Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast (general)

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.

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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.

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The U.S. Air Force plans to award a contract for a fighter aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor in 2024. Aviation Week editors discuss how the service got to this point, and where the competition might be headed.

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On Dec. 2, the U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman will roll out the service’s first new stealth bomber in more than three decades. Aviation Week defense editors discuss what details they are hoping to see and what is likely to come next for the B-21 Raider.

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Amidst economic uncertainty, addressing talent considerations is crucial. Listen in as PwC's Justin Hall and Yasi Akbari discuss aerospace and defense talent outlook and opportunities.

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Former Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper shares some of his memories about the former Defense Secretary, who knew science, technology and the politics of the Pentagon to tackle its toughest challenges.

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The majority of industry executives surveyed in Accenture’s latest Commercial Aerospace Insight Report remain cautiously optimistic about the market’s growth potential in the near and midterm.

The outlook remains positive despite growing frustrations over inflation, workforce availability and other challenges buffeting the sector. Interestingly, an overwhelming portion of industry expects to reorganize or roll out new business operating models in the coming months and years to adapt and thrive under post-pandemic conditions.

Listen in as Aviation Week talks with Accenture aerospace and defense leaders about what companies are doing and why they remain upbeat about the sector’s future.


The U.S. military services are looking for a range of autonomous aircraft – from expensive high-end aircraft to less costly lower end systems. Aviation Week editors discuss what industry is offering, particularly for mid-range attritable systems, and some of the complications involved with cultivating the new technology.

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Mike Leinbach, the final NASA Space Shuttle Launch Director, shares his thoughts about the finicky fuel and how the Artemis team is managing with the Space Launch System.

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As the aerospace industry gathers in Montreal, the challenges of getting to net-zero are laid bare.

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