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Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Release Date: 04/24/2026

What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More show art What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Editors unpack the Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference in London, breaking down the Storm Fighter CCA program, space launch infrastructure issues and more, plus what to expect from Farnborough Airshow.

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What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion? show art What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion?

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.  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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How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business show art How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Listen in as Steve Parker, the CEO of Boeing's Defense, Space and Security division, explains the company's revised approach to bidding for contracts and shares program updates on the F-47, KC-46, MQ-28 and more ahead of the Farnborough Airshow. Thank you to our sponsor, Parker. With more than a century of aerospace expertise behind it, Parker is continuing to engineer the breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Find out more at  

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Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch show art Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Listen in as Accenture’s aerospace team identifies key trends to watch at this year’s Farnborough Airshow in this sponsored podcast.  Find out more about Accenture

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How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense? show art How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense?

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Robert Wall and Tony Osborne dig into the UK’s Defense Investment Plan, discussing how billions in new spending could reshape GCAP and airpower, electronic warfare and NATO strategy.

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Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It? show art Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It?

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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. 

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Inside DC’s Reimagined Air & Space Museum show art Inside DC’s Reimagined Air & Space Museum

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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.

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The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS show art The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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

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Why Airbus And Boeing’s CEOs See The Future Differently show art Why Airbus And Boeing’s CEOs See The Future Differently

Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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.

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What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect? show art 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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Editors discuss developments in European business aviation after this week's Aero Friedrichshafen and the cancellation of the EBACE show.