Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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

What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More

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

What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion?

As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-

How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business

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 u

Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch

Listen in as Accenture's aerospace team identifies key trends to watch at this year's Farnborough Airshow in this sponsored podcast.  Find out more about Accenture here

How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense?

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 NA

Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It?

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

Inside DC's Reimagined Air & Space Museum

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