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- 2 days ago36 min
Check 6 Revisits: Belenko's Betrayal And The Saga Of The Foxbat
Check 6 revisits how a misconception of the MiG-25 transformed U.S. air power, until a Soviet pilot's defection revealed the truth. Aviation Week & Space Technology subscribers can explore our archive here and read key Aviation Week articles related to this episode here: New Interceptors Can Exceed Mach 2.5 (July 17, 1967) MiG Case May Spur Japan Arms Buy (Sept. 13, 1976) MiG-25 Pilot Lands Fighter At Hakodate (Sept. 20, 1976)
- 5 days ago25 min
The Outlook With PwC: Demand is Surging—Can Aerospace Keep Up?
Listen in as PwC's aerospace team zeroes in on the supply chain and where it is most fragile in this special sponsored episode. Read PwC's State of the Ramp report here
- 6 days ago30 min
Is Boeing's Recovery Still Gaining Altitude?
Analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss third-quarter earnings and why an oversupply of narrowbodies may be looming. Read Scott's column here --- Thank you to our sponsor, DXC Technology, helping airports and travel operators connect the systems that keep passengers moving. When one delay impacts multiple systems, DXC connects airport platforms so the whole operation can respond as one, for smoother journeys. Learn more here
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Beyond Rafale—Meet France's ACF And What It Means For GCAP
Aviation Week editors discuss the evolving European fighter landscape, introducing France's approach to its next-generation fighter it calls ACF, and the thinking around what will happen with Germany, Spain and the implication for the GCAP program, too.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
CFM Durability Deep Dive With President Gaël Méheust | Sponsored By CFM International
CFM established an industry benchmark for reliability with its CFM56; roughly 24,000 are still in operation today, setting up big expectations for in-service durability. But CFM's Leap program has been working through some issues since its entry into service. On this episode sponsored by CFM, Aviation Week editors hear about CFM's durability roadmap from President Gaël Méheust, and how the company intends to apply lessons learned to its future Rise technology program Open Fan engine. Listen to a past Check 6 Revisits episode exploring 40 years of CFM here
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Hello MAX 10, Auf Wiedersehen A346
Editors discuss what the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-10 means for the industry and what's happening with the 777X. They also reflect on the Airbus A340-600 after its last major operator, Lufthansa, retired the quadjet. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Army Aviation Takes Center Stage: Budgets, Balloons & The Bible
As developments in Ukraine highlight new issues for army aviation, editors share what they heard from leaders at AUSA 2026 and discuss how the service is looking to evolve. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, providing reliable, high performance military engines and systems for air and sea. Building on more than a century of innovation, GE Aerospace continues to mobilize a new era of growth, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. For more information, visit https://geaerospace.com/
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Assessing Aviation In The Middle East
How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team survey the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
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