Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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Check 6 Revisits: Belenko's Betrayal And The Saga Of The Foxbat
3 november 2026 · 37 min
Check 6 revisits how a misconception of the MiG-25 transformed U.S. air power, until a Soviet pilot's defection revealed the truth. Lees meer
Aviation Week & Space Technology subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles related to this episode here:
New Interceptors Can Exceed Mach 2.5 (July 17, 1967)
MiG Case May Spur Japan Arms Buy (Sept. 13, 1976)
MiG-25 Pilot Lands Fighter At Hakodate (Sept. 20, 1976)
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The Outlook With PwC: Demand is Surging—Can Aerospace Keep Up?
31 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Listen in as PwC's aerospace team zeroes in on the supply chain and where it is most fragile in this special sponsored episode. Lees meer
Read PwC's State of the Ramp report here
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Is Boeing's Recovery Still Gaining Altitude?
30 oktober 2026 · 31 min
Analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss third-quarter earnings and why an oversupply of narrowbodies may be looming. Lees meer
Read Scott's column here
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Beyond Rafale—Meet France's ACF And What It Means For GCAP
27 oktober 2026 · 32 min
Aviation Week editors discuss the evolving European fighter landscape, introducing France's approach to its next-generation fighter it calls ACF, and the thinking around what will happen with Germany, Spain and the implication for the GCAP program, too. Lees meer
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CFM Durability Deep Dive With President Gaël Méheust | Sponsored By CFM International
26 oktober 2026 · 26 min
CFM established an industry benchmark for reliability with its CFM56; roughly 24,000 are still in operation today, setting up big expectations for in-service durability. Today it continues producing spare engines, military engines and spare parts for the variant. But CFM's Leap program has been working through some issues since its entry into service. Lees meer
On this episode sponsored by CFM, Aviation Week editors hear about CFM's durability roadmap from President Gaël Méheust, and how the company intends to apply lessons learned to its future Rise technology program Open Fan engine.
Listen to a past Check 6 Revisits episode exploring 40 years of CFM here
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Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
23 oktober 2026 · 27 min
Editors discuss what the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-10 means for the industry and what's happening with the 777X. They also reflect on the Airbus A340-600 after its last major operator, Lufthansa, retired the quadjet. Lees meer
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Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
20 oktober 2026 · 27 min
As developments in Ukraine highlight new issues for army aviation, editors share what they heard from leaders at AUSA 2026 and discuss how the service is looking to evolve. Lees meer
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Assessing Aviation In The Middle East
16 oktober 2026 · 30 min
How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team survey the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry. Lees meer
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'We Happy Band Of Robots'—The Pentagon's New Command
13 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Will Project Agincourt spur the new U.S. Autonomy Command to great things? Editors discuss the implications of the Pentagon's military autonomy efforts and the broader context of uncrewed systems in modern warfare. Lees meer
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Inside JetZero's Engine Search
9 oktober 2026 · 22 min
Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers. Lees meer
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Questions Swirl Around MV-75 And Army Aviation
6 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Ahead of AUSA, editors discuss the MV-75 and the U.S. Army's modernization plans, including long-range fires, air defense, space capabilities and the budget challenges shaping its next steps.
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Can Airbus' A350F Upend Boeing In The Air Cargo Market?
2 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Editors discuss the next-generation freighter market after first flight of the Airbus A350F and with Boeing's 777-8F in line to take off soon. Lees meer
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Breaking Down Boeing's Big F/A‑XX Win
30 september 2026 · 28 min
Editors react to Boeing being announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest ahead of Northrop Grumman and share their impressions of the next-generation tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released. Lees meer
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What's The Buzz In Space Beyond Weapons—Ubiquitous Earth Observation And Launch Laments
29 september 2026 · 23 min
Aviation Week Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi reflects on what we learned at AFA on space and the Iran war, as well as launch concerns for the Space Force and how that resonates with what Executive Editor for Defense and Space Robert Wall heard at World Space Business Week. Lees meer
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The Case Of The Missing Blackbird
25 september 2026 · 31 min
Emergency podcast: A special Lockheed SR-71A has gone missing after being displayed in front of a NASA facility for more than 26 years. Meanwhile, the NASA administrator is dropping hints that a new X-plane is in the works that happens to look a lot like a Blackbird. What's going on here? Editors Robert Wall, Graham Warwick and Steve Trimble explain what's going on—as far as they know today. Lees meer
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Why Tensions Have Flared Between Boeing And GE
25 september 2026 · 30 min
Long-running tensions between Boeing and GE Aerospace over engines surfaced again, with 777X the cause du jour. Editors explain the dynamics at play and also discuss the 737 MAX ramp-up and what might happen if SPEEA technicians and professionals strike in the Seattle area come October. Lees meer
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Space Weapons Declassified, Gucci F-16s And More—What To Know About AFA
21 september 2026 · 35 min
Editors discuss the news from last week's AFA gathering, addressing the Air Force secretary's bombshell weapons-in-space disclosure, new aircraft weapons concepts on show and so much more. Lees meer
Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, providing reliable, high performance military engines and systems for air and sea. Building on more than a century of innovation, GE Aerospace continues to mobilize a new era of growth, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future.
For more information, visit geaerospace.com
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The Sun Is Setting On The Boeing 747
18 september 2026 · 26 min
Aviation Week's resident 747 experts Guy Norris and Jens Flottau discuss why Boeing's "jumbo jet" still matters and has outlasted predictions made decades ago. Lees meer
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What To Expect At AFA
13 september 2026 · 20 min
Editors gather on the eve of the AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference to discuss what the key themes will be at this year's event. Lees meer
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The Heart Of The Engine: Inside GE Aerospace's New Deal
10 september 2026 · 27 min
GE Aerospace's $12 billion acquisition of CPP has huge implications for the castings and aircraft engine sectors—Aerodynamic Advisory's Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to explain why. Lees meer
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Where Are CCAs Headed Next? U.S. Navy Carriers And Swedish Runways
8 september 2026 · 32 min
Listen in as editors discuss Saab's collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) concept, Europe's evolving uncrewed combat aircraft strategy and the U.S. Navy's ambitious carrier-based CCA plans. Lees meer
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GPS Spoofing And Jamming: Can Civil Aviation Adapt?
4 september 2026 · 38 min
Aviation Week's Graham Warwick offers a scathing assessment of U.S. regulators as a King Air crash earlier this year underscores concerns about the Global Positioning System. He is joined by Robert Wall and Joe Anselmo to discuss its vulnerabilities and the barriers to overcoming those. Lees meer
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Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization
31 augustus 2026 · 33 min
Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more. Lees meer
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How The A321 Became Airbus' Sales Engine
28 augustus 2026 · 21 min
Did Boeing's inaction open the door to Airbus' sales bonanza? United's plan to use XLRs on new transatlantic routes revives the question. Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Christine Boynton are joined by regular columnist Richard Aboulafia, managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss. Lees meer
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How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts
25 augustus 2026 · 28 min
Aviation Week's Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi discusses the latest developments with the National Reconnaissance Office, the Victus Haze rendezvous and proximity operations missions, and what awaits the new slate of U.S. defense and intelligence space leadership. Lees meer
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Not So Dog Days Of Summer
21 augustus 2026 · 33 min
Listen in as our editors discuss good earnings, bad earnings, SpaceX, AI, the aftermarket, Boeing, an electric airplane and a Groundhog Day moment.
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What Were The Golden Nuggets At SMD 26?
18 augustus 2026 · 20 min
Robert Wall and Brian Everstine discuss the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville and focus on the major themes that emerged there.
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Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing
7 augustus 2026 · 23 min
Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.
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The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More
4 augustus 2026 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, innovative military engines, systems and services.
Learn more at geaerospace.com/military-defense
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Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening?
31 juli 2026 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
Download McKinsey's white paper in partnership with Aviation Week as a PDF here
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How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough
24 juli 2026 · 25 min
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.
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Explaining The Key Commercial Aviation Developments At Farnborough
23 juli 2026 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
Watch Guy and Christine's video on GE's hybrid-electric milestone here
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What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More
19 juli 2026 · 19 min
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.
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What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion?
17 juli 2026 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business
14 juli 2026 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch
10 juli 2026 · 18 min
Listen in as Accenture's aerospace team identifies key trends to watch at this year's Farnborough Airshow in this sponsored podcast. Lees meer
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How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense?
7 juli 2026 · 30 min
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.
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Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It?
2 juli 2026 · 24 min
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.
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Inside DC's Reimagined Air & Space Museum
30 juni 2026 · 23 min
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. Lees meer
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The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS
28 juni 2026 · 20 min
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. Lees meer
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Why Airbus And Boeing's CEOs See The Future Differently
26 juni 2026 · 26 min
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.
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What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect?
23 juni 2026 · 23 min
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. Lees meer
Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, innovative military engines, systems and services.
Learn more at geaerospace.com/military-defense
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MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed?
18 juni 2026 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
Read Sean's story here, available for free through 2026: UPS Accident Probe Finds Trail Of Missed Clues
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What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse?
16 juni 2026 · 36 min
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.
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How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines?
12 juni 2026 · 24 min
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.
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Why German Aerospace Is Booming
9 juni 2026 · 22 min
Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.
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A Defining Moment For Blue Origin
5 juni 2026 · 23 min
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.
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SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond
2 juni 2026 · 32 min
Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.
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Another Delay For 777X—How Bad This Time?
29 mei 2026 · 25 min
Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the 777X program's long-term outlook after news that it will likely not be certified until 2027, and how Airbus will respond. Lees meer
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Orient Express—Traversing Europe's Defense Landscape
26 mei 2026 · 36 min
From the cancellation of RIAT to Turkey's newly announced ICBM, Aviation Week's Robert Wall and Tony Osborne navigate the evolving European defense scene. Lees meer
Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, innovative military engines, systems and services.
Learn more at geaerospace.com/military-defense