Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More Aug 04, 2026

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Editors discuss the Pentagon's modernization priorities, including the Air Force's collaborative combat aircraft program, Air Force One modification issues and the Navy's efforts to advance a more modular missile defense architecture.

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Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening? Jul 31, 2026

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A new survey reveals a widening gap between airline sentiment and the rest of the industry regarding a potential downturn. Listen in as editors are joined by consultants from McKinsey who share results from their research carried out in partnership with Aviation Week.

Download McKinsey's white paper in partnership with Aviation Week as a PDF here

How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough Jul 24, 2026

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Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, interceptors, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow.

Explaining The Key Commercial Aviation Developments At Farnborough Jul 23, 2026

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Editors Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the latest developments in NGSA technology, aircraft orders, Emirates' first 777Xs and more from the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

Watch Guy and Christine's video on GE's hybrid-electric milestone here

What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More Jul 19, 2026

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Editors unpack the Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference in London, breaking down the Storm Fighter CCA program, space launch infrastructure issues and more, plus what to expect from Farnborough Airshow.

What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion? Jul 17, 2026

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As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.

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How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business Jul 14, 2026

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Listen in as Steve Parker, the CEO of Boeing's Defense, Space and Security division, explains the company's revised approach to bidding for contracts and shares program updates on the F-47, KC-46, MQ-28 and more ahead of the Farnborough Airshow.

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Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch Jul 10, 2026

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Listen in as Accenture's aerospace team identifies key trends to watch at this year's Farnborough Airshow in this sponsored podcast.

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How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense? Jul 07, 2026

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Robert Wall and Tony Osborne dig into the UK's Defense Investment Plan, discussing how billions in new spending could reshape GCAP and airpower, electronic warfare and NATO strategy.

Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It? Jul 02, 2026

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Ten years after the C Series entered service, editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to assess the success of what is now the A220 and explain why a decision to stretch it or not is such a conundrum for Airbus.