Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast

18:56

Does Boeing Need China Anymore?

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/22

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.

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31:10

Are X-Planes Worth The Xtra Effort?

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/19

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.

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26:46

Twenty Years Ago He Was Bigger Than Elon Musk—Has...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/15

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

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29:01

Space Planes, Space Control and Space Domain Awareness

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/12

Aviation Week editors discuss how space control is front and center for the U.S. Space Force, allied services and adversaries.

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18:27

How Joby And Unither Are Pushing AAM Toward Real...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/08

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.

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35:46

Missiles, Marines, Missile Defense And More

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/05

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

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25:54

How's Business At Airbus And Boeing?

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/05/01

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.

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26:38

Dissecting Developments On MV-75, F/A-XX, B-21 And More

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/28

Editors reflect on a busy period for defense, sharing insights on Quad-A, Sea-Air-Space, Aviation Week's MALMS, the latest Pentagon budget figures, and everything else you need to know on air and missile modernization.

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20:31

Aero Friedrichshafen Steps Up

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/24

Editors discuss developments in European business aviation after this week's Aero Friedrichshafen and the cancellation of the EBACE show.

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19:48

At Space Symposium, NASA is Cool Again

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/21

Listen in as our editors discuss the buzz over Artemis II, the push for multiyear milspace predicaments and the return of nuclear reactors.

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17:01

Quarterly Qhaos—How Hard Will Geopolitics Hit...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/17

U.S. first-quarter earnings are typically a non-event, but not this year. Aviation Week editors look ahead to updates from airlines and OEMs and share what they will be watching for.

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29:22

Reflections On The Dude 44 Rescue And Other Iran War...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Aviation Week editors discuss the recent rescue operation of the Dude 44 F-15E crew, which marks a significant advancement in military innovation. --- From today's challenges to tomorrow's demands, Parker is helping shape the future of aerospace and defense. Email: DSD-info@parker.com.

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23:20

Understanding The Revolution In Inflight Connectivity

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Aviation Week editors covering commercial aviation and space convene to discuss how and why airlines are increasingly offering fast inflight Wi-Fi for free. Listen in to here Jens Flottau, Christine Boynton, Thierry Dubois and Robert Wall break it down.

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27:14

Unpacking Trump's Gargantuan Military Air And Space...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi and Steve Trimble delve into the winners and losers in the White House's $1.5 trillion defense spending plan. --- Today's aerospace and defense programs demand speed, precision, and resilience. A long-time trusted partner in the industry, Siemens empowers organizations to design, build, and sustain next-generation systems faster. Learn more at siemens.com today.

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32:17

Can NASA's X-59 And Boom's Overture Really Deliver A...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/04/02

As NASA begins X-59 envelope expansion and Boom develops its first high speed engine, civil supersonic activity is at its highest since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. Aviation Week editors discuss the latest developments and the challenges that lie ahead.

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25:34

NASA's New Moonshot

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/03/31

The new administrator shakes up the space agency with plans for lunar base and sunsetting SLS. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Irene Klotz speak with Redwire Space President Michael Gold about the developments.

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25:38

A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Editors are joined by AeroDynamic Advisory Managing Director Richard Aboulafia to discuss the progress of airliner production by Airbus in Alabama and Boeing in South Carolina.

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22:41

What's Under The Ever-More Expensive Golden Dome—From...

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.

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20:55

The Impact Of The Iran War On Airlines

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Conflict and fuel prices have battered air transport, but U.S. carriers are surprisingly confident. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Lori Ranson discuss how the Iran war is affecting airlines in different regions and look ahead to potential ripple effects.

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28:41

High-Energy Laser Weapons Reach New Heights

Aviation Week"s Check 6 Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Aviation Week editors Robert Wall and Steve Trimble discuss the evolution of laser weapons that are now getting their first battlefield kills and are destined for new applications.

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