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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 Robert Wall and Steve Trimble discuss the evolution of laser weapons that are now getting their first battlefield kills and are destined for new applications.

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Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Tony Osborne are joined in Atlanta by vertical flight veteran Mike Hirschberg of H2 Advisors to discuss the highlights of this year's Verticon rotorcraft expo.

Some 14 years after exiting the single-aisle engine market, Rolls-Royce is trying to get back into it, unveiling a new engine concept called the UltraFan 30—but can it break the CFM-Pratt duopoly?

Editors are joined by guest columnist Scott Mikus, ... more

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Recent Guests

Guy Norris
Aviation Week Technology Editor
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Viri Machi
Military Space Editor and Pentagon Editor
Aviation Week
Episode: High On CCAs, B-21, Space & More—The AFA Warfare Debrief
Brian Everstine
Pentagon Editor
Aviation Week
Episode: High On CCAs, B-21, Space & More—The AFA Warfare Debrief
Kevin Michaels
Managing Director at Aerodynamic Advisory
Aerodynamic Advisory
Episode: Aviation And Trump's Tariffs, Round Two
Jared Isaacman
NASA Administrator
Episode: Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future
Sonny Butterworth
Analyst for the Defense Market Analyzer product
Aviation Week
Episode: DSEI Dissected—Drones, Directed Energy And Defense Tech
Tony Osborne
European Defense Editor at Aviation Week
Aviation Week
Episode: DSEI Dissected—Drones, Directed Energy And Defense Tech
Josh Lospinoso
CEO and co-founder of Shift5
Shift5
Episode: Why Are Cybersecurity Risks Rising For Aerospace And Defense? | Sponsored By Shift5
David Forbes
Principal Director of Cyber Physical Defense at Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton
Episode: Why Are Cybersecurity Risks Rising For Aerospace And Defense? | Sponsored By Shift5

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 713 ratings
  • Became a leftist propaganda rag

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

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    2
    jeff check
    United States21 days 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
    Australiaa month 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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    2
    In the tall weeds
    United Statesa month 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 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Samayotte
    United States8 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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#118
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Aviation And Trump's Tariffs, Round Two
Q: Is this a little like whack-a-mole where the court says you can't do this and he moves to another tariff route?
The group suggests that while courts block certain approaches, the administration will likely continue pursuing tariff options through other statutory authorities and negotiated frameworks, though with increased uncertainty for industry.
Aviation And Trump's Tariffs, Round Two
Q: Help us understand, what authorities is he using now to impose tariffs after the Supreme Court said his original rationale violated the law?
A panel explains that multiple authorities (like IEPA sections 122, 232, 301, and 338) provide frameworks for tariffs, with carve-outs for aviation, and notes that new tariffs may be limited or require congressional action after certain retroactive periods.
Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future
Q: What do you see as your biggest challenge at NASA?
Isaacman identifies empowering the workforce and concentrating resources on critical missions as his primary challenges.
Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future
Q: So, do you think that the NASA workforce is the right size for the missions on its plate, or is there adjustments that are going to need to be made, not just in skill sets, but actually in the size of the workforce?
Isaacman states that the workforce needs to be bigger, emphasizing the need for a higher ratio of civil servants to contractors.
Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future
Q: What has been your most important take aways from those visits and anything that kind of struck you that you hadn't really been aware of before?
Isaacman reflects on the enormous organization of NASA and highlights the importance of gathering feedback directly from the workforce to uncover both good practices and challenges.

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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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