Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Garrett Reim and Irene Klotz discuss the meaning of that growth, new technologies for flying satellites in autonomous formations and the U.S. Space Force’s national security space needs.

Is Boeing Building Something That Nobody Wants? Jul 21, 2023

The Boeing 777X looks poised to hit the market at the perfect time, but its long-range variant has been a tough sell with airlines. Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Sean Broderick discuss the 777-8's prospects.

Understanding Air Power With Former USAF Futurist Jul 13, 2023

The definition of air power has remained the same for more than a century, but the doctrine, tactics and technology continues to evolve.

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on and the U.S.-China rivalry heats up, Aviation Week invited the former "chief futurist" of the U.S. Air Force, retired Lt. Gen. Clinton Hinote, to talk what the application of air power means today and how it is likely to evolve over the next decade.

Read Aviation Week's coverage of GASCC & RIAT on the ShowNews app. Download here

Nervous In Newark—New York Air Transport In Crisis Jul 06, 2023

Tens of thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled in the U.S. Northeast over the past few weeks. Airlines blame the FAA, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has his eye on airline performance—Aviation Week editors Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick and Jens Flottau discuss the real reasons.

How To Regulate Commercial Human Spaceflight Jun 29, 2023

Aviation Week talks to George Nield, who led the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation, about how to manage the risks of private space travel without harming innovation in the wake of the OceanGate deep-sea submersible loss.

Paris Air Show Commercial Highlights Jun 22, 2023

This year’s highlights from Le Bourget include a massive airplane order and the looming AAM shakeout. Listen in as Aviation Week break down the developments.

To read all our coverage download our ShowNews app.

Defense Highlights At Le Bourget Jun 21, 2023

Hypersonics, missile defense, UAVs and next-generation fighters are in vogue amidst a surge in spending by NATO members. Listen in as our defense editors share what has stood out to them at this year's Paris Air Show.

On The Record With Boeing's CEO Jun 16, 2023

We asked Dave Calhoun when the company is going to roll out its next airplane. Listen in to hear his answer.

The Paris Air Show is almost upon us. For updates throughout the event download Aviation Week's ShowNews app here.

Check 6 With Accenture: Countdown To Paris Jun 13, 2023

Listen in to this sponsored podcast as Accenture leaders John Schmidt and Joyce Kline delve into key themes to watch for at the Paris Air Show as the industry returns to Le Bourget after four years.

The Vanishing Aerospace Workforce Jun 09, 2023

Demand has come back, but a lot of workers haven't. Listen in to hear what that means for commercial aviation, defense and MRO as Aviation Week editors are joined by special guest Todd Tuthill, vice president of aerospace and defense at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Boeing Defense CEO Ted Colbert On His Rebuilding Plan Jun 02, 2023

Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, vows to bid differently for future programs in a conversation with Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio and Brian Everstine.

The Outlook With PwC: Sustainability Special May 31, 2023

Airlines committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from their operations by 2050 at the IATA AGM in 2021.

As this year’s edition of that event fast approaches, American Airlines’ Jill Blickstein, IATA’s Marie Owens Thomsen and PwC’s Jan Wille join Aviation Week Network’s Karen Walker for a special edition of The Outlook With PwC podcast to explore what it will take for IATA member airlines to meet that goal.

The Race To Replace The F-22 Raptor Begins May 24, 2023

The U.S. Air Force plans to award a contract for a fighter aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor in 2024. Aviation Week editors discuss how the service got to this point, and where the competition might be headed.

A Call To Help The FAA May 19, 2023

Aerospace Industries Association chief Eric Fanning joins our reporters to talk about the FAA's leadership woes and chronic underfunding of ATC.

Explaining Pratt & Whitney's Durability Problem May 11, 2023

What's behind the grounding of scores of airplanes and how Pratt is working to fix it.

Check 6 With Accenture: Will Aerospace Make Money in 2023? May 09, 2023

Despite supply chain problems, inflation and the war in Ukraine, aerospace and defense will see growing revenue this year, according to the latest Accenture Commercial Aerospace Insight Report. But that does not mean everything will be rosy. Industry executives have a dim view of their supply chain’s near-term capabilities, while confidence is growing longer term.

But what really keeps executives up at night might surprise you, as it is hardly a headline risk these days.

Listen in as Aviation Week interviews Accenture aerospace and defense practice leaders and hear why 2023 should be better, albeit still bumpy.

JetZero’s Challenge To The Airbus-Boeing Duopoly May 02, 2023

A dual-use aircraft conceived by JetZero could serve as a military tanker while ushering Northrop Grumman into the airliner business. Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory joins Aviation Week editors as they discuss the merits and drawbacks of the blended-wing-body aircraft concept.

Read Guy's exclusive story on JetZero here.

Making Sense Of The SpaceX Starship Launch Apr 26, 2023

SpaceX’s super heavy rocket exploded in mid-air during a test launch on April 20. Aviation Week editors talk about the aftermath of the test and the future of commercial and military space launches.

Can Boeing Rebound In China? Apr 17, 2023

Boeing's deliveries to China have plummeted and Airbus is doubling down with a new assembly line. Analysts Sash Tusa and Richard Aboulafia join Aviation Week editors to discuss—and debate.

Leaked Intel Reveals Depth Of Ukraine’s Air Defense Shortage Apr 12, 2023

The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the situation.

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