Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
424 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 325 ratingsAviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense
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The Latest On The B-21 And The U.S. Air Force
September 15, 2023 07:30 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBRecord 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?
September 08, 2023 07:48 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBListen 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?
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBAs 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
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThe 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
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThe 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
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 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
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBAviation 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
July 27, 2023 11:32 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBA 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?
July 21, 2023 09:31 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThe 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
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe 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. Dow...
Nervous In Newark—New York Air Transport In Crisis
July 06, 2023 19:15 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBTens 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
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBAviation 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
June 22, 2023 10:16 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBThis 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
June 21, 2023 07:13 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBHypersonics, 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
June 16, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe 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
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBListen 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
June 09, 2023 09:36 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBDemand 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
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBTed 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 08:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBAirlines 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 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBThe 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 07:28 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBAerospace 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 19:57 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat'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 07:56 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBDespite 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 Avi...
JetZero’s Challenge To The Airbus-Boeing Duopoly
May 02, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBA 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
April 26, 2023 16:12 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBSpaceX’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?
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBBoeing'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
April 12, 2023 16:21 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThe 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.
Why Virgin Orbit Went Bankrupt
April 06, 2023 16:47 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBRichard Branson’s launch venture Virgin Orbit ran out of cash. Could a buyer pick up the valuable pieces? Aviation Week editors are joined by veteran space journalist Warren Ferster to discuss.
Farewell MD-11 As Cargo Market Moves On
March 31, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s legacy after news that FedEx and UPS have both announced plans to retire the trijet.
The Outlook With PwC: Hot Spots For Aerospace Manufacturing
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBListen in as PwC’s Scott Thompson breaks down the key themes driving the firm’s latest regional rankings. Explore PwC's 2022 Aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings.
Hydrogen Hype?
March 23, 2023 12:25 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBAviation Week editors are joined by special guest Martha Neubauer, a senior associate at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss the complex path to hydrogen propulsion and why air travel will get more expensive.
Where Was AAM? The Future Of Vertical Flight
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBRotorcraft are ripe for disruption, but eVTOL makers were largely absent at signature industry show Heli-Expo. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Tony Osborne discuss the key themes coming out of the show.
Australia's Avalon Airshow—Building a Sovereign Munitions Capability
March 07, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBAustralia is on the verge of releasing its Defense Strategic Review, which will chart a course for the nation's future military expansion as it seeks to fend off the widening influence of China and build its military industrial capabilities. Listen in as Aviation Week's Steve Trimble and Chen Chuanren discuss the newest developments from the 2023 Avalon Airshow, Australia's largest airshow to date.
Why Big Planes Are Big Business
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAirbus and Boeing Will Be Building a lot more A350s, A330s, 787s and 777s in the coming years. Wall Street analyst Rob Spingarn, Managing Director at Melius Research, joins the podcast to explain why.
Will India Be Aviation’s Next China?
February 23, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBAviation Week’s team discusses Air India’s massive aircraft order and defense highlights from Aero India.
U.S. Air Force Poised For Modernization Revamp
February 15, 2023 16:34 - 22 minutes - 31 MBAutonomous fighters, adaptive engines, powerful surveillance satellites and a new generation of airlifters and tankers are among the next wave of modernization priorities set to be unveiled in the next U.S. Air Force budget request. Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble and Brian Everstine discussed all of the possible options with J.J. Gertler, who co-hosts the Defense & Aerospace Report Air Power Podcast.
Hot Air Or High Tech? China’s Spy Balloon
February 10, 2023 11:03 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors discuss a week of high drama, including the shootdown of China's balloon and the future of high-altitude surveillance platforms.
Can Aviation Suppliers Catch Up?
February 02, 2023 10:43 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBListen in as business editor Michael Bruno and analysts Richard Aboulafia and Rob Epstein discuss aerospace's big problem. They sat down after the Aviation Week A&D Supply Chain conference in Beverly Hills, California, which brings together aerospace and defense supply chain leaders.
End Of The Line For Boeing’s 747
January 26, 2023 19:07 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors reflect on the 747's beginning and its legacy. Head over to AviationWeek.com to read How Boeing’s 747 Revolutionized Air Travel
The F-35 Under Pressure
January 20, 2023 08:44 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBLockheed Martin's premier combat aircraft is an essential part of the aerospace industry, infusing the economy with billions of dollars each year. The U.S. has a deal for three more years of production but will face continued challenges with international sales and technical upgrades. Michael Cisek, a senior advisor at AeroDynamic Advisory, joins Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio and Steve Trimble to discuss the program's future.
Have Airbus And Boeing Turned The Corner On Production?
January 12, 2023 17:03 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDecember delivery figures suggest the airplane manufacturers’ supply chain, quality and labor problems might be easing. Listen to our team break down the numbers. Aviation Week Network’s A&D SupplyChain conference takes place in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Find out more and register here.
Will M&A Heat Up in 2023?
January 06, 2023 09:17 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBDealmaking slowed down in the second half of 2022, but the year ended with a bang. John Stack, Canaccord Genuity's head of U.S. aerospace and defense investment banking at in New York, joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno to share his insights. The 5th annual Aviation Week Network’s A&D Mergers and Acquisitions conference takes place in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 30. Find out more and register here.
Boom Or Bust?
December 21, 2022 13:31 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Steve Trimble and Graham Warwick discuss—and sometimes debate—whether Boom’s new supersonic engine plan is for real. Read Guy's story here.
Why Embraer Is Putting Its Turboprop On Ice
December 14, 2022 10:29 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIs propulsion falling behind airframers’ ambitions? Listen in as our editors break it down.
Check 6 With KPMG: Why Aerospace Is Having Trouble Hiring
December 12, 2022 14:13 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThere are five generations working in aerospace, but the largest continues to exit en masse. New workers have new demands and expectations. Can aerospace companies meet them? KPMG reports on its survey findings in this sponsored podcast.
Recapping B-21 Rollout, V-280 Contract Win
December 07, 2022 10:33 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTwo of the biggest events of the year for military aviation happened on sequential business days between Dec. 2-5. Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine and Graham Warwick discuss how both events went down and what they mean for the future of military aviation.
A Guide To The B-21 Rollout
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOn Dec. 2, the U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman will roll out the service’s first new stealth bomber in more than three decades. Aviation Week defense editors discuss what details they are hoping to see and what is likely to come next for the B-21 Raider.
The Outlook with PwC: Workforce Transformation
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAmidst economic uncertainty, addressing talent considerations is crucial. Listen in as PwC's Justin Hall and Yasi Akbari discuss aerospace and defense talent outlook and opportunities.
Archer Races Midnight Air Taxi Toward Production
November 17, 2022 16:15 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBCalifornia’s Archer Aviation has just unveiled its four-passenger production air taxi, the Midnight. The company claims it will be first to gain FAA certification and has announced manufacturing plans and supply chain selections. Aviation Week editors Carole Hedden, Garrett Reim and Graham Warwick discuss the shifting competitive dynamics in the nascent advanced air mobility market where three rival OEMs with differing approaches push toward FAA certification and operation.
Boeing’s Latest NMA Plan—No More Aircraft
November 10, 2022 09:38 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAviation Week editors are skeptical of CEO Dave Calhoun’s new commercial airliner timeline. Joe Anselmo is joined by Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris to discuss. Read Guy's article here, no sign-up required.