Episodes
How will a second Trump administration affect the defense industry and global alliances?  Listen in as the McCain Institute’s executive director Evelyn Farkas joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno to discuss.
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
Even in a duopoly, one company's misfortunate isn't necessarily the other's fortune. Financial analyst Sash Tusa joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Robert Wall to explain why.
Published 11/08/24
SpaceX’s Starship booster “catch” at the launchpad wowed the space world, but big hurdles remain to launching humans to Mars in 2028. Irene Klotz and Guy Norris join Joe Anselmo to discuss.
Published 11/01/24
Once known as UFOs, sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena present a thorny issue for the aviation community. Former F/A-18 pilot Ryan Graves who leads Americans for Safe Aerospace joins Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Garrett Reim to discuss the risks UAP pose and shares progress made on destigmatizing reporting among pilots.
Published 10/25/24
It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s Guy Norris, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams explain to Joe Anselmo how we got here. Click to find out more about Aviation Week Network's 2025 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast Register for Aviation Week's A&D Mergers & Acquistions Conference here
Published 10/18/24
Despite a downturn in deliveries, industry revenues will actually grow this year. Accenture’s John Schmidt and Jeff Wheless reveal why. 
Published 10/09/24
As the strike by Boeing’s machinists enters a new, uncertain phase, the company’s suppliers, customers and investors are grappling with the rising damage. Listen in as Aviation Week editors and special guest Scott Mikus of Melius Research discuss the state of the strike.
Published 10/03/24
Listen in to hear Frank Haselbach, president of ISABE and head of propulsion at Airbus, in conversation with Aviation Week's Guy Norris. They discuss various technology pathways for commercial engines that would support the decarbonization of the air transport industry.
Published 10/02/24
Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare in this conversation with Robert Wall, Aviation Week Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Read some of Steve's coverage here: Israel’s Next Step Uncertain As Conflict Widens The Debrief: Israeli Defense Industry Coping With Conflict Pressures So Far Hezbollah Reveals New Weapon In Latest...
Published 09/27/24
CFM International CEO Gael Meheust joins the podcast to dive into the remarkable story behind the CFM56: Hear how teams on opposite sides of the Atlantic persevered against the odds to propel the industry into a new age. Visit CFM International's website to explore a timeline of the company's extraordinary history Check 6 Revisits delves into Aviation Week's more than 100-year archive. Subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles relating to this podcast...
Published 09/24/24
From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike. Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Dan Williams to discuss.
Published 09/17/24
Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble discuss the V-22 program and its safety, but first shed light on the latest NGAD and CCA developments as AFA fast approaches.
Published 09/13/24
Listen in as Aviation Week’s propulsion editor Guy Norris updates our chief Boom skeptic Steve Trimble on the company’s latest test flight. Jens Flottau rounds out the panel hosted by Joe Anselmo. — Recognizing outstanding achievements in the aviation industry, the prestigious Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards are now open for nominations — Find out more
Published 09/06/24
Listen in as editors explain why a crew vehicle is coming home from the space station without a crew, and what it means for Boeing, SpaceX and two stranded astronauts.
Published 08/30/24
The commercial aviation supply chain is at a crossroads. In this sponsored podcast two McKinsey & Co. experts explain why—and what it means for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft. Read More: Commercial Aerospace At A Crossroads: Balancing the Present and the Future
Published 08/28/24
Amid growing skepticism that airlines can achieve net zero emissions in 2050, a report lays out a road map for rapidly scaling up sustainable aviation fuels. Listen in as one of those skeptics, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, talks with Claudia Galea, a co-author of that report, which was put together by the World Economic Forum and Kearney. Thank you to our sponsor GE Aerospace. Find out more at GEAerospace.com
Published 08/23/24
Airbus is really excited about an open-rotor engine. Boeing not so much. Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris explains the background behind his recent story on Boeing's current assessment of CFM International's RISE open fan concept. He is joined by colleagues Jens Flottau, who weighs in on the strategic implications, and Sean Broderick, who provides an update on how Pratt & Whitney is managing issues with its GTF engine. Hosted by Joe Anselmo.
Published 08/16/24
As the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' flagship Aviation Forum and Ascend conferences come together for the first time in Las Vegas, Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Graham Warwick and Garrett Reim review some of the cutting-edge developments shared there.
Published 08/09/24
Kelly Ortberg has a stellar track record as an aerospace CEO, but he faces momentous challenges in Seattle. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno discuss Ortberg's appointment with guests Kevin Michaels, a contributing columnist and managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, and analyst Scott Mikus, who covers aerospace and defense at Melius Research.
Published 08/02/24
Listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Brian Everstine discuss their highlights from Farnborough Airshow, sharing their thoughts on GCAP, CCAs, FLRAA, tankers and more.
Published 07/26/24
At Farnborough Airshow 2024, an absence of new aircraft orders spoke volumes. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Daniel Williams analyze the week, breaking down the deals that did take place and sharing the buzz from airlines, suppliers and manufacturers. 
Published 07/25/24
The NATO Summit in Washington and Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference in London both had Cold War undertones. Listen in as editors Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda. 
Published 07/19/24
Listen in to hear from Accenture leaders John Schmidt and Joyce Kline on why supply chain and workforce challenges remain vexing, but technological solutions such as generative AI point to a brighter future in this sponsored podcast.
Published 07/12/24