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Check 6 With Accenture: How 2023 And 2024 Will Be Better And Worse For A&D from 2023-12-12T08:00

The year that ends Dec. 31, 2023, will hold some surprising results for the aerospace and defense industry, and the year ahead in 2024 will too. 

In this sponsored podcast Aviation Week t...

Lifting The Veil On Area 51's Secret Flight-Test History from 2023-12-08T11:39

A new scholarly book takes the wraps off the secret flight-test history of the U.S. Air Force facility in the Nevada Test and Training Range like no one ever has before. Listen in as Aviation We...

On Its 25th Birthday, Was The International Space Station Worth It? from 2023-12-01T12:04

Former NASA chief Dan Goldin oversaw creation of the station. What does he think of it now? He speaks to Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Irene Klotz a quarter of a century on from the U.S. Unity...

Why India Won't Replace China In Commercial Aviation from 2023-11-24T11:45

India's airlines have ordered thousands of aircraft this year, but economic realities will keep it from replicating Beijing's growth miracle anytime soon.

Dubai Airshow—Boom Times Are Back from 2023-11-15T07:18

Emirates leads a long list of commercial aircraft orders announced at Dubai Airshow, but the fortunes of Airbus and Boeing differed. 

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Christine Boynton,...

Defense Highlights At Dubai Airshow from 2023-11-14T06:08

Impressive fly-by-wire F-15 flying, unique displays from around the world and the absence of Israel are all discussed by Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Tony Osborne and Steve Trimble at Dubai...

Building A Resilient Defense Industrial Base from 2023-11-10T08:00

Aviation Week editors take a break from Day 2 of the A&D Programs conference in Washington to tease out the intractable issues facing the industrial base—and some of the programs that are gettin...

San Francisco To Tokyo—In One Hour! from 2023-11-03T07:00

A new rocket engine for military uses could be repurposed for Mach 9 air travel. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Graham Warwick talk with the founders of far-out startup Venus Aeros...

Has China's Aviation Market Lost Its Luster? from 2023-10-27T07:00

As U.S. companies rethink their presence amid heightened political tensions, some in Europe are doubling down on the Chinese market.

Listen in as Aerodynamic Advisory's Kevin Michaels joi...

Can Business Aviation And Sustainability Co-Exist? from 2023-10-17T14:00

As NBAA BACE show opens, industry coalesces around a new campaign to reach net zero. Will it work? Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Lee Ann Shay discuss.

Inside The Tradeoffs That Created The F-35 from 2023-10-11T11:16

Tom Burbage, the former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program during its first decade of development, discusses what it took to get the world’s largest and most complex figh...

Why Airbus Is Shaking Up Its Leadership from 2023-10-06T09:40

As Christian Scherer takes up the mantle of Airbus Commercial Aircraft business CEO, Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Tony Osborne are joined by Agency Partners' Sash Tusa to discus...

Explaining ‘Replicator’—A Plan For Thousands Of Drones from 2023-09-27T11:59

Capital Alpha Partners’ Byron Callan and Sam Bendett from the Center for Naval Analysis join Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio and Steve Trimble to discuss challenges with the Pentagon’s initia...

The Case For A New Boeing Airplane from 2023-09-22T10:13

Bank of America’s Ron Epstein talks with Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Michael Bruno about the business and technical implications of his call for Boeing to act fast.

The Latest On The B-21 And The U.S. Air Force from 2023-09-15T07:30

Record at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Brian Everstine and Garrett Reim discuss Northrop Grumm...

Are Supersonic And Sustainability Mutually Exclusive? from 2023-09-08T07:48

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss NASA’s recent contract awards to study technology for high-speed airliners flying faster than Mach 2—and the...

Will There Ever Be A New Widebody? from 2023-08-25T08:00

As Russia pulls out of the CR929 and Airbus and Boeing sit on their hands, JetZero is showing that its radical new concept just might be for real. Aerodynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia joins ...

AAM: Time To Put Up Or Shut Up from 2023-08-15T07:00

The advanced air mobility market is at a critical juncture—and the hard work is just beginning. Listen in as expert guests Sergio Cecutta and Kirsten Bartok Touw join Check 6 to discuss the late...

Why Amazon Could Be The Next Big Defense Prime from 2023-08-11T08:00

The differentiator in military programs is shifting from platforms to software. Defense industrial specialist Steve Grundman joins Aviation Week Network's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Jen DiM...

The Outlook With PwC: Beyond Paris, The Future Of Aviation from 2023-08-09T07:00

In this sponsored podcast PwC's Scott Thompson shares his insights on what to expect in the second half of the year across commercial aviation and the supply chain.

Northrop’s Next-Gen Fighter Surprise And A Rocket Industry Makeover from 2023-08-02T09:00

Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Steve Trimble and Michael Bruno discuss Northrop Grumman’s exit from the U.S. Air Force’s competition to replace the F-22 Raptor and the implications of L3Harris Te...

How The Small Satellite Market Continues To Take Off from 2023-07-27T11:32

A new report projects the smallsat industry will gather about $110.5 billion in market value over the next 10 years.

Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio, Garrett Reim and Irene Klotz discuss the...

Is Boeing Building Something That Nobody Wants? from 2023-07-21T09:31

The Boeing 777X looks poised to hit the market at the perfect time, but its long-range variant has been a tough sell with airlines. Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Sean Broderick discu...

Understanding Air Power With Former USAF Futurist from 2023-07-13T05:00

The definition of air power has remained the same for more than a century, but the doctrine, tactics and technology continues to evolve.

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on and the U.S.-Ch...

Nervous In Newark—New York Air Transport In Crisis from 2023-07-06T19:15

Tens of thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled in the U.S. Northe...

How To Regulate Commercial Human Spaceflight from 2023-06-29T07:00

Aviation Week talks to George Nield, who led the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation, about how to manage the risks of private space travel without harming innovation in the wake of ...

Paris Air Show Commercial Highlights from 2023-06-22T10:16

This year’s highlights from Le Bourget include a massive airplane order and the looming AAM shakeout. Listen in as Aviation Week break down the developments.

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Defense Highlights At Le Bourget from 2023-06-21T07:13

Hypersonics, missile defense, UAVs and next-generation fighters are in vogue amidst a surge in spending by NATO members. Listen in as our defense editors share what has stood out to them at this...

On The Record With Boeing's CEO from 2023-06-16T08:00

We asked Dave Calhoun when the company is going to roll out its next airplane. Listen in to hear his answer.

The Paris Air Show is almost upon us. For updates throughout the event downloa...

Check 6 With Accenture: Countdown To Paris from 2023-06-13T07:00

Listen in to this sponsored podcast as Accenture leaders John Schmidt and Joyce Kline delve into key themes to watch for at the Paris Air Show as the industry returns to Le Bourget after four ye...

The Vanishing Aerospace Workforce from 2023-06-09T09:36

Demand has come back, but a lot of workers haven't. Listen in to hear what that means for commercial aviation, defense and MRO as Aviation Week editors are joined by special guest Todd Tuthill, ...

Boeing Defense CEO Ted Colbert On His Rebuilding Plan from 2023-06-02T07:00

Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, vows to bid differently for future programs in a conversation with Aviation Week's Jen DiMascio and Brian Everstine.

The Outlook With PwC: Sustainability Special from 2023-05-31T08:00

Airlines committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from their operations by 2050 at the IATA AGM in 2021.

As this year’s edition of that event fast approaches, American Airlines’ J...

The Race To Replace The F-22 Raptor Begins from 2023-05-24T08:00

The U.S. Air Force plans to award a contract for a fighter aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor in 2024. Aviation Week editors discuss how the service got to this point, and where the competition...

A Call To Help The FAA from 2023-05-19T07:28

Aerospace Industries Association chief Eric Fanning joins our reporters to talk about the FAA's leadership woes and chronic underfunding of ATC.

Explaining Pratt&Whitney's Durability Problem from 2023-05-11T19:57

What's behind the grounding of scores of airplanes and how Pratt is working to fix it.

Check 6 With Accenture: Will Aerospace Make Money in 2023? from 2023-05-09T07:56

Despite supply chain problems, inflation and the war in Ukraine, aerospace and defense will see growing revenue this year, according to the latest Accenture Commercial Aerospace Insight Report. ...

JetZero’s Challenge To The Airbus-Boeing Duopoly from 2023-05-02T16:00

A dual-use aircraft conceived by JetZero could serve as a military tanker while ushering Northrop Grumman into the airliner business. Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory joins Aviation Wee...

Making Sense Of The SpaceX Starship Launch from 2023-04-26T16:12

SpaceX’s super heavy rocket exploded in mid-air during a test launch on April 20. Aviation Week editors talk about the aftermath of the test and the future of commercial and military space launc...

Can Boeing Rebound In China? from 2023-04-17T07:00

Boeing's deliveries to China have plummeted and Airbus is doubling down with a new assembly line. Analysts Sash Tusa and Richard Aboulafia join Aviation Week editors to discuss—and debate.

Leaked Intel Reveals Depth Of Ukraine’s Air Defense Shortage from 2023-04-12T16:21

The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the s...

Why Virgin Orbit Went Bankrupt from 2023-04-06T16:47

Richard Branson’s launch venture Virgin Orbit ran out of cash. Could a buyer pick up the valuable pieces? Aviation Week editors are joined by veteran space journalist Warren Fer...

Farewell MD-11 As Cargo Market Moves On from 2023-03-31T07:00

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s legacy after news that Listen

The Outlook With PwC: Hot Spots For Aerospace Manufacturing from 2023-03-27T09:00

Listen in as PwC’s Scott Thompson breaks down the key themes driving the firm’s latest regional rankings.

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Hydrogen Hype? from 2023-03-23T12:25

Aviation Week editors are joined by special guest Martha Neubauer, a senior associate at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss the complex path to hydrogen propulsion and why air travel will get more...

Where Was AAM? The Future Of Vertical Flight from 2023-03-15T08:00

Rotorcraft are ripe for disruption, but eVTOL makers were largely absent at signature industry show Heli-Expo.

Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Tony Osborne discus...

Australia's Avalon Airshow—Building a Sovereign Munitions Capability from 2023-03-07T19:00

Australia is on the verge of releasing its Defense Strategic Review, which will chart a course for the nation's future military expansion as it seeks to fend off the widening influence of China ...

Why Big Planes Are Big Business from 2023-03-01T08:00

Airbus and Boeing Will Be Building a lot more A350s, A330s, 787s and 777s in the coming years. Wall Street analyst Rob Spingarn, Managing Director at Melius Research, joins the podcast to explai...

Will India Be Aviation’s Next China? from 2023-02-23T09:30

Aviation Week’s team discusses Air India’s massive aircraft order and defense highlights from Aero India.

U.S. Air Force Poised For Modernization Revamp from 2023-02-15T16:34

Autonomous fighters, adaptive engines, powerful surveillance satellites and a new generation of airlifters and tankers are among the next wave of modernization priorities set to be unveiled in t...

Hot Air Or High Tech? China’s Spy Balloon from 2023-02-10T11:03

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss a week of high drama, including the shootdown of China's balloon and the future of high-altitude surveillance platforms.

Can Aviation Suppliers Catch Up? from 2023-02-02T10:43

Listen in as business editor Michael Bruno and analysts Richard Aboulafia and Rob Epstein discuss aerospace's big problem.

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End Of The Line For Boeing’s 747 from 2023-01-26T19:07

Listen in as Aviation Week editors reflect on the 747's beginning and its legacy.

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The F-35 Under Pressure from 2023-01-20T08:44

Lockheed Martin's premier combat aircraft is an essential part of the aerospace industry, infusing the economy with billions of dollars each year. The U.S. has a deal for three more years of pro...

Have Airbus And Boeing Turned The Corner On Production? from 2023-01-12T17:03

December delivery figures suggest the airplane manufacturers’ supply chain, quality and labor problems might be easing. Listen to our team break down the numbers.

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Will M&A Heat Up in 2023? from 2023-01-06T09:17

Dealmaking slowed down in the second half of 2022, but the year ended with a bang. John Stack, Canaccord Genuity's head of U.S. aerospace and defense investment banking at in New York, joins Avi...

Boom Or Bust? from 2022-12-21T13:31

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Steve Trimble and Graham Warwick discuss—and sometimes debate—whether Boom’s new supersonic engine plan is for real. Read Guy's story Listen

Why Embraer Is Putting Its Turboprop On Ice from 2022-12-14T10:29

Is propulsion falling behind airframers’ ambitions? Listen in as our editors break it down.

Check 6 With KPMG: Why Aerospace Is Having Trouble Hiring from 2022-12-12T14:13

There are five generations working in aerospace, but the largest continues to exit en masse. New workers have new demands and expectations. Can aerospace companies meet them? Listen

Recapping B-21 Rollout, V-280 Contract Win from 2022-12-07T10:33

Two of the biggest events of the year for military aviation happened on sequential business days between Dec. 2-5. Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine and Graham Warwick discuss...

A Guide To The B-21 Rollout from 2022-11-29T09:00

On Dec. 2, the U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman will roll out the service’s first new stealth bomber in more than three decades. Aviation Week defense editors discuss what details they are ho...

The Outlook with PwC: Workforce Transformation from 2022-11-21T08:00

Amidst economic uncertainty, addressing talent considerations is crucial. Listen in as PwC's Justin Hall and Yasi Akbari discuss aerospace and defense talent outlook an...

Archer Races Midnight Air Taxi Toward Production from 2022-11-17T16:15

California’s Archer Aviation has just unveiled its four-passenger production air taxi, the Midnight. The company claims it will be first to gain FAA certification and has announced manufacturing...

Boeing’s Latest NMA Plan—No More Aircraft from 2022-11-10T09:38

Aviation Week editors are skeptical of CEO Dave Calhoun’s new commercial airliner timeline. Joe Anselmo is joined by Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris to discuss.

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Can The Defense Industry Cope With Inflation? from 2022-11-04T09:00

The industry is looking to digitalization to offset higher prices and workforce challenges.

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Remembering U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter from 2022-10-28T09:19

Former Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper shares some of his memories about the former Defense Secretary, who knew science, technology and the politics of the Pentagon to tackle its toughest...

Check 6 With Accenture: Commercial Aerospace Still Optimistic But Reorganizing from 2022-10-21T08:00

The majority of industry executives surveyed in Accenture’s latest Commercial Aerospace Insight Report remain cautiously optimistic about the market’s growth potential in the near and midterm. Listen

NBAA Analysis: Will Hot Bizav Market Continue? from 2022-10-19T23:11:38

Aviation Week Network editors at the NBAA-BACE 2022 discuss market outlook, technology, SAF and more.

Power Progress—New Engine Technologies Update from 2022-10-13T08:00

Pushed by the drive for sustainability, novel propulsion systems that until relatively recently seemed years away are quickly coming into focus.

Organizers of the 25^th Internat...

The Outlook With PwC: Affordability In Defense Aviation from 2022-10-11T03:39:49

In this episode of 'The Outlook with PwC" we discuss affordability in A&D. Specifically, what companies can do to navigate today's constrained budgetary environment, customer expectations, and s...

Unveiling The New National Air And Space Museum from 2022-10-06T07:00

On Oct. 14, eight renovated galleries of the museum in Washington, D.C., will reopen to the public. Chris Browne, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum...

Applying Artificial Intelligence To Autonomous Aircraft from 2022-09-30T07:30

The U.S. military services are looking for a range of autonomous aircraft – from expensive high-end aircraft to less costly lower end systems. Aviation Week editors discuss what industry is offe...

Believe It Or Not, Widebodies Are Back from 2022-09-23T07:00:27

Nobody wanted a twin-aisle. Now there may not be enough of them. Listen in to find out why.

Chasing Hydrogen Leaks from 2022-09-14T08:00

Mike Leinbach, the final NASA Space Shuttle Launch Director, shares his thoughts about the finicky fuel and how the Artemis team is managing with the Space Launch System.

The Price of Sustainability from 2022-09-09T08:00:14

As the aerospace industry gathers in Montreal, the challenges of getting to net-zero are laid bare.

Boeing 737 MAX Changes—A Complicated Matter from 2022-09-02T07:00:10

More details have recently emerged about changes Boeing is implementing in the 737-10 cockpit. But the looming certification deadline not only threatens the -7 and -10 variants. It also raises t...

What’s Disrupting Aerospace Programs—Inflation, Lead Times And Workplace Envy from 2022-08-26T06:00:24

Program managers are in the middle of the maelstrom. From historic inflation, to disrupted supply chains, to soothing bifurcated workforces where some employees get a choice of where and how the...

American Airlines Goes Supersonic from 2022-08-18T08:00:12

Nearly two decades after the Concorde was retired, is the rival of supersonic air travel for real?

Clearing The Way For A 787 Rebound from 2022-08-05T06:00:46

FAA okay to re-start 787 deliveries ends a long saga, but now Boeing has a new problem to worry about. Listen in as our specialists break down the situation—and the numbers.

The Outlook With PwC: Aviation Roars Back from 2022-08-02T22:00:56

Supply chain and sustainability challenges are real, but the industry’s long-term outlook is robust. Listen in as PwC’s Scott Thompson looks beyond the headlines in this sponsored podcast.

South Korean Defense Industry Arrives from 2022-07-29T06:00:24

South Korea’s aspirations for building an aerospace and defense industry are gaining validation, with Poland’s announced intent to buy FA-50 light combat aircraft and the first flight of Korea A...

Reading The Commercial Tea Leaves At Farnborough from 2022-07-20T17:30:09

No blockbusters but lots to talk about. Listen in to what our editors saw at Farnborough Airshow.

Defense At Farnborough from 2022-07-18T17:41:55

On a day of big announcements, Aviation Week editors discuss the latest developments in defense at Farnborough Airshow 2022.

On Point With The CEOs Of Airbus And Boeing from 2022-07-17T11:00:49

Step behind the scenes with Aviation Week editors to hear about their sit downs with Guillaume Faury and David Calhoun prior to Farnborough Airshow.

Check 6 With Accenture: Stories To Watch At Farnborough from 2022-07-15T06:00:47

On the eve of the first Farnborough in four years, two leaders from Accenture zero in on key themes at this year’s air show.

Inside NASA’s Sustainable Flight Plan from 2022-07-11T08:00:22

As NASA invites bids to build and fly its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, technology editor Graham Warwick and senior editor Guy Norris hear how this aircraft will dif...

Engines Shortfall Holds Back Airbus And Boeing from 2022-07-08T05:00:56

The aircraft manufacturers are short hundreds of engines as suppliers can’t keep pace with demand to build and maintain airplanes. Listen in as we break down the latest supply chain meltdown.

Insights From NASA’s Former Deputy Director from 2022-07-01T08:00

Lori Garver, out with a new book, Escaping Gravity, talks to Aviation Week editors about how the space industry ushered in a new era of private spaceflight, how to work around bureaucra...

Europe's Changed Defense Policy from 2022-06-24T13:57:32

The Berlin Airshow takes place after a four year break. Increased defense spending and new technologies are the main topics, Aviation Week editors Tony Osborne, Thierry Dubois and Jens Flottau d...

AAM, New Space Face Financial Wilderness from 2022-06-16T17:41:50

For new space and advanced air mobility startups, the past two years have been a heady experience of investment, mergers with special purpose acquisition companies and ...

What Next For Boeing? from 2022-06-06T09:57:13

Boeing’s space business notches a win, but many questions remain about the company’s long-term future. Listen in as analysts Byron Callan and Ron Epstein join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Mic...

Top Gun: Maverick—Spoiler Special from 2022-06-02T04:00:26

A discussion of the blockbuster movie’s aviation-geek-pleasing details, from the recreation of Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 concept to why Maverick didn’t fly the F-35 and more.

50 Years Of Innovation from 2022-04-22T02:00:08

Former Collins Aerospace executive John Borghese joins Aviation Week executive editors Graham Warwick and Carole Hedden to reflect on the last 50 years of innovation in aerospace and look at wha...

Check 6 With Accenture: The New Gameplan for Sustainable Aviation from 2022-04-15T02:00:01

Like with safety in a previous generation, commercial aviation is going through another existential moment. This time it is about environmental concerns, with sustainability the overarching goal. W...

Inside Boom Supersonic from 2022-04-07T08:22:59

As the company readies its flight demonstrator, CEO Blake Scholl explains how he plans to revive supersonic air travel. 

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Guy Norris hear about Boom's susta...

The Outlook With PwC: Modernizing Rate Forecasting from 2022-03-28T08:34:44

Join PwC’s Gregg Pilotte, Mike Stetz, and Jessica Benson on The Outlook. They discuss how A&D companies are modernizing their rate development and forward pricing processes, with a focus on auto...

Assessing Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine from 2022-03-02T04:21:33

A discussion about the opening days of Russia’s war on its neighbor Ukraine and how that renewed Europe’s focus on defending the continent.

Singapore Airshow Special from 2022-02-15T10:38:15

After jumping through numerous hoops, Aviation Week editors made it to the 2022 edition of the Singapore Airshow. Listen in as they give their takes on the event and discuss the key themes in defen...

The Good, Bad, Ugly And Hopeful Story At Boeing from 2022-02-04T10:30:33

Amid ugly write downs and program woes, Boeing launches a new freighter, cashes in on an Airbus dispute and places a half-billion-dollar bet on the future. 

Sizing Up the U.S. Defense Industrial Base from 2022-01-26T10:00:31

Despite the challenges facing companies supplying the U.S. military, analysts Byron Callan and Steve Grundman see signs of strength and evolution.

AIAA SciTech Surprises—Sustainability And Hypersonics In San Diego from 2022-01-21T09:00

Forced to go virtual in 2021 because of the pandemic, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ annual SciTech forum returned in January 2022 as an in-person conference ...

What Could Go Wrong In 2022 from 2022-01-14T01:05:31

As 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 from 2022-01-07T09:51:03

White 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 from 2021-12-17T09:00

Aviation 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 ...

State of the Industry: Where Aerospace is Headed in 2022 from 2021-12-13T07:19:34

Listen 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 from 2021-12-10T10:00

Results 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 ...

Why Can't Boeing Deliver the 787? from 2021-12-03T02:12:23

Listen in as Aviation Week editors unpack the complicated set of problems that have beset the revolutionary aircraft program. 

FlyZero's Greener Goals from 2021-11-25T09:00

In 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 commerc...

Podcast: Back To Basics from 2021-11-16T13:14:28

This 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 ...

Podcast: Commercial Aviation At The Dubai Airshow from 2021-11-15T13:17:22

As 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...

Podcast: Trending Topics In Defense At The Dubai Airshow from 2021-11-14T13:37:09

The 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 edi...

Lux Capital Explains Thinking On A&D from 2021-11-05T09:00

A 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 ...

Behind the A380’s Downfall from 2021-10-28T20:27:33

Why 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 from 2021-10-22T02:50:44

The 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 Bu...

Why BizAv Is Hot Again from 2021-10-13T15:20:31

Aviation 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 from 2021-10-07T08:38:06

The 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.

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Confronting New Chinese Nuclear Weapons from 2021-09-28T09:00

Aviation 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...

Interview With The Inspiration4’s Jared Isaacman from 2021-09-24T09:00

The 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 from 2021-09-17T01:21:39

With 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 ...

How 9/11 Unfolded At Aviation Week from 2021-09-10T09:00

Aviation 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 from 2021-09-02T15:54:18

Will 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 from 2021-08-26T21:38:22

NASA’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 bu...

Why a Market Digital Twin is Critical to AAM's Success from 2021-08-24T06:16:13

Using 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 t...

Inside A New Skunk Works Factory from 2021-08-20T08:00

A 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. ...

A New Player in the Transatlantic Market: How Will JetBlue Shake Things Up? from 2021-08-12T17:24:42

Listen 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 from 2021-08-05T09:00

Listen 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 from 2021-07-29T16:00

The 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 ...

Sizing Up Russia’s New Light Fighter from 2021-07-23T09:00

Sukhoi 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 from 2021-07-15T15:20:43

In 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...

Winners And Losers In United’s Big Aircraft Order from 2021-07-08T09:00

Listen 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? from 2021-07-01T02:12:33

Bird 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 acti...

Interview with ULA’s Tory Bruno from 2021-06-24T17:16:21

The 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 transporta...

Check 6 With Accenture: The Dollars and Sense of 1s and 0s in A&D Manufacturing from 2021-06-15T16:57:13

It 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 ...

Giddy And Nervous In LA from 2021-06-11T09:31:09

The 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 sect...

NTSB’s Robert Sumwalt On Next Steps For Safety from 2021-06-09T09:00

Before 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 from 2021-06-04T03:20:33

Ranking 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 ...

Will Aircraft Production Come Roaring Back? from 2021-05-28T01:49:46

Both 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. L...

Check 6 With Accenture: The Digital Revolution Has Only Just Begun from 2021-05-21T08:38:27

Industry 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 the...

Dassault’s BizJet Power Play from 2021-05-11T12:32:57

It’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, ...

Giving Autonomous Aircraft a Moral Compass from 2021-05-06T17:44:46

Will 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 N...

JetClub Launches in Europe from 2021-05-03T17:30:26

Explaining the F-35’s Cost and Programmatic Issues from 2021-04-28T08:36:54

After 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 from 2021-04-19T15:16:20

After 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 hist...

Behind The Scenes At Sun ‘n Fun from 2021-04-15T19:43:13

Greg 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 t...

Boeing’s Latest 737 MAX Headache from 2021-04-15T03:20:40

Power 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? from 2021-04-09T08:43:46

Air 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 manufactur...

Skyborg Express from 2021-03-29T08:48:48

Skyborg could also be a cargo delivery aircraft. The program launched by Air Force Research Laboratory is mainly known for developing artificial intelligence for a new family of unmanned combat ...

Should Aerospace Fear the Red Dragon or Ride It? from 2021-03-25T14:54:43

China could become the world’s largest commercial aviation system by the middle of the decade. Up to recently, Western suppliers were integral to the Asia giant’s aerospace development, and the ...

Nanoracks’ CEO On Commercializing Space from 2021-03-19T09:51:47

Nanoracks CEO Jeff Manber predicts that by the end of the year, private space companies will have more discretionary money to spend than the U.S. federal government. Listen in as he provides an ...

UAM Skeptics On The Hot Seat from 2021-03-15T10:07:56

Nineteen months after they predicted UAM would be a niche market, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick and Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia are back to address why investors are now pouring billions of ...

Learjet: An Inside View From Those Who’ve Been There from 2021-03-10T02:30:11

Don Grommesh, Bill Lear’s employee No. 8, served as chief engineer, vice president of Learjet engineering and vice president and general manager of customer service.

Al Higdon, Joined Lea...

Check 6 With Accenture: Up, Down or Sideways – the Commercial Aero Business Look-Ahead from 2021-03-05T09:40:41

It has been a roller coaster ride in aerospace over the last year. From how to keep up with demand, to how to keep the lights on, to how to restructure and even rebound – the A&D sector has seen it...

Interview with Inspiration4’s Civilian Commander from 2021-03-03T12:27:34

Aviation Week editors talk with Jared Isaacman, the founder and CEO of Shift4Payments, and the man about to command first all-civilian mission on board a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

Engine Trouble from 2021-02-26T20:35:37

As the Pentagon is grappling with how to maintain the F135 engine powering F-35 fighters, the engine on a Boeing airliner failed on a flight in the western U.S. Aviation Week editors discuss wha...

Dennis Muilenburg’s Bet on the Future from 2021-02-19T10:59:39

Listen in as the former Boeing CEO and his new business partner Kirsten Bartok Touw discuss plans to invest in transformational aerospace technologies—and why the next 20 years could be the best...

Air Force One: Flying Fortress from 2021-02-13T18:18:01

The special episode of the podcast offers the full recording of an interview with Scott Bateman, the executive producer of a new documentary about the U.S. President's long-range transport fleet...

Podcast: What Are SPACs -- And Why Are They Important To A&D? from 2021-02-12T04:11:42

Investors are putting billions into urban air mobility and space projects, hoping to strike the next Tesla. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the trend.

The Evolution of the Reaper from 2021-02-05T10:30:29

The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9, proposed as a way to facilitate communications in the late 1990s, really caught on as a way for the U.S. to track insurgents during its so-called w...

Did The Pandemic Solve The Pilot Shortage? What Lies Ahead For Business Aviation? from 2021-02-04T21:01:50

Before the pandemic, demand for professional pilots was intense and the long-term outlook predicted severe shortages. The pandemic and decrease in air travel has led to widespread pilot layoffs ...

Putting Odds on Boeing's NMA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why did Rolls-Royce say “no thank you” to Boeing’s NMA? How might Airbus respond? Listen in as we discuss the risks of launching a new mid-market airliner.

Hypersonics: Where the Technology is and Where it is Going from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From a competition among the world’s militaries to create weapons that can hit targets 1,000 mi. away within minutes, to innovations that could enable rapid civilian travel from New York to Hong...

Fast Five: John McKenna, Chairman of Recreational Aviation Foundation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John McKenna, Chairman of Recreational Aviation Foundation speaks with William Garvey, editor-in-chief of Business & Commercial Aviation.

Nuclear Modernization: The Point of No Return? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boeing’s exit from the Ground-based Strategic Deterrent program to replace the U.S.’s nuclear ICBMs leave the Air Force with Northrop as a lone contractor. Aviation Week editoris discuss the com...

Live from EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture focuses on innovation and battery powered aircraft. Listen as Fred George and Molly McMillin report live from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Britain’s Defense Buying Boom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble and Tony Osborne take stock of the major developments unfolding at the UK’s premier defense air show – from Sweden’s participation in the UK’s Tempest fighter...

Getting Back to the Moon and Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the midst of celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, NASA is making dramatic moves in its human exploration directorate. Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Kl...

Interview with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronaut Michael Collins speaks with Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Klotz about the meaning of his time on the Moon, his thoughts on the current space program, what he would like to see trans...

The Long Road to AIM-260, the U.S.’s Newest Missile from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over many years, the Air Force quietly developed a missile that is compatible with the AIM-120’s form factor but has a much longer range.

Highlights from the Paris Air Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What did we see and what was missing at the Paris Air Show?  Listen in as our editors discuss the highs and lows from the biannual aerospace industry gathering at Le Bourget.

Maintenance Outsourcing: Why The Debate? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A summit held in Washington took aim at airline outsourcing, which is not new. Sarah MacLeod, executive director of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, spoke at the event as the single ...

United Technologies, Raytheon and the A&D M&A from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The aerospace and defense landscape was altered almost overnight with the proposal to merge United Technologies and Raytheon. The would-be Raytheon Technologies looms as one of the largest A&D c...

Flight Testing The World’s Biggest Engine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As work continues towards first flight of the GE9X-powered Boeing 777-9, senior editor Guy Norris ...

What Everyone Will Be Talking About At The Paris Airshow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are a handful of hot topics guaranteed to come up at the Paris air show. Senior Business Editor Michael Bruno talks with Accenture A&D leader John Schmidt and Joyce Kline about what will b...

Will Boeing Deliver on T-X Promise? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boeing Defense officials say new processes, procedures and design allowed them to outbid competitors on multi-billion-dollar contracts last year, including the next-generation T-X trainer and MQ...

Airbus – Looking Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Airbus CEO Guillaume Listen

Business Aviation Under Siege from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Safety and security have always been a given in the business aviation industry. Now, attention has turned to adding sustainability to the mix, with alternative jet fuel leading the news at EBACE...

When Will the Boeing 737 MAX Fly Again? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Boeing nears finalization of its proposed fix to the 737 MAX since the fleet-wide grounding in March, our editors discuss the ramifications for pilot proficiency, automation and other civil a...

Podcast: Which LEO Constellations Will Survive? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some 80,000 satellites are proposed to begin flying in low Earth orbit, but the talk at the Satellite 2019 was about which companies have the strongest leg up and which launch providers will tak...

Why Your Company Is Trailing in the Digital Race from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Feel like your company is not innovating fast enough? You are probably right. Chances are your company is not doing enough to drive digital change in its culture, products and services. In the l...

Boeing Chief Faces the Fire on NMA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Editors Guy Norris and Michael Bruno listened in as CEO Dennis Muilenburg fielded Wall Street’s questions. A few of his answers surprised them.

How The U.S. Is Reorganizing For Space Warfare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The U.S. military is debating everything from creating a sixth service for space to a unified combatant command to how to architect and buy a new generation of satellites.

Urban Air Mobility: Breaking Out, or Overhyped? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At Aviation Week's inaugural UAM conference, editors discuss which air transport applications have the best chance of breaking out

Behind The F-35’s New Aerial Tricks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Since first flight of the original F-35 test aircraft more than 12 years ago, the U.S. military has given the public only one glimpse of the aircraft’s hotly contested dogfighting chops — and th...

Boeing and Congress, on MCAS and the 737 MAX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just back from Seattle, where Boeing was briefing regulators and operators on its upgrades to the MCAS control law implicated in to 737 MAX fatal crashes, senior editor Guy Norris talks with man...

New Twists in 737 MAX Saga from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aviation Week editors discuss the latest from the two MAX accident investigations and look back at the compromises that led to the controversial MCAS system.

MAX Family Groundings: What Next? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the aftermath of global groundings of the Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft, our editors discuss what measures need to be taken to overcome the crisis for the OEM and operators. 

Rotary Innovations From Helicopters To eVTOLs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the latest commercial helicopter news to the irresistible growth of eVTOLs and novel hybrid-electric propulsion systems, listen to Tony Osborne and Guy Norris as they discuss the highlights...

Suddenly, The MAX Is Boeing’s Good News from 2021-01-29T10:28:31

As Europe clears the MAX's return, 777X and 787 woes cap a horrible year and record loss for Boeing. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss.

Using The Power Of Data To Drive A Competitive Advantage from 2021-01-27T12:52:33

Listen in as PwC experts discuss how understanding and leveraging data can help aerospace companies win.

Tech Talk: How Universal Hydrogen Plans To Disrupt Aviation from 2021-01-22T09:13:52

Universal Hydrogen wants to enable zero-emissions commercial aviation by tacking the two biggest challenges: creating a distribution infrastructure and kick-starting demand for hydrogen. So the ...

Is Boeing Shortchanging Its Future? from 2021-01-15T03:26:02

Critics worry R&D cuts will hamper ability to catch Airbus. Veteran aerospace analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week’s Guy Norris to discuss.

Aerion AS2 Program Update from 2021-01-08T21:43:07

Matthew Mejía, Aerion chief financial officer and executive vice president strategy and investor relations, discusses the status of the AS2 supersonic business jet program with Bill Carey, Busin...

Picking The UAM Winners – The Inside Story from 2021-01-08T01:20:13

In this week’s podcast, we go behind the scenes for a glimpse into how the cover story of the Jan 11-24 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology took shape. Senior Editor Guy Norris is joined b...

Picking The UAM Winners – The Inside Story from 2021-01-08T01:20:13

In this week’s podcast, we go behind the scenes for a glimpse into how the cover story of the Jan 11-24 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology took shape. Senior Editor Guy Norris is joined b...

Interview with U.S. Space Force Chief from 2020-12-14T21:55:27

Gen. John Raymond, the chief of space operations, looks back at the first year of operations for the U.S. Space Force and ahead at what is to come for the sixth military service in 2021.

Inside Boeing 777X Flight Test Program from 2020-12-11T02:48:03

Aviation Week’s Guy Norris just visited Boeing Field, where he talked with 777X program leaders. Listen in for an update on the program’s status – and the certification and market challenges tha...

How Chang’e 5 Fits into China’s Space Program from 2020-12-03T23:20:17

The latest mission to return a sample from the lunar surface is part of China’s internally focused effort to put humans on the Moon. Aviation Week editors discuss the project on the latest episo...

Military Aircraft Opportunities in Europe from 2020-11-27T14:00

In addition to a planned uptick in defense spending in the UK, nations across Europe are planning to overhaul their fighter fleets in the coming decade.

Interview With Space Development Agency Director from 2020-11-10T10:01:02

Space Development Agency director Derek Tournear joins Aviation Week editors to discuss how its system of space tracking and transport satellites will revolutionize the U.S. military and the cha...

Flying and Buying, How COVID-19 is Changing Airline Strategies from 2020-11-05T14:06:39

With aircraft production poised to accelerate in 2021, an Aviation Week analysis of proprietary aircraft operational data shows the precipitous fall in utilization for many aircraft workhorses. ...

Flying and Buying, How COVID-19 is Changing Airline Strategies from 2020-11-05T14:06:39

With aircraft production poised to accelerate in 2021, an Aviation Week analysis of proprietary aircraft operational data shows the precipitous fall in utilization for many aircraft workhorses. ...

Preparing Your Digital Supply Chain For The New World from 2020-11-02T10:56:33

Listen in as PwC’s experts discuss aerospace supply chain risks, prospects for consolidation and why “reshoring” of production is for real.

Podcast: Fast Five With Aviation Attorney Kent Jackson from 2020-10-31T14:12:40

Aviation attorney, pilot and Business & Commercial Aviation legal columnist tells pilots and mechanics how to stay out of trouble with the FAA, challenges facing airports and more.

Embraer’s CEO on the Breakup With Boeing and Going It Alone from 2020-10-26T10:26:07

Listen in as CEO Francisco Gomes Neto gives his side of Embraer’s breakup with Boeing, what he thinks of finding new partners, and how he plans to steer the Brazilian aircraft company through th...

In It For The Long Haul from 2020-10-23T11:40:54

How can industry stay resilient and ready to meet increases while facing its bleakest forecast in history? Listen in as Accenture share their insights on these issues and potential outcomes.

Podcast: Fast Five With Flight School Association Chief Robert Rockmaker from 2020-10-15T14:54:50

The founder, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of North America, discusses how the organization benefits student pilots as well as training organizations and the post-COVID-19 o...

Tech Talk: NASA’s Dragonfly Mission To Titan from 2020-10-14T09:03:33

In this special edition Check 6 Tech Talk in conjunction with IAC 2020 we speak to Elizabeth Turtle, the principal investigator of NASA’s upcoming Dragonfly mission, which seeks to explore the s...

Boeing 737 MAX Return Nears As 787 Bids Adieu To Seattle from 2020-10-09T02:44:52

Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the latest ups, downs, and relocations at Boeing.

Boeing 737 MAX Return Nears As 787 Bids Adieu To Seattle from 2020-10-09T02:44:52

Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the latest ups, downs, and relocations at Boeing.

Hailing the Air Taxi from 2020-10-01T13:51:52

Secretive startup Joby Aviation let Aviation Week’s Guy Norris witness a flight test of its new electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft. He and Graham Warwick discuss what he saw – and wh...

Hailing the Air Taxi from 2020-10-01T13:51:52

Secretive startup Joby Aviation let Aviation Week’s Guy Norris witness a flight test of its new electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft. He and Graham Warwick discuss what he saw – and wh...

Airbus' Ambitious Hydrogen Plans from 2020-09-25T15:30

Airbus announced three different aircraft concepts for a hydrogen-powered aircraft that is to enter service in 2035. The company is making key technology choices early and still has massive chal...

What’s Next for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance Program from 2020-09-18T11:09:55

Aviation Week editors discuss the roots of the service’s Next Generation Air Dominance program, its use of digital engineering to speed development and some of the obstacles it may face in the f...

Planning For An Aerospace Recovery from 2020-09-10T20:42:07

With the commercial aviation manufacturers and suppliers still reeling from COVID-19, Eric Fanning, president of the Aerospace Industries Association discusses ways in which it is trying to main...

Are Commercial Aircraft Production Plans Still Too High? from 2020-09-03T14:35:44

Aviation Week editors discuss why Airbus and Boeing will need to further trim output to ride out the COVID-19 crisis.

Are Commercial Aircraft Production Plans Still Too High? from 2020-09-03T14:35:44

Aviation Week editors discuss why Airbus and Boeing will need to further trim output to ride out the COVID-19 crisis.

The U.S. Hypersonics Program Matures from 2020-08-25T08:41:17

In the last few weeks, Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble and Guy Norris have learned new information about several U.S. hypersonic weapons efforts. Listen in as they tell executive editor Jen ...

Could Military Sustainment Shifts Impact Broader Aftermarket? from 2020-08-21T08:25:32

Changes in military sustainment--including the push for agile development and the use of cloud-based software—could hint at broader shifts in the overall aftermarket. Listen as Aviation Week spe...

Should More Airline Passengers Be Screened for COVID-19? from 2020-08-13T15:20:30

Airport testing centers are up and running in Germany as airlines look...

Fast Five With Amy Spowart, Head Of The National Aviation Hall Of Fame from 2020-08-07T02:07:29

Amy Spowart, president and chief executive of the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio, speaks about the organization based in the birthplace of aviation.

Inside the U.S. Return to Launching Humans to Space from 2020-08-07T00:02:41

This week, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Benhken splashed down in their SpaceX Dragon capsule in the Gulf of Mexico after two months at the International Space Station. Aviation Week edito...

Bracing for COVID-19’s Second Punch from 2020-07-31T12:14:20

A new surge in U.S. coronavirus cases has stalled a fragile recovery in airline traffic. Listen in as Accenture’s aerospace team reveals the strategies they’re giving aerospace CEOs for now and ...

Behind the Curtain With Aerospace CEOs from 2020-07-24T01:29:37

Aviation Week editors provide their behind-the-scenes impressions from interviews with the CEOs of Airbus, Boeing, Lufthansa Technik and Raytheon Technologies.

Fast Five With Mark Clark, Who Specializes In Marketing Warbirds from 2020-07-23T03:38:02

Clark is the president and owner of Courtesy Aircraft. The company has be involved in the sale of more than 3,000 former military aircraft.

Fast Five With Tim Obitts, President of National Air Transportation Association from 2020-07-23T02:49:02

Obitts discusses how the organization that represents FBOs and charter and fractional ownership operators is dealing with COVID-19.

Sustainability and Supersonics: An Interview with Aerion CEO Tom Vice from 2020-07-22T03:27:59

With the groundbreaking of Aerion’s new Florida headquarters approaching, company CEO Tom Vice talks to Guy Norris about the design, development, and sustainability of its newly reconfigured AS2...

Why Rolls-Royce Is Charging Ahead With The UltraFan from 2020-07-20T16:00

As an UltraFan demonstrator is prepared for 2021 tests, chief engineer Andy Geer tells Aviation Week editors about Rolls' faith in a market recovery—and why UltraFan will be an engine for all se...

Leader Interview: Chris Calio, Pratt & Whitney from 2020-07-17T10:06:38

Since taking the helm at Pratt & Whitney from outgoing Bob Leduc at the turn of the year, the company’s new president Chris Calio has been steering the engine maker through a sea of challenges. ...

Leader Interview: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck from 2020-07-17T04:07:19

The founder of the small-launch company discusses a recent failure of the Electron rocket launch, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, and Rocket Lab’s evolution from manufacturing rockets to buildi...

Fast Five With Roei Ganzarski, CEO Of magniX from 2020-07-16T16:40:55

BCA Editor-in-Chief and Ganzarski discuss the potential for electric propulsion to make trips of 125-500 mi. more affordable for aircraft carrying 5-12 passengers.

Leader Interview: Lee Hui Fung, ST Engineering from 2020-07-16T11:11:57

Lee Hui Fung, Smart MRO VP at ST Engineering Aerospace, is pioneering the prototyping and adoption of new technologies in MRO. She has found that the COVID-19 crisis has actually been an opportu...

How To Regain Passenger Confidence In Flying from 2020-07-10T04:04:44

A recent IATA survey has shown that passenger concerns are flying are still paramount. Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, Bill Carey, Ben Goldstein and Jens Flottau discuss what airlines and ...

Little Green Jets from 2020-06-30T10:33:51

The civil war in Libya is morphing into a fluid security situation. Russian military aircraft have arrived to support private contractors backed by the Russian government. Aviation Week editors ...

Will My Supply Chain Survive COVID-19? from 2020-06-26T08:33:30

Face it: you don’t really know your supply chain. Even when times were good in A&D manufacturing, regular deliveries required repeated heroics. Now that COVID-19 has upen...

Boom’s Sustainable Supersonic from 2020-06-25T05:07:40

Listen in as editors Guy Norris and Joe Anselmo discuss how the project to develop the 21st Century’s first civil supersonic airliner is moving forward and have their questions answered by Boom ...

Why Did Mitsubishi Furlough the SpaceJet? from 2020-06-11T09:13:28

The drive to develop Japan’s first commercial aircraft since 1974 hits another stumbling block as flight tests are halted and production is shut down. Aviation Week editors discuss whether the r...

Is It Safe To Fly? from 2020-06-04T16:16:35

An ICAO task force has released recommendations on how to minimize COVID-19 risks on airplanes and in airports. Will it be enough to convince nervous travelers to fly again? Listen in as Aviatio...

SpaceX COO On Prospects For Starship Launcher from 2020-05-27T09:36:51

With preparations for SpaceX’s first human spaceflight drawing to a close, the company's president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell talks with Aviation Week & Space Technology space e...

Elon Musk Interview from 2020-05-26T11:40:32

In an exclusive interview with Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Klotz, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discusses the riskiest part of the upcoming NASA Commercial Crew Demo-2 launch, the need to further re...

Why Bombers Are Back from 2020-05-22T09:31:16

The U.S. Air Force, in the midst of modernizing its bomber fleet, launched a competition on May 19 for 608 engines to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in business beyond 2030. Aviation Week editors ...

What A&D Companies Should Invest In After COVID-19 from 2020-05-15T08:55:16

Companies across the board are slashing costs, preserving cash, and trying to adjust to a new normal after the novel coronavirus throttled down business prospects. But there is one area they are...

FedEx Operations During COVID-19 from 2020-05-11T15:27:47

Dave Lange of FedEx Express talks with Lee Ann Shay about changes in cargo operations, including flying international charter relief missions, during the pandemic.

International Fighter Competitions from 2020-05-07T17:57:52

On the heels of Germany’s proposal to purchase both Eurofighter Typhoons and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets, Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio, Tony Osborne and Steve Trimble discuss ongoing fight...

Why Was Embraer Left At The Altar? from 2020-04-30T10:45:08

Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week editors Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Michael Bruno on Check 6 to discuss the sudden collapse of the $4.2 billion tie-up and i...

Three Scenarios for Aviation After COVID-19 from 2020-04-21T09:58:07

Practically everyone in commercial aerospace is scrambling to figure out how deeply, and for how long, COVID-19 will affect the industry. 

Two longtime aerospace experts from consultancy ...

Dragon Lady Heading Into the Future After Six Decades from 2020-04-17T10:11:53

With Lockheed Martin’s U-2S poised for a comprehensive avionics upgrade that will position the spy plane at the heart of the U.S. Air Force’s ambitious next-generation airborne battle management...

How the A&D Supply Chain Is Coping With COVID-19 from 2020-04-09T18:29:41

Airbus has slashed near-term airliner production, and Boeing’s cuts could be worse. Air traffic has collapsed, and fewer aircraft will need to be repaired. Meanwhile, factories everywhere face t...

AAR Positioning for Post-COVID-19 from 2020-04-02T10:45:25

John Holmes, president and CEO of AAR Corp., joined the company right before 9/11 and has seen it weather turbulent economic storms. He speaks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO...

What COVID-19 Portends for Defense, Now and in the Future from 2020-03-24T19:01:21

Will the coronavirus pandemic completely change how the defense budget is prioritized nationally? Steve Grundman, principal of Grundman Advisory, joins Aviation Week editors.

Harrier 809 from 2020-03-19T16:25:55

As society is consumed by the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, this week we bring you something completely different. 

Ahead of the launch of his new book Harrier 80...