
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Aviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense
Latest episodes

Feb 5, 2024 • 24min
The Outlook With PwC: M&A Trends: Driving Value in Aerospace and Defense Deals
Listen in to this sponsored episode as PwC's Sarah Senyo and Michael Holland discuss current aerospace and defense M&A trends, and insights related to driving deal value and synergies. Learn more here: Aerospace And Defense: US Deals 2024 Outlook

Feb 2, 2024 • 21min
Airbus' Next Clean-Sheet Narrowbody—What We Know So Far
As Boeing's 737 program has dominated the headlines, more details are emerging about Airbus' plans for a new clean-sheet narrowbody, but when could it launch and will it generate significant emissions savings? Aviation Week editors are joined by Sash Tusa, an analyst with Agency Partners and regular guest columnist, to discuss.

Jan 26, 2024 • 14min
At Supplier Conference, Boeing Is All The Buzz
Aviation Week Network's Joe Anselmo sits down with AeroDynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia, Aviation Week's Michael Bruno and Bank of America's Ron Epstein to discuss aerospace suppliers and investors—and what the new MAX woes could mean for their businesses.

Jan 19, 2024 • 14min
Where Is Aerospace Heading? AIAA SciTech Provides Clues

Jan 12, 2024 • 30min
Boeing’s MAX 9 Fiasco
As bad as it is for Boeing, it could have been a lot worse. Listen in as our editors discuss the Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

Jan 9, 2024 • 23min
Deloitte On AAM | Sponsored By Deloitte
In this sponsored episode Deloitte’s Lindsey Berckman and Ajay Chavali share their insights into the rapidly growing advanced air mobility sector and where it’s heading.

Jan 5, 2024 • 21min
Why Workforce Is Aerospace’s New Year’s Hangover
An Aviation Week/Siemens survey uncovers some disturbing trends as big labor negotiations loom. Aviation Week editors are joined by special guest Todd Tuthill, vice president of aerospace and defense at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Jan 2, 2024 • 18min
Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges | Sponsored By Siemens
In this sponsored podcast leaders from Siemens explain how aerospace companies can embrace digital transformation and invest in market intelligence to manage their supply chain. They break down the results of a Siemens supply chain survey conducted by Aviation Week. Watch Siemens' full webinar here.

Dec 21, 2023 • 29min
Eight Surprises In 2023, Eight Predictions For 2024
As the year draws to a close, listen in as editors from across the Aviation Week Network reflect on 2023 and share what they think lies ahead in 2024.

Dec 15, 2023 • 21min
Did Boeing Turn The Corner In 2023?
As Boeing elevates a possible successor to CEO Dave Calhoun, industry guru Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Sean Broderick to discuss the company's 2023 and its path forward.