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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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Recent Guests

Gaël Méheust
President of CFM International
CFM International
Episode: CFM Durability Deep Dive With President Gaël Méheust | Sponsored By CFM International
Guy Norris
Aviation Week editor covering aerospace technology
Aviation Week
Episode: Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Sean Broderick
Aviation Week editor covering aerospace
Aviation Week
Episode: Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Jens Flottau
Aviation Week editor covering airlines and aircraft
Aviation Week
Episode: Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Brian Eberstein
Aviation Week Pentagon editor
Aviation Week
Episode: Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
Steve Trimble
Aviation Week reporter covering aerospace and defense
Aviation Week
Episode: Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
Vivian Maschi
Aviation Week military space reporter
Aviation Week
Episode: Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
Tony Otsborne
Senior Defense Editor
(London)
Episode: Assessing Aviation In The Middle East
David Casey
Editor-in-Chief
Roots in Liverpool
Episode: Assessing Aviation In The Middle East

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Joe Anselmo
Editor-in-Chief/Host with deep coverage of aerospace and defense topics
Robert Wall
Host known for defense and aerospace coverage and on-floor reporting

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 728 ratings
  • Good content but often imbalanced politically

    I appreciate the aerospace updates and most of the time they do a good job of remaining neutral politically. But sometimes they do the wink wink to their political preferences which alienates part of their audience that don’t share their political views. Just remember that your audience includes all people from entire political spectrum.

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    Nate_Gee
    United States5 months ago
  • Great content - Great audio

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkWagnerUK
    United Kingdom6 months 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 States8 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
    Australia9 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 States9 months ago

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Many reviews highlight high-quality audio, strong guests, and in-depth industry insights.
Some critics call out political commentary as detracting from technical content.
Positive feedback frequently notes credibility and long-standing industry knowledge.
Listeners praise depth and expertise, especially on technical topics and incident-driven analysis.

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#206
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Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
Q: Is it going to make it?
Steve Trimble says the Army needs the MV-75's speed and range, particularly in the Pacific, and Bell has a flown prototype and is investing in the program. But bringing delivery forward by several years makes the schedule exceptionally difficult, and the program's history and funding pressures add uncertainty.
Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
Q: What does that mean for the Army, the Space Force? How is the Army still trying to keep a toehold in space?
The Army established a space operations branch to develop space expertise and is focusing on integrating commercial, coalition, and joint space capabilities for land forces, as well as countering space-enabled threats. Its responsibilities and coordination with the Space Force remain unsettled.
Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Q: So, Guy, what do we know right now about the timing and sort of ongoing testing for this program?
Flight testing for the 777-9 continues, but FAA approval for ETOPS testing has not yet been received. Boeing is preparing for that phase, while Lufthansa has removed the aircraft from next summer's plans and is now anticipating deliveries later than previously expected.
Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Q: Sean, let's start with you in the max. We, you know, it's been a long road to get to this point, so kind of walk us through to where we are now and what happened yesterday.
The FAA has certified the 737 MAX 10, enabling deliveries to customers accepting that certification. EASA and Transport Canada still need to validate it. Broderick explains that the lengthy process reflects major changes to FAA certification after the 737 MAX accidents.
CFM Durability Deep Dive With President Gaël Méheust | Sponsored By CFM International
Q: Where are you on the RBS coking issue now? Do you feel like that is now completely solved with the reverse bleed system?
Méheust says more than 70% of the LEAP 1A fleet has been retrofitted and the system has reduced fuel-nozzle changes to shop visits rather than in-service operations. The LEAP 1B system has engine-level certification, with aircraft-level certification expected soon.

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