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FlightGlobal Focus

FlightGlobal
Boeing
Airbus
United Airlines
China
Spirit Airlines
EVTOL
US Naval Aviation
737 MAX
Air Canada
India-Pakistan Air Battle
Admiral Daniel Cheever
Delta Airlines
Advanced Air Mobility Market
Russia
Boeing 787
United States
Sixth Generation Fighter
Ukraine
Lilium
Electric Air Taxi

FlightGlobal Focus is your essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Tune in twice weekly: Friday for a concise news briefing and Monday for in-depth analysis on a rotating agenda spanning airlines, defence and aerospace. Stay informed with expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal.

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The latest from Toulouse, where Airbus is weighing the option of stretching out its A350 and A220. Plus, we visited turbofan blade maker Chromalloy in Tampa to explore a supply crunch that has the industry tied in knots, and we watched Regent’s all-e... more

In something of an industrial coup, Boeing has secured government contracts to build both the US Air Force F-47 and US Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighters.

It's a stunning reversal for a company whose fighter manufacturing business seemed to be on... more

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FlightGlobal's Americas and European Airlines editors take a look at September's air traffic control system failures in the UK, the wind-down of Spirit Airlines in the USA, and what's going on in the US regional aviation sector.

We also examine the ... more

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The FlightGlobal Focus team explores recent headlines, from Airbus adapting its wing-manufacturing strategy to meet roaring demand, to Boeing navigating ETOPS delays amid a GE9X seal redesign, to Vertical Aerospace opening a Kemble assembly site whil... more

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Richard Aboulafia
Aerospace industry analyst
Independent analyst
Episode: Boeing will build both US sixth-genertion fighters. What does that mean for the aerospace industry and the design of those aircraft?
Tony Bancroft
Former US Marine Corps Hornet fighter pilot, now at Gabelli Funds GCAD Aerospace and Defense ETF
Gabelli Funds
Episode: Boeing will build both US sixth-genertion fighters. What does that mean for the aerospace industry and the design of those aircraft?
Kerry Reels
European Airlines Editor
FlightGlobal
Episode: UK air traffic chaos, the US regional airline market, and will London Heathrow ever get a third runway?
Graham Rapier
Global Airlines Editor
FlightGlobal
Episode: UK air traffic chaos, the US regional airline market, and will London Heathrow ever get a third runway?
Joe Dainty
Graduate journalist on airline beat
FlightGlobal
Episode: UK air traffic chaos, the US regional airline market, and will London Heathrow ever get a third runway?
Stuart Simpson
Chief Executive, Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace
Episode: Airbus wing-production shift, Boeing 777-9 ETOPS hiccup and Vertical preps for production
Greg Waldron
FlightGlobal Defence Editor
FlightGlobal
Episode: What would a second Falklands War look like?
Ryan Finity
America's Defence Reporter
Episode: What would a second Falklands War look like?
David Kaminski-Morrow
Air transport editor at FlightGlobal
FlightGlobal
Episode: Airbus pursues broad ambitions with its Wing of Tomorrow

Hosts

Ryan Finnerty
Host with a focus on defence reporting and Americas aviation coverage.
John Hemmerdinger
Managing Aerospace Editor covering commercial aviation and industry analysis.

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Airbus pursues broad ambitions with its Wing of Tomorrow
Q: How is Airbus validating these wing concepts before flight tests?
Through three full-scale demonstrators, wind tunnel work, digital simulations, and real-world tests including load testing up to destruction and flight tests planned from Toulouse.
Airbus pursues broad ambitions with its Wing of Tomorrow
Q: What is Wing of Tomorrow trying to achieve for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft?
It aims to increase aerodynamic efficiency by longer, slender, lighter wings to reduce drag, while ensuring high-rate manufacturing and integration of new materials and systems to meet future production needs.
A sit-down with Boeing's head of defence
Q: Can you describe the role of open architecture and software in Boeing's defense platforms?
Open architecture allows us to bring in third-party apps and new solutions quickly, reduces single-sourcing risk, and enables faster integration of sensors, weapons, and mission systems across platforms like helicopters and fighters, which is essential as hardware must scale with software.
A sit-down with Boeing's head of defence
Q: How are conflicts like Ukraine and Iran affecting Boeing's relationship with customers domestically and internationally?
Boeing's products are performing well and our strategy is to deliver at speed and scale, with emphasis on keeping current programs on track while adapting to evolving warfare, supplier constraints, and tabbed upgrades that keep our platforms relevant in different theaters.
A sit-down with Boeing's head of defence
Q: Steve, in the last 12 months since we last met, how have you seen your role evolve within Boeing?
I've become more focused on rebuilding trust with customers, accelerating execution across high-profile programs, and ensuring the right talent and leadership are in place to manage the big fixed-price development programs while expanding our capability through open architectures and disciplined program management.

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What is FlightGlobal Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers in-depth aviation industry analysis with a strong focus on airlines, defense, and aerospace, anchored by frontline reporting from around the world. Across recent episodes, listeners get informed takes on defence programs, engine developments, airline earnings dynamics, EVTOL and urban air mobility, and major industry events like Farnborough and IATA meetings. Production notes emphasize practical storytelling for executives and decision-makers, with interview-driven discussions that unpack certification timelines, supplier ecosystems, and strategic shifts at airlines and manufacturers. A standout pattern is the blend of market context, technical detail, and strategic implications, making it a valuable listen for senior prof... more

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