Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

Aviation Week editors make sense of recommended reductions to the number of F-35 and F-15EX fighters the U.S. Air Force plan to buy in the coming years.

Direct download: A_Target_on_Tactical_Aircraft.mp3
Category:Aerospace -- posted at: 10:48am BST

Former Collins Aerospace executive John Borghese joins Aviation Week executive editors Graham Warwick and Carole Hedden to reflect on the last 50 years of innovation in aerospace and look at what is coming down the pipe. They discuss the most significant changes in that half century, as well as what they consider to be the greatest challenges ahead for aerospace.

Direct download: 50_Years_Of_Innovation.mp3
Category:Aerospace -- posted at: 3:00am BST

Like with safety in a previous generation, commercial aviation is going through another existential moment. This time it is about environmental concerns, with sustainability the overarching goal. What lies ahead are opportunities to pick low-hanging fruit but also the need to make controversial culture changes. How does commercial aviation get here?

Aviation Week talks with Accenture aerospace leaders who unveil a new industrywide gameplan.

Direct download: Check_6_With_Accenture-The_New_Gameplan_For_Sustainable_Aviation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am BST

As the company readies its flight demonstrator, CEO Blake Scholl explains how he plans to revive supersonic air travel. 

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Guy Norris hear about Boom's sustainability credentials, public acceptance of supersonic and the market appetite for such an aircraft.

Direct download: Inside_Boom_Supersonic.mp3
Category:Aerospace -- posted at: 9:22am BST

Aviation Week editors discuss Ted Colbert's appointment and the challenges he faces as the new head of Boeing's $26 billion defense and space unit.

Direct download: With_New_Leader_Where_Does_Boeing_Defense_Go_Now.mp3
Category:Aerospace -- posted at: 6:20pm BST

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