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Aviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense

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  • Tuesday · 36 min

    Check 6 Revisits: Belenko's Betrayal And The Saga Of The Foxbat

    Check 6 revisits how a misconception of the MiG-25 transformed U.S. air power, until a Soviet pilot's defection revealed the truth. Aviation Week & Space Technology subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles related to this episode here: New Interceptors Can Exceed Mach 2.5 (July 17, 1967) MiG Case May Spur Japan Arms Buy (Sept. 13, 1976) MiG-25 Pilot Lands Fighter At Hakodate (Sept. 20, 1976)

  • October 30 · 30 min

    Is Boeing's Recovery Still Gaining Altitude?

    Analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss third-quarter earnings and why an oversupply of narrowbodies may be looming. Read Scott's column here --- Thank you to our sponsor, DXC Technology, helping airports and travel operators connect the systems that keep passengers moving. When one delay impacts multiple systems, DXC connects airport platforms so the whole operation can respond as one, for smoother journeys. Learn more here

  • October 27 · 31 min

    Beyond Rafale—Meet France's ACF And What It Means For GCAP

    Aviation Week editors discuss the evolving European fighter landscape, introducing France's approach to its next-generation fighter it calls ACF, and the thinking around what will happen with Germany, Spain and the implication for the GCAP program, too.

  • October 26 · 26 min

    CFM Durability Deep Dive With President Gaël Méheust | Sponsored By CFM International

    CFM established an industry benchmark for reliability with its CFM56; roughly 24,000 are still in operation today, setting up big expectations for in-service durability. Today it continues producing spare engines, military engines and spare parts for the variant. But CFM's Leap program has been working through some issues since its entry into service. On this episode sponsored by CFM, Aviation Week editors hear about CFM's durability roadmap from President Gaël Méheust, and how the company intends to apply lessons learned to its future Rise technology program Open Fan engine. Listen to a past Check 6 Revisits episode exploring 40 years of CFM here

  • October 23 · 27 min

    Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346

    Editors discuss what the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-10 means for the industry and what's happening with the 777X. They also reflect on the Airbus A340-600 after its last major operator, Lufthansa, retired the quadjet. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • October 20 · 27 min

    Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible

    As developments in Ukraine highlight new issues for army aviation, editors share what they heard from leaders at AUSA 2026 and discuss how the service is looking to evolve. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, providing reliable, high performance military engines and systems for air and sea. Building on more than a century of innovation, GE Aerospace continues to mobilize a new era of growth, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. For more information, visit https://geaerospace.com/

  • October 16 · 29 min

    Assessing Aviation In The Middle East

    How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team survey the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • October 13 · 25 min

    'We Happy Band Of Robots'—The Pentagon's New Command

    Will Project Agincourt spur the new U.S. Autonomy Command to great things? Editors discuss the implications of the Pentagon's military autonomy efforts and the broader context of uncrewed systems in modern warfare. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • October 9 · 22 min

    Inside JetZero's Engine Search

    Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • October 6 · 25 min

    Questions Swirl Around MV-75 And Army Aviation

    Ahead of AUSA, editors discuss the MV-75 and the U.S. Army's modernization plans, including long-range fires, air defense, space capabilities and the budget challenges shaping its next steps.

  • October 2 · 25 min

    Can Airbus' A350F Upend Boeing In The Air Cargo Market?

    Editors discuss the next-generation freighter market after first flight of the Airbus A350F and with Boeing's 777-8F in line to take off soon. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 30 · 28 min

    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 tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 25 · 30 min

    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 is dropping hints that a new X-plane is in the works that happens to look a lot like a Blackbird. What's going on here? Editors Robert Wall, Graham Warwick and Steve Trimble explain what's going on—as far as they know today. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 25 · 29 min

    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 737 MAX ramp-up and what might happen if SPEEA technicians and professionals strike in the Seattle area come October. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 21 · 35 min

    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 and so much more. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, providing reliable, high performance military engines and systems for air and sea. Building on more than a century of innovation, GE Aerospace continues to mobilize a new era of growth, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. For more information, visit geaerospace.com

  • September 18 · 26 min

    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 to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 13 · 20 min

    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 newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

  • September 10 · 26 min

    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 editors to explain why. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup

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