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Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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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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Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Robert Wall and Graham Warwick discuss the state of X-planes, how they have historically performed and what challenge the next X-plane program should take on.

Vern Raburn's attempt to mass-produce low-cost airplanes was a flop. Was Eclipse the forerunner to today's air mobility ventures? Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia and retired editor Fred George join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Graham Warwick to ... more

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Aviation Week editors discuss how space control is front and center for the U.S. Space Force, allied services and adversaries.

Aviation Week's Graham Warwick and Ben Goldstein examine Joby Aviation's piloted New York City demonstrations and Unither Bioelectronics' hydrogen-electric Robinson R44 flights in Quebec as advanced air mobility moves closer to real-world deployment.... more

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Recent Guests

Vivian Maschi
Aviation Week's Military Space Editor
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Episode: Space Planes, Space Control and Space Domain Awareness
Brian Eberstein
Pentagon editor, Senior Defense Editor
Aviation Week
Episode: Dissecting Developments On MV-75, F/A-XX, B-21 And More
Christine Boynton
Air Transport Editor (US airlines focus)
Air Transport Editor, Aviation Week
Episode: Understanding The Revolution In Inflight Connectivity
Thierry Dubois
European Technology Editor
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Episode: Understanding The Revolution In Inflight Connectivity
Robert Wall
Defense and Space Correspondent
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Episode: Understanding The Revolution In Inflight Connectivity
Robert Pierce
NASA Associate Administrator for Aeronautics
NASA
Episode: Can NASA's X-59 And Boom's Overture Really Deliver A New Era Of Supersonic Travel?
Mike Gold
President of Redwire Space, space infrastructure company
Redwire Space
Episode: NASA's New Moonshot
Jens Flotao
Executive Editor for Commercial Aviation, Senior Editor
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Episode: A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In Charleston
Sean Broderick
Senior Editor
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Episode: A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In Charleston

Hosts

Robert Wall
Executive Editor for Defense & Space; host and analyst on aviation/defense topics
Michael Bruno
Executive Editor for Business at Aviation Week; discusses industry economics and procurement

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 717 ratings
  • Great content - Great audio

    Great podcasts from a trusted team who really know what they’re talking about

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkWagnerUK
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Became a leftist propaganda rag

    Steve Trimble is the last thing worth listening to.. staff exposed as TDS leftists

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jeff check
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant interview.

    Jared Isaacman NASA interview by Irene Klotz one of the funniest you’ll hear “mars 2028” “…riiight”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Animal Mk3
    Australia3 months ago
  • Political content unwelcome

    I used to really enjoy this podcast for its defense analysis but, lately, many of the commentators go out of their way to bash, second guess or otherwise demean the current president and his administration. Sometimes it’s subtle, other times more overt. Fortunately, there are plenty of other podcasts where I can spend my time.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    In the tall weeds
    United States3 months ago
  • Aviation Week - love the technical content, lose the political commentary

    Someone please muzzle Robert Wall. His attempts at political commentary, undercut the credibility and extreme value Aviation Week provides with respect to their impartial technical analysis and ability to break down and articulate major complex issues. Take a play from Steve Trimble and just stick to the aviation. Otherwise outstanding podcast!! Journalism is about facts and data. Keep the opinions to yourself. Regardless of if we agree with them…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Domaturo
    United States4 months ago

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Overall, the show is viewed as a reliable, expert source for aerospace and defense insights, though sponsors' episodes may feel less substantive.
Some criticism centers on perceived political commentary by hosts, with calls for tighter focus on aviation/defense topics.
Listeners praise depth and access to industry insiders, with high regard for technical rigor.

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#132
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#169
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#242
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#64
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#80
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#81
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Space Planes, Space Control and Space Domain Awareness
Q: How does space domain awareness change the way forces monitor and protect satellites?
Space domain awareness is described as a unifying term for tracking, surveillance, and analytics that enable timely decisions to protect or maneuver satellites, reducing vulnerability to adversary actions and enabling rapid response in contested space.
Space Planes, Space Control and Space Domain Awareness
Q: What is driving the current focus on space control and why now?
The hosts and guests explain that the combination of mature space services becoming a warfighting domain, rising investments by the Space Force, and the strategic competition with rivals like China and Russia are accelerating this focus, with budget signals and new capabilities aimed at ensuring freedom of maneuver and survivability in space.
Can NASA's X-59 And Boom's Overture Really Deliver A New Era Of Supersonic Travel?
Q: What timeline and testing phases are outlined for the X-59's progress?
Phase one involves envelope expansion and flight testing up to around Mach 1.5 and 60,000 feet, with 50–80 flights planned; phase two centers on acoustic validation near communities, followed by phase three with initial community testing and site selection around Edwards Air Force Base.
Can NASA's X-59 And Boom's Overture Really Deliver A New Era Of Supersonic Travel?
Q: What are the two paths forward for supersonics mentioned in the discussion?
One path focuses on developing aircraft with significantly lower sonic boom, enabling a ground-based certification; the other path would allow conventional boom aircraft but restrict operations to over water until a boom-friendly standard is established.
Can NASA's X-59 And Boom's Overture Really Deliver A New Era Of Supersonic Travel?
Q: Why pursue an X-plane now, and what do they hope to accomplish?
The push is to explore low-boom supersonic designs that could lift the current overland ban by proving a community-acceptable sonic signature, which would then enable formal certification standards and, potentially, overland flight.

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The series leans into defense and aerospace from a high-credibility newsroom angle, frequently pairing seasoned editors with industry guests to dissect strategic risk, budget, and technology trends shaping military and commercial aviation. Episodes balance sharp insider analysis of policy, procurement, and program execution with technical context on propulsion, space, and next‑gen platforms. A standout element is the cross‑domain perspective—combining defense strategy with commercial aviation and space technology insights—driven by a newsroom team known for deep access and practical interpretation for industry stakeholders. Potential listeners include aviation and defense executives, program managers, engineers, and policymakers looking for... more

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