Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

CFM International CEO Gael Meheust joins the podcast to dive into the remarkable story behind the CFM56: Hear how teams on opposite sides of the Atlantic persevered against the odds to propel the industry into a new age. Visit CFM International's website to explore a timeline of the company's extraordinary history Check 6 Revisits delves into Aviation Week's more than 100-year archive. Subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles relating to this podcast here:  GE Will Supply France With F101 Engine Core Technology (June 11, 1973) CFM-56 Aimed at Current Transports (July 22, 1974) United Picks CFM56 for DC-8-60s (April 9, 1979) USAir Negotiating 737-300 Purchase (March 9, 1981) Improved CFM56 Will Power A320 (November 12, 1984)

From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike. Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Dan Williams to discuss.

Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble discuss the V-22 program and its safety, but first shed light on the latest NGAD and CCA developments as AFA fast approaches.

Listen in as Aviation Week’s propulsion editor Guy Norris updates our chief Boom skeptic Steve Trimble on the company’s latest test flight. Jens Flottau rounds out the panel hosted by Joe Anselmo. — Recognizing outstanding achievements in the aviation industry, the prestigious Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards are now open for nominations — Find out more

Diving into NASA's decision to return the Starliner spacecraft empty reveals significant technical challenges like thruster failures and helium leaks. The contrasting strategies of SpaceX and Boeing unfold, highlighting Boeing’s struggles compared to SpaceX's nimble approach. Political dynamics affecting NASA's leadership decisions come to light, showcasing the complexities of the current landscape. As commercial spaceflight evolves, the future of crewed missions and astronaut safety is explored, alongside the intricate preparations for the Starliner’s upcoming flights.

The commercial aviation supply chain is at a crossroads. In this sponsored podcast two McKinsey & Co. experts explain why—and what it means for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft. Read More: Commercial Aerospace At A Crossroads: Balancing the Present and the Future

Amid growing skepticism that airlines can achieve net zero emissions in 2050, a report lays out a road map for rapidly scaling up sustainable aviation fuels. Listen in as one of those skeptics, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, talks with Claudia Galea, a co-author of that report, which was put together by the World Economic Forum and Kearney. Thank you to our sponsor GE Aerospace. Find out more at GEAerospace.com

Airbus is really excited about an open-rotor engine. Boeing not so much. Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris explains the background behind his recent story on Boeing's current assessment of CFM International's RISE open fan concept. He is joined by colleagues Jens Flottau, who weighs in on the strategic implications, and Sean Broderick, who provides an update on how Pratt & Whitney is managing issues with its GTF engine. Hosted by Joe Anselmo.

As the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' flagship Aviation Forum and Ascend conferences come together for the first time in Las Vegas, Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Graham Warwick and Garrett Reim review some of the cutting-edge developments shared there.

Kelly Ortberg has a stellar track record as an aerospace CEO, but he faces momentous challenges in Seattle. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno discuss Ortberg's appointment with guests Kevin Michaels, a contributing columnist and managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, and analyst Scott Mikus, who covers aerospace and defense at Melius Research.