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Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Aviation Week
Boeing
Supply Chain
Aerospace and Defense
Airbus
Area 51
Mergers and Acquisitions
Aerospace and Defense Industry
Synergies
2023 Revenue Growth
Market Trends
Technological Changes
Sustainable Fuels
Private Equity
Cybersecurity
Economic Flows
Space Industry
737 MAX
Aerospace Industry
F-16
MRO (maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)

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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Editors preview AFA Warfare Symposium, setting the scene for key topics that will be on the agenda in Colorado. They touch on new leadership and shifting priorities, modernization efforts, and key programs like on-orbit refueling and tanker developme... more

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Editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to discuss airliner production after Airbus shared its delivery targets for this year and Boeing updated its suppliers.

Editors are joined by Agency Partners' analyst Sash Tusa to discuss the fallout of the Munich Security Conference and Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show.

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NASA is under new leadership with Jared Isaacman. Listen in as he answers questions from Aviation Week's Irene Klotz after eight weeks on the job in this special episode presented by Editor-in-Chief Joe Anselmo.

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Recent Guests

Jared Isaacman
NASA Administrator
Episode: Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future
Kevin Michaels
Managing Director at Aerodynamic Advisory
Aerodynamic Advisory
Episode: Will Commercial Aerospace Blow Its Big Opportunity?
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
Scott Mikus
Director of Aerospace and Defense Research at Milius Research
Milius Research
Episode: Is Kelly Ortberg Turning Boeing Around?
Chris Browne
Museum Director at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Episode: Air & Space Reimagined
Mahnaz Khan
Vice President of Policy Critical Supply Chains at Silverado Policy Accelerator
Silverado Policy Accelerator
Episode: How Can China's Grip On Pentagon Rare Earth Supply Chains Be Broken?

Hosts

Robert Wall
Host of Check 6 and Executive Editor for Defense & Space, providing insights from the aviation industry and its intersections with national security.
Joe Anselmo
Host and Editorial Director at Aviation Week & Space Technology, focusing on aerospace and defense trends.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 707 ratings
  • 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 States18 days 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 Statesa month 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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    4
    Samayotte
    United States8 months ago
  • Cowards

    I used to really enjoy and get a lot out of these discussions, but the unwillingness to even acknowledge basic facts about the Trump administration’s attacks on the industry, including the OBVIOUS TO EVERYBODY efforts to privatize public goods and give them away to people who did not earn them nor who deserve the public’s trust, is an abomination.

    I’m done wasting my time with such spineless people.

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    1
    Ambassador88
    United States9 months ago
  • Tariff episode

    It was helpful to hear everyone state they believe the tariffs will hurt the aviation industry.

    It would have been more informative if one participant explained and presented President Tump’s reasoning why the imposed tariff’s could benefit the aviation industry.

    Please consider presenting that in a future episode.

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    2
    fstswmr
    United Statesa year ago

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Many listeners find the podcast informative and a vital resource for staying updated on aerospace trends.
Some criticisms focus on perceived biases and quality issues, particularly with sponsored episodes.
Overall, audience members appreciate the depth and relevance of discussions led by industry experts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Does Airbus Deserve a B+ or a C-?
Q: Dan, we wanted to talk about the other Air Framers. So, Embraer, ATR, Comac, you've also graded them. So, why don't you share your grades for each of them?
Embraer had a good year, not an outstanding year.
Does Airbus Deserve a B+ or a C-?
Q: How does that sit with you as a schoolmaster?
I would agree on the Boeing side, but on the Airbus side, I do not agree.

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A collection of expert discussions focused on evolving trends and significant developments within the aerospace and defense sectors characterizes the content. Common themes include market dynamics between major players such as Boeing and Airbus, the intricacies of federal contracting practices, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on aviation. Episodes often feature deep dives into contemporary military aviation issues, including drone warfare and defense technology updates, while also examining economic challenges faced by manufacturers due to regulatory changes and supply chain constraints. Regular guest insights from industry leaders further enrich the discourse, offering listeners informed perspectives on current events that shape th... more

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