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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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Aug 23, 2024 • 29min
A Path For SAF?
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

Aug 16, 2024 • 28min
Propulsion Puzzle
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.

Aug 9, 2024 • 21min
Sustainable X-Planes, Lunar Infrastructure & More At AIAA In Vegas
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.

Aug 2, 2024 • 23min
Is Boeing’s New CEO The Right Pick?
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.

Jul 26, 2024 • 19min
Future Of Air Combat In Focus At Farnborough
Listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Brian Everstine discuss their highlights from Farnborough Airshow, sharing their thoughts on GCAP, CCAs, FLRAA, tankers and more.

Jul 25, 2024 • 19min
Farnborough Fizzle
At Farnborough Airshow 2024, an absence of new aircraft orders spoke volumes. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Daniel Williams analyze the week, breaking down the deals that did take place and sharing the buzz from airlines, suppliers and manufacturers.

Jul 19, 2024 • 24min
Cold War Comeback
The podcast unpacks the return of long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence strategies. Topics include Army's deployment of new weapons to Germany by 2026, European missile deployment post-INF Treaty, and insights on deterrence strategies in modern warfare.

Jul 12, 2024 • 23min
Check 6 With Accenture: Four Stories To Watch At Farnborough
Listen in to hear from Accenture leaders John Schmidt and Joyce Kline on why supply chain and workforce challenges remain vexing, but technological solutions such as generative AI point to a brighter future in this sponsored podcast.

Jul 5, 2024 • 23min
UK Election Kicks Off Britain-Focused Defense Month
In the defense industry, all eyes are on the UK in July for RIAT and Farnborough. Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Craig Caffrey kick off the conversation with a special episode about the British elections and what they (and those in France) mean for A&D.

Jul 2, 2024 • 20min
Another Eventful Week At Boeing
Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick and Jens Flottau unpack a week that started with a unique media briefing at Boeing's Renton facility and ended with the purchase of Spirit AeroSystems.