What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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
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MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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:
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What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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.
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How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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.
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Why German Aerospace Is Booming
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.
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A Defining Moment For Blue Origin
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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.
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SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.
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Another Delay For 777X—How Bad This Time?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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
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Orient Express—Traversing Europe’s Defense Landscape
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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
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Does Boeing Need China Anymore?
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
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.
info_outlineAviation 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