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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What Could Go Wrong In 2022
January 14, 2022 01:05 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBAs the aerospace industry learns to live with COVID, it faces other big challenges from a stressed supply chain to geopolitical disruptions. Listen in as our editors discuss.
Aviation Vs. 5G
January 07, 2022 09:51 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhite House-brokered negotiations helped airlines dodge a bullet—for now. Listen in as our editors explain why the aviation industry is so concerned.
Inside Three Major Fighter Decisions
December 17, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBAviation Week editors provide context and insights into Finland’s decision to buy the F-35, the UAE’s deal for 80 Rafales and Canada’s looming fighter decision and look ahead at what’s next for the market.
State of the Industry: Where Aerospace is Headed in 2022
December 13, 2021 07:19 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBListen in as Scott Thompson, PwC’s Global Aerospace and Defense Leader, delves into key drivers in commercial aviation, defense, and space
The Outlook With PwC: State of the Industry: Where Aerospace is Headed in 2022
December 13, 2021 07:19 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBListen in as Scott Thompson, PwC’s Global Aerospace and Defense Leader, delves into key drivers in commercial aviation, defense, and space
Check 6 With Accenture: Executive Survey Sees Aerospace Supplier Confidence Reach New Low
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBResults of the latest Accenture Commercial Aerospace Insight Report, first released to Aviation Week, point to a new low in supplier confidence after the double-whammy of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Boeing 737 MAX shutdown. When can the industrial base expect to see business growing again? What keeps executives up at night now? Listen as Senior Business Editor Michael Bruno talk with John Schmidt, Accenture global A&D lead, and Jeff Wheless, global A&D research lead.
Executive Survey Sees Aerospace Supplier Confidence Reach New Low
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBResults of the latest Accenture Commercial Aerospace Insight Report, first released to Aviation Week, point to a new low in supplier confidence after the double-whammy of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Boeing 737 MAX shutdown. When can the industrial base expect to see business growing again? What keeps executives up at night now? Listen as Senior Business Editor Michael Bruno talk with John Schmidt, Accenture global A&D lead, and Jeff Wheless, global A&D research lead.
Why Can't Boeing Deliver the 787?
December 03, 2021 02:12 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors unpack the complicated set of problems that have beset the revolutionary aircraft program.
FlyZero's Greener Goals
November 25, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the wake of the COP26 Climate conference Aviation Week editors talk to leaders of FlyZero, a UK government-backed Aerospace Technology Institute project targeting zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030. Aviation Week’s Guy Norris and Graham Warwick take a deeper dive into what FlyZero is all about with project director Chris Gear and chief propulsion engineer Simon Webb.
Podcast: Back To Basics
November 16, 2021 13:14 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis week in Dubai, the aerospace industry met at an international air show for the first time since Singapore 2020. Aviation Week Network editors discuss their impressions, the news and trends emerging from what turned out to be a surprisingly buoyant event. This podcast is sponsored by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace is on a mission to deliver breakthrough technologies for customers across commercial aviation, defense and space. Learn more at CollinsAerospace.com. Don't miss a ...
Podcast: Commercial Aviation At The Dubai Airshow
November 15, 2021 13:17 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBAs the Dubai Airshow is seeing a resuscitation of giant orders, our commercial aviation experts are discussing the development of new freighters and regional aircraft upgrades against a backdrop of ramping-up production. Debating are Karen Walker, ATW editor-in-chief, Jens Flottau, executive editor, commercial aviation, and Guy Norris, senior editor. ShowNews editor-in-chief Thierry Dubois is moderating.
Podcast: Trending Topics In Defense At The Dubai Airshow
November 14, 2021 13:37 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe UAE’s interest in the F-35 was one of the major talking points of the last Dubai Airshow, but with a formal order placed by Abu Dhabi, the topic is conspicuous by its absence at the 2021 edition. Our defense editors ask why in the first of our Dubai Airshow podcasts. Also discussed, ballistic missile protection for the region, and is Russia’s Sukhoi starting a trend in aviation-related perfumes? This podcast is sponsored by Collins Aerospace. Collins Aerospace is on a mission to deli...
Lux Capital Explains Thinking On A&D
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBA discussion with Lux Capital Co-Founder Josh Wolfe and Partner Bilal Zuberi about where the venture capital investment company is placing its bets and how it pinpoints successful new aerospace and defense technologies.
Behind the A380’s Downfall
October 28, 2021 20:27 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWhy the world’s largest passenger airplane never gained market lift — and what it means for the widebody segment.
A Decade of Disruption is Headed at Defense Companies
October 22, 2021 02:50 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThe consensus from the Aviation Week DefenseChain Conference was that defense primes and suppliers are about to see their world turned on their heads. Executive Editor Jen Dimascio talks with Business Editor Michael Bruno and Capital Alpha Partners Managing Director Byron Callan about the challenges ahead.
Why BizAv Is Hot Again
October 13, 2021 15:20 - 19 minutes - 18 MBAviation Week editors gather in Las Vegas to talk about the buoyant mood at 2021 NBAA-BACE and COVID-19’s silver lining for the business aviation industry.
IATA Targets Net Zero Emissions For Beleaguered Airline Industry
October 07, 2021 08:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe world’s airlines gathered in Boston this week for the IATA AGM after a bruising last 18 months that has also seen sustainability rise up the agenda. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what they were hearing at the event.
Confronting New Chinese Nuclear Weapons
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAviation Week editors discuss hot topics from the Air Force Association’s annual meeting including China’s massive buildup in nuclear capability, a change in acquisition approach at the Pentagon and the next competition for aerial refueling tankers.
Interview With The Inspiration4’s Jared Isaacman
September 24, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe billionaire commander of the three-day mission to space talks about his experience and the importance of humans continuing to explore the heavens.
The Risks of Conducting Over the Horizon Strikes
September 17, 2021 01:21 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWith its exit from Afghanistan, the U.S. is beginning a new phase of drone warfare, conducting strikes there without forces on the ground. But is the current technology enough to safely execute the mission?
How 9/11 Unfolded At Aviation Week
September 10, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBAviation Week editors witnessed terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and flew on missions guarding the capital. Listen to their stories.
Europe’s Travel Restrictions and the Fate of Aviation’s Recovery
September 02, 2021 15:54 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBWill surging COVID infections push back a recovery in aviation? And what’s behind Europe’s new restrictions on U.S. travelers? Listen in to find out.
Highlights from the Space Symposium
August 26, 2021 21:38 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBNASA’s Space Launch System and Orion are big-government programs trying to keep pace in a marketplace increasingly dominated by commercial industry, meanwhile, the U.S. military is looking to build bridges to international partners, that same commercial industry and to the intelligence community.
Why a Market Digital Twin is Critical to AAM's Success
August 24, 2021 06:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBUsing a "digital twin" to model market demand and behaviors will help AAM players understand and trigger mass adoption. Listen in as Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick delves into the details with two PwC experts.
The Outlook With PwC: Why a Market Digital Twin is Critical to AAM's Success
August 24, 2021 06:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBUsing a "digital twin" to model market demand and behaviors will help AAM players understand and trigger mass adoption. Listen in as Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick delves into the details with two PwC experts.
Inside A New Skunk Works Factory
August 20, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBA newly opened factory on the Skunk Works complex heralds a new era and a return to series manufacturing by Lockheed Martin's 78-year-old advanced development programs business unit. Aviation Week Defense Editor Steve Trimble attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 10. He talks with fellow editor Guy Norris about what he saw and what it means for the next wave of military aircraft production.
A New Player in the Transatlantic Market: How Will JetBlue Shake Things Up?
August 12, 2021 17:24 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBListen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss what could be one of the most significant developments in long-haul commercial air travel as New York’s JetBlue starts daily service to London.
Behind The Headlines At Boeing And Airbus
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors discuss why Boeing’s next clean sheet airplane may be a long way off and why Airbus’ CEO is mad at a key supplier.
Report From Oshkosh, 2021’s Biggest Air Show By Any Measure
July 29, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture always draws more people than any other air show. The mood is optimistic as people see the economy rebounding. Humanitarian organizations that use aircraft to support their mission also have a large presence. Listen in as Aviation Week editors on the ground discuss what's caught their eye this year.
Sizing Up Russia’s New Light Fighter
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBSukhoi rolled out the model of a new fighter aircraft during the MAKS show in Russia targeting the export market. Aviation Week editors discuss the design and its prospects in a crowded market.
eSTOL Aircraft Break Into AAM Reality Index
July 15, 2021 15:20 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the most recent release of the Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, Electra and Airflow hit the top 20 list with their eSTOL aircraft. Aviation Week's Graham Warwick and Sergio Cecutta of SMG Consulting discuss the market feasibility of eSTOL and the challenges that lie ahead.
Winners And Losers In United’s Big Aircraft Order
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBListen in as Aviation Week editors delve into the nuances of United Airlines’ decision to buy 200 Boeing 737 MAXs and Airbus A321neos and what it means for the regional jet market.
What can companies and individuals do to encourage race and gender equity?
July 01, 2021 02:12 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBBird Guess, president/CEO of The Racial Equity Group, and Dr. Rebecca Keiser, chief of research security strategy and policy at the National Science Foundation, provide context and concrete actions.
Interview with ULA’s Tory Bruno
June 24, 2021 17:16 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBThe president and CEO of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) discusses the company’s upcoming first launch of the new Vulcan rocket, the impact of the Space Force and the future of space transportation. Tory Bruno touched on a number of topics in this wide-ranging interview with Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio and Irene Klotz. Here is a guide to the discussion: 1:05 ULA Vulcan Centaur overview 2:05 Vulcan first launch 2:22 Blue Origin BE-4 engine is the Vulcan’s pacing item 2:52 Astro...
The Dollars and Sense of 1s and 0s in A&D Manufacturing
June 15, 2021 16:57 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIt is 2 a.m., do you know where your digital twin is? Once buzzwords, the aerospace and defense industrial base is embracing the digital thread in manufacturing at an increasing pace. Managers see a future where digital twin approaches go from just product design to the whole supply system. Coupled with other technological leaps, such as working from anywhere on any device, digitization promises many benefits but also challenges. Costs, cyber risks and human capital challenges loom. Aviation...
Check 6 With Accenture: The Dollars and Sense of 1s and 0s in A&D Manufacturing
June 15, 2021 16:57 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIt is 2 a.m., do you know where your digital twin is? Once buzzwords, the aerospace and defense industrial base is embracing the digital thread in manufacturing at an increasing pace. Managers see a future where digital twin approaches go from just product design to the whole supply system. Coupled with other technological leaps, such as working from anywhere on any device, digitization promises many benefits but also challenges. Costs, cyber risks and human capital challenges loom. Aviation ...
Giddy And Nervous In LA
June 11, 2021 09:31 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThe 2021 SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Supplier Conference in LA this month provided many executives and advisors the first opportunity to gather again since COVID-19 shut down the sector a year before. Aviation Week Business Editor Michael Bruno talks with Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group, Ron Epstein of Bank of America and Kevin Michaels of AeroDynamic Advisory about the state of industry, the future, and the past.
NTSB’s Robert Sumwalt On Next Steps For Safety
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBBefore his retirement on June 30, NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt shares insights into some key things that would make the aviation industry safer—and how to do it.
Ranking the AAM Leaders – an Inside View
June 04, 2021 03:20 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBRanking the leading players in the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) market is a full-time task as companies almost daily announce product or investment milestones. As Aviation Week launches a new publication dedicated to the AAM ecosystem, technology editor Graham Warwick and senior editor Guy Norris are joined by SMG Consulting’s Sergio Cecutta to discuss the thinking behind the latest update of his AAM Reality Index.
Will Aircraft Production Come Roaring Back?
May 28, 2021 01:49 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBBoth Airbus and Boeing are looking in big boosts in production of their narrowbody jets. But with some regions of the world still closed to outsiders, the widebody market is a different story. Listen in as Aviation Week editors break down the situation.
Check 6 With Accenture: The Digital Revolution Has Only Just Begun
May 21, 2021 08:38 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIndustry leaders say it is a question of when – not if – markets will surpass pre-pandemic business levels. But make no mistake, A&D has been forever changed by the effects of the outbreak, and there is no better place to see that makeover than in the digital revolution sweeping industry. Accenture’s TechVision 2021 found 89% of executives say employees face the largest and fastest change in history. Listen as Accenture leaders and Aviation Week dive into what it means for A&D.
The Digital Revolution Has Only Just Begun
May 21, 2021 08:38 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIndustry leaders say it is a question of when – not if – markets will surpass pre-pandemic business levels. But make no mistake, A&D has been forever changed by the effects of the outbreak, and there is no better place to see that makeover than in the digital revolution sweeping industry. Accenture’s TechVision 2021 found 89% of executives say employees face the largest and fastest change in history. Listen as Accenture leaders and Aviation Week dive into what it means for A&D.
Dassault’s BizJet Power Play
May 11, 2021 12:32 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIt’s $75 million Falcon 10X will take on Gulfstream and Bombardier in the ultra-long-range market—and aims to correct a mistake made decades ago. Listen in as Aviation Week editors Joe Anselmo, Molly McMillin and Thierry Dubois discuss with analyst Richard Aboulafia.
Giving Autonomous Aircraft a Moral Compass
May 06, 2021 17:44 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBWill we ever be able to trust an autonomous aircraft? Mark Skoog, the principal investigator for autonomy at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, joins Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick and Guy Norris to discuss an effort to enable autonomous aircraft to be programmed with internal values and rules of behavior to ensure they are safe. Listen in.
JetClub Launches in Europe
May 03, 2021 17:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBCA editor Bill Carey speaks with Vishal Hiremath, co-founder of fractional ownership company JetIt, about plans to launch sister company JetClub in Europe.
Explaining the F-35’s Cost and Programmatic Issues
April 28, 2021 08:36 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBAfter a blistering congressional hearing, Aviation Week editors break down some of the F-35 program’s recent struggles and cost issues to develop the program and maintain and operate the fighter.
Flight on Mars—An Interview with Smithsonian’s Ellen Stofan
April 19, 2021 15:16 - 18 minutes - 25 MBAfter a successful first flight of the Ingenuity on Mars, the under secretary for science and research at the Smithsonian Institution Ellen Stofan talks with Aviation Week editors about the historic nature of the mission, coming 117 years after the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Behind The Scenes At Sun ‘n Fun
April 15, 2021 19:43 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBGreg Gibson, Sun ‘n Fun airshow director and chief marketing officer, speaks with Molly McMillin, Aviation Week managing editor of business aviation, about the return of the aerospace expo and the importance of the show, following last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the number of exhibitors is down 20% from typical years this time, attendance is setting records. Is this show laying the groundwork for AirVenture Oshkosh in July?
Boeing’s Latest 737 MAX Headache
April 15, 2021 03:20 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBPower unit glitch forces new MAX groundings and adds to quality control woes. But is it a storm in a teacup? Listen in as Aviation Week’s editors analyze Boeing’s latest challenge.
Is U.S. Aviation Leading the Way out of the COVID Crisis?
April 09, 2021 08:43 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBAir travel is surging back in the U.S., but the opposite is happening in other regions. Aviation Week’s editors and forecasters explain why—and what it means for airlines and aircraft manufacturers.