Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Aviation Week editors and analysts discuss industry developments across commercial aviation, defense and space every week on the Check 6 Podcast.

GPS Spoofing And Jamming: Can Civil Aviation Adapt? 09/04/2026

GPS Spoofing And Jamming: Can Civil Aviation Adapt? Aviation Week's Graham Warwick offers a scathing assessment of U.S. regulators as a King Air crash earlier this year underscores concerns about the Global Positioning System. He is joined by Robert Wall and Joe Anselmo to discuss its vulnerabilities and the barriers to overcoming those. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42781745

Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization 08/31/2026

Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. Learn more about the reliable, high-performance military engines and systems that continue to mobilize a new era of growth. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42622430

How The A321 Became Airbus’ Sales Engine 08/28/2026

How The A321 Became Airbus’ Sales Engine Did Boeing’s inaction open the door to Airbus’ sales bonanza? United’s plan to use XLRs on new transatlantic routes revives the question. Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Christine Boynton are joined by regular columnist Richard Aboulafia, managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42588140

How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts 08/25/2026

How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts Aviation Week's Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi discusses the latest developments with the National Reconnaissance Office, the Victus Haze rendezvous and proximity operations missions, and what awaits the new slate of U.S. defense and intelligence space leadership. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42547415

Not So Dog Days Of Summer 08/21/2026

Not So Dog Days Of Summer Listen in as our editors discuss good earnings, bad earnings, SpaceX, AI, the aftermarket, Boeing, an electric airplane and a Groundhog Day moment. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42512120

What Were The Golden Nuggets At SMD 26? 08/18/2026

What Were The Golden Nuggets At SMD 26? Robert Wall and Brian Everstine discuss the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville and focus on the major themes that emerged there. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42463295

Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing 08/07/2026

Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42353980

The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More 08/04/2026

The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More Editors discuss the Pentagon’s modernization priorities, including the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft program, Air Force One modification issues and the Navy’s efforts to advance a more modular missile defense architecture. Thank you to our sponsor, . is uniquely positioned to support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, innovative military engines, systems and services. Learn more at /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42311975

Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening? 07/31/2026

Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening? A new survey reveals a widening gap between airline sentiment and the rest of the industry regarding a potential downturn. Listen in as editors are joined by consultants from McKinsey who share results from their research carried out in partnership with Aviation Week. Download McKinsey's white paper in partnership with Aviation Week as a PDF /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42275680

How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough 07/24/2026

How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, interceptors, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42202490

Explaining The Key Commercial Aviation Developments At Farnborough 07/23/2026

Explaining The Key Commercial Aviation Developments At Farnborough Editors Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the latest developments in NGSA technology, aircraft orders, Emirates' first 777Xs and more from the 2026 Farnborough Airshow. Watch Guy and Christine's video on GE's hybrid-electric milestone /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42192655

What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More 07/19/2026

What To Know About GCAP's New Pal—Storm Fighter—And More 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42138855

What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion? 07/17/2026

What Do Engine Durability Fixes Mean For Next-Gen Propulsion? 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42126185

How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business 07/14/2026

How Steve Parker Is Remaking Boeing's Defense Business 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42067755

Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch 07/10/2026

Check 6 With Accenture: Farnborough Stories To Watch 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/42031975

How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense? 07/07/2026

How Does GCAP Boost Change UK Defense? 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41989055

Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It? 07/02/2026

Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It? 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41932025

Inside DC’s Reimagined Air & Space Museum 06/30/2026

Inside DC’s Reimagined Air & Space Museum 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41904355

The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS 06/28/2026

The Rapidly Changing World Of Aerospace Test Cells | Sponsored By ACS 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41826975

Why Airbus And Boeing’s CEOs See The Future Differently 06/26/2026

Why Airbus And Boeing’s CEOs See The Future Differently 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41813630

What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect? 06/23/2026

What's Next For CCAs After U.S. Air Force Downselect? 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41739335

MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed? 06/18/2026

MD-11 Crash—What Clues Were Missed? 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: /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41687895

What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse? 06/16/2026

What's Next For The Luftwaffe After FCAS Collapse? 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41628320

How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines? 06/12/2026

How Big Is The Crisis Facing Airlines? 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41620765

Why German Aerospace Is Booming 06/09/2026

Why German Aerospace Is Booming Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41572790

A Defining Moment For Blue Origin 06/05/2026

A Defining Moment For Blue Origin 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41546290

SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond 06/02/2026

SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41468335

Another Delay For 777X—How Bad This Time? 05/29/2026

Another Delay For 777X—How Bad This Time? 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41463620

Orient Express—Traversing Europe’s Defense Landscape 05/26/2026

Orient Express—Traversing Europe’s Defense Landscape 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 /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41423050

Does Boeing Need China Anymore? 05/22/2026

Does Boeing Need China Anymore? 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. /episode/index/show/aviationweek/id/41392500

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