Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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Inside DC's Reimagined Air & Space Museum Jun 30, 2026

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As Washington DC's Air & Space Museum turns 50, its director Chris Browne tells Aviation Week about its newest galleries and gives a sneak peek of what's on display ahead of their opening on July 1.

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The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS Jun 28, 2026

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Is your legacy test infrastructure the biggest bottleneck in your electrification program? In this sponsored podcast ACS breaks down why "purpose-built" test cells are failing to keep pace with the pace of innovation—and how moving to a modular, flexible design is the key to accelerating the path to certification.

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Why Airbus And Boeing's CEOs See The Future Differently Jun 26, 2026

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Editors discuss what Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said in exclusive interviews that feature in the next issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine.

What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect? Jun 23, 2026

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Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Steve Trimble and Brian Everstine explore the U.S. Air Force's award of Collaborative Combat Aircraft production contracts to Anduril and General Atomics.

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MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed? Jun 18, 2026

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Aviation Week's Sean Broderick and Guy Norris join Joe Anselmo to discuss new details released by the NTSB into the fatal crash of a UPS MD-11 last November including flaws in a Boeing safety analysis.

Read Sean's story here, available for free through 2026: UPS Accident Probe Finds Trail Of Missed Clues

What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse? Jun 16, 2026

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Aviation Week editors at the ILA Berlin Air Show ask what's next for the German Air Force fighter fleet after the collapse of the multinational FCAS program.

How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines? Jun 12, 2026

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Airline leaders from around the world converged on Rio last weekend for the IATA AGM at a time when the fallout from the Iran war is hitting the industry hard.

Why German Aerospace Is Booming Jun 09, 2026

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Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.

A Defining Moment For Blue Origin Jun 05, 2026

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As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.

SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond Jun 02, 2026

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Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.