Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Episoade

• Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It? 02.07.2026 23min

  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. 
• Inside DC's Reimagined Air & Space Museum 30.06.2026 22min

  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. Watch a video version of this episode on YouTube
• The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS 28.06.2026 20min

  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. Learn more here
• Why Airbus And Boeing's CEOs See The Future Differently 26.06.2026 26min

  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.
• What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect? 23.06.2026 23min

  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. 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
• MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed? 18.06.2026 30min

  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. Read Sean's story here, available for free through 2026: UPS Accident Probe Finds Trail Of Missed Clues
• What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse? 16.06.2026 35min

  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.
• How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines? 12.06.2026 24min

  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.
• Why German Aerospace Is Booming 09.06.2026 21min

  Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns. 
• A Defining Moment For Blue Origin 05.06.2026 23min

  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.
• SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond 02.06.2026 31min

  Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.
• Another Delay For 777X—How Bad This Time? 29.05.2026 25min

  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. Thank you to our sponsor, Siemens. When aerospace leaders need trusted engineering and design solutions, they turn to Siemens comprehensive solutions. From design to delivery, our solutions support you throughout the entire product lifecycle.  Learn more at siemens.com
• Orient Express—Traversing Europe's Defense Landscape 26.05.2026 35min

  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. 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
• Does Boeing Need China Anymore? 22.05.2026 18min

  Editors are joined by guest columnist Scott Mikus, director of Melius Research covering aerospace, to discuss Boeing's strategic position in China following a 200-aircraft order from Beijing that disappointed Wall Street.
• Are X-Planes Worth The Xtra Effort? 19.05.2026 31min

  Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Robert Wall and Graham Warwick discuss the state of X-planes, how they have historically performed and what challenge the next X-plane program should take on.
• Twenty Years Ago He Was Bigger Than Elon Musk—Has Aerospace Learned From His Failure? 15.05.2026 26min

  Vern Raburn's attempt to mass-produce low-cost airplanes was a flop. Was Eclipse the forerunner to today's air mobility ventures? Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia and retired editor Fred George join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Graham Warwick to explore Raburn's legacy after his passing in late April. --- At Space Tech Expo USA, the Space Tech Challenge Awards, Roundtables, and STAR Pavilion connect execution-ready innovations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial operators actively seeking them Learn More
• Space Planes, Space Control and Space Domain Awareness 12.05.2026 29min

  Aviation Week editors discuss how space control is front and center for the U.S. Space Force, allied services and adversaries. 
• How Joby And Unither Are Pushing AAM Toward Real Operations 08.05.2026 18min

  Aviation Week's Graham Warwick and Ben Goldstein examine Joby Aviation's piloted New York City demonstrations and Unither Bioelectronics' hydrogen-electric Robinson R44 flights in Quebec as advanced air mobility moves closer to real-world deployment.
• Missiles, Marines, Missile Defense And More 05.05.2026 35min

  Aviation Week editors discuss just how much missiles have become central to the Pentagon's modernization strategy, the status of Golden Dome's Space-Based Interceptor effort, and what we observed at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington. --- 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
• How's Business At Airbus And Boeing? 01.05.2026 25min

  Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.