Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Breaking Down Boeing's Big F/A‑XX Win

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 tacti

What's The Buzz In Space Beyond Weapons—Ubiquitous Earth Observation And Launch Laments

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 th

The Case Of The Missing Blackbird

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

Why Tensions Have Flared Between Boeing And GE

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

Space Weapons Declassified, Gucci F-16s And More—What To Know About AFA

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

The Sun Is Setting On The Boeing 747

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. Sign up

What To Expect At AFA

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. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsl

The Heart Of The Engine: Inside GE Aerospace's New Deal

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

Where Are CCAs Headed Next? U.S. Navy Carriers And Swedish Runways

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

GPS Spoofing And Jamming: Can Civil Aviation Adapt?

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 Sys

Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization

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

How The A321 Became Airbus' Sales Engine

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 Ch

How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts

Aviation Week's Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi discusses the latest developments with the National Reconnaissance Office, the Victus Haze rendezvous and proximity o

Not So Dog Days Of Summer

Listen in as our editors discuss good earnings, bad earnings, SpaceX, AI, the aftermarket, Boeing, an electric airplane and a Groundhog Day moment.

What Were The Golden Nuggets At SMD 26?

Robert Wall and Brian Everstine discuss the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville and focus on the major themes that emerged there.

Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing

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 rang

The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More

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

Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening?

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

How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough

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

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 F