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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
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Check 6 turns aerospace reporting into clear discussions of engineering, production, certification, defense systems and the business decisions surrounding them.
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast puts working aerospace questions on the table and lets rotating groups of editors test them against reported detail.
From 787 assembly lines to your $20 Wi-Fi bill, you get the machinery behind the headline.
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A grounded look at pilot recovery, missile depletion, and combat deployment before IOC certification was complete.
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast frames the opening weeks of the Iran war around two practical pressures: getting people back, and keeping enough weapons available to sustain a campaign.
A practical look at airline Wi-Fi becoming a loyalty tool instead of a paid perk.
Inflight connectivity is shifting from a paid long-haul extra into something many passengers now treat as part of the trip, and Check 6 frames that change through the business choices behind it.
A grounded factory-by-factory look at Airbus and Boeing's U.S. capacity bets.
Airbus's Mobile final assembly line and Boeing's Charleston investment put a practical 2026 question in view: whether more U.S. capacity can help loosen aircraft delivery constraints.
A $185 billion Golden Dome estimate runs into the hard geometry of missile defense and the unresolved question of what would be protected.
Golden Dome comes through as a defense project still changing shape while its projected cost rises. Pentagon Editor Brian Everstein reports that program director General Michael Gutlein now puts the estimate at $185 billion through 2035, up from $175 billion after the push to…
A grounded Verticon report on eVTOL momentum, returning heavy helicopters, and the certification clock facing Bell's 525.
Heavy helicopters return to the center of the Verticon conversation here, sharing space with an eVTOL sector that now feels harder to treat as a sideshow.
Daily TED and TEDx talks hosted by Elise Hu, spanning science, psychology, and creativity.
Cristina Quinn profiles indie developers, Microsoft researchers, and designers building the next decade of tech.
A wound-down internet-culture show now feeding listeners into Alex Goldman's and Emmanuel Dzotsi's new podcasts.
Rolls-Royce aims to compete with CFM and Pratt & Whitney as an engine supplier for new Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft in the 2030s, as discussed by industry experts on the podcast.
This segment discusses the evolving battlefield readiness of high-energy laser weapons, their cost advantages over traditional missiles, and introduces an interview with defense editor Steve Trimble about current developments like Israel's Iron Beam.
This episode segment discusses recent U.S.
This episode segment debriefs the AFA Winter event, focusing on discussions about collaborative combat aircraft, moving target indication, and insights from military and industry leaders.
This segment discusses the renewed uncertainty in the aviation industry following the U.S.
This segment previews the AFA Winter Symposium, focusing on General Wilsbach's first major speech as Air Force Chief and the event's key themes.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Fleury blames Pratt & Whitney for failing to deliver enough engines, hindering Airbus's A320 production increase and potentially leading to contract enforcement actions.
This segment discusses key defense events, focusing on the Munich Security Conference and the status of the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter program, with insights from industry experts.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses his recent tour of NASA centers and his priorities for rebuilding the agency's technical capabilities and financial relationships after taking charge eight weeks ago.
The segment discusses the Republic of Singapore Air Force's decision to acquire older Hercules aircraft instead of replacing its entire fleet, highlighting a shift in modernization strategy and potential implications for Lockheed Martin.
The podcast discusses the lack of major commercial aircraft orders at the Singapore Airshow, highlighting specific deals from Air Cambodia, Air Borneo, Tiger Air Taiwan, and Air X.
This episode segment discusses the Pentagon's new national defense strategy, its unexpected release, and its implications for programs and budget, with insights from Aviation Week editors.
The segment discusses the recovery of AIAA conventions, noting increased attendance and participation from NASA and military sectors compared to a previous quiet period.
This podcast segment discusses the FCC's surprising ban on foreign-made UAS and parts, targeting China's DJI, and explores its implications for the U.S.
This segment introduces the challenges in space exploitation and the Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Awards aimed at connecting innovations with agencies to address capability gaps.
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast records from the Vertical Aviation International Verticon Rotorcraft Expo in Atlanta, where Guy Norris, Tony Osborne, and Mike Hirschberg compare eVTOL mock-ups, heavy helicopters, and military rotorcraft announcements.
This episode of Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast kicks off 2026 by analyzing the next-generation fighter landscape, focusing on key programs like GCAP and FCAS/SCAF.
This episode of Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast analyzes Airbus and Boeing's 2025 delivery reports, focusing on Airbus's shortfall of 27 aircraft from its initial goal.
This episode analyzes President Trump's recent actions targeting defense contractors, including banning dividends and limiting executive pay, while simultaneously proposing a 50% increase in the defense budget.
Aviation Week editors discuss the Iran war, including the rescue of a downed F-15E crew and broader military operations.
Aviation Week editors discuss the revolution in in-flight connectivity driven by LEO constellations like Starlink.
Editors discuss Airbus and Boeing's U.S.
Aviation Week editors discuss the rising cost of the Golden Dome missile defense program and its implications.
Aviation Week editors discuss their 2025 flubs and forecast 2026 trends in aerospace and defense.
PwC experts discuss regulatory changes and streamlined procurement under the new administration's approach to government contracting.
Industry experts discuss key themes ahead of the Paris Air Show, including European defense, supply chain challenges, and manufacturing innovations.
Aviation Week editors discuss their interview with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg about the company's turnaround efforts.
Aviation Week editors discuss the surprise announcement that Boeing will build the U.S.
Aviation Week editors discuss Airbus's delay in hydrogen aircraft development and its implications for the industry's net-zero emissions goal.