Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.