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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's Joe Anselmo, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi and Steve Trimble delve into the winners and losers in the White House's $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.

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Today's aerospace and defense programs demand speed, precision, and res... more

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As NASA begins X-59 envelope expansion and Boom develops its first high speed engine, civil supersonic activity is at its highest since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. Aviation Week editors discuss the latest developments and the challenges that ... more

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The new administrator shakes up the space agency with plans for lunar base and sunsetting SLS. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Irene Klotz speak with Redwire Space President Michael Gold about the developments.

Editors are joined by AeroDynamic Advisory Managing Director Richard Aboulafia to discuss the progress of airliner production by Airbus in Alabama and Boeing in South Carolina.

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Recent Guests

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
Richard Aboulafia
Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory
AeroDynamic Advisory
Episode: A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In Charleston
Mike Hirschberg
Friend of the pod, former director of the Vertical Flight Society, principal of H2 Advisors
Vertical Flight Society / H2 Advisors
Episode: Heavy Lift And eVTOLs Put The 'Vertical' In Verticon
Jens Flohtau
Executive Editor for Commercial Aviation
Aviation Week
Episode: Rolls-Royce Wants A Piece Of The Next-Gen Narrowbody Market
Scott Mikus
Director of Aerospace and Defense Research
Melius Research
Episode: Rolls-Royce Wants A Piece Of The Next-Gen Narrowbody Market
Guy Norris
Aviation Week Technology Editor
Aviation Week
Episode: High On CCAs, B-21, Space & More—The AFA Warfare Debrief

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 716 ratings
  • Became a leftist propaganda rag

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

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    jeff check
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant interview.

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

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    5
    Animal Mk3
    Australia2 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.

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    In the tall weeds
    United States2 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…

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    4
    Domaturo
    United States2 months ago
  • 100 percent buzzword compliant

    Most of the episodes are excellent. The exceptions are the ones that are sponsored. The guest (consultant) experts speak in broad generalities and are quite useless.

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    Samayotte
    United States9 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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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.
A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In Charleston
Q: What distinguishes the second A320 final assembly line in Mobile from the first, and why was this built now?
The second line in Mobile mirrors the Hamburg Line Three, with small differences and added automation like FlexTrac; the goal is to increase capacity and harmonize the two programs rather than reinvent the process.
A Tale Of Two FALS—Airbus In Mobile And Boeing In Charleston
Q: Is that right?
The plan shifts from tanker competition to a final assembly line for commercial aircraft, with a move to replicate Hamburg's model in Mobile as part of a broader strategy to standardize processes across sites.

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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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