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
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On the show
- Jens Flottau1 ep
- Christine Boynton1 ep
- Thierry Dubois1 ep
Also: Robert Wall, Steve Parker, Tony Osborne, Richard Aboulafia, Chris Browne
Audience Interest
- aerospace industry developments
- defense technology updates
Podcast Focus
- bigger-picture aerospace issues
- defense sector insights
Publishing Consistency
- 100 episodes released
- active for 1 year
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Total monthly reach
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · TechnologyHOME#9917K to 89K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Technology#113891 to 4.7K
- 🇸🇦SA · Technology#34780 to 4.1K
- 🇨🇭CH · Technology#44545 to 2.9K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Technology#122378 to 2.0K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
21K to 110K🎙 Daily cadence·100 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
69K to 366K🇺🇸81%🇬🇧4%🇸🇦4%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
38K to 201K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/26 |  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 | 29m 46s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | 'We Happy Band Of Robots'—The Pentagon's New Command | Will Project Agincourt spur the new U.S. Autonomy Command to great things? Editors discuss the implications of the Pentagon's military autonomy efforts and the broader context of uncrewed systems in modern warfare. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 25m 37s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Inside JetZero's Engine Search | Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 22m 00s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Questions Swirl Around MV-75 And Army Aviation | Ahead of AUSA, editors discuss the MV-75 and the U.S. Army's modernization plans, including long-range fires, air defense, space capabilities and the budget challenges shaping its next steps. | 25m 42s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Can Airbus' A350F Upend Boeing In The Air Cargo Market? | Editors discuss the next-generation freighter market after first flight of the Airbus A350F and with Boeing's 777-8F in line to take off soon. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 25m 05s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Breaking Down Boeing's Big F/A‑XX Win | Editors react to Boeing being announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest ahead of Northrop Grumman and share their impressions of the next-generation tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | What's The Buzz In Space Beyond Weapons—Ubiquitous Earth Observation And Launch Laments | Aviation Week Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi reflects on what we learned at AFA on space and the Iran war, as well as launch concerns for the Space Force and how that resonates with what Executive Editor for Defense and Space Robert Wall heard at World Space Business Week. | 22m 38s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | The Case Of The Missing Blackbird | Emergency podcast: A special Lockheed SR-71A has gone missing after being displayed in front of a NASA facility for more than 26 years. Meanwhile, the NASA administrator is dropping hints that a new X-plane is in the works that happens to look a lot like a Blackbird. What's going on here? Editors Robert Wall, Graham Warwick and Steve Trimble explain what's going on—as far as they know today. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 30m 47s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Why Tensions Have Flared Between Boeing And GE | Long-running tensions between Boeing and GE Aerospace over engines surfaced again, with 777X the cause du jour. Editors explain the dynamics at play and also discuss the 737 MAX ramp-up and what might happen if SPEEA technicians and professionals strike in the Seattle area come October. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 29m 44s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Space Weapons Declassified, Gucci F-16s And More—What To Know About AFA | Editors discuss the news from last week's AFA gathering, addressing the Air Force secretary's bombshell weapons-in-space disclosure, new aircraft weapons concepts on show and so much more. 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 geaerospace.com | 35m 28s | ||||||
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| 9/18/26 | The Sun Is Setting On The Boeing 747 | Aviation Week's resident 747 experts Guy Norris and Jens Flottau discuss why Boeing's "jumbo jet" still matters and has outlasted predictions made decades ago. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 26m 09s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | What To Expect At AFA | Editors gather on the eve of the AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference to discuss what the key themes will be at this year's event. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 20m 16s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | The Heart Of The Engine: Inside GE Aerospace's New Deal | GE Aerospace's $12 billion acquisition of CPP has huge implications for the castings and aircraft engine sectors—Aerodynamic Advisory's Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to explain why. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup | 26m 45s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | Where Are CCAs Headed Next? U.S. Navy Carriers And Swedish Runways | Listen in as editors discuss Saab's collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) concept, Europe's evolving uncrewed combat aircraft strategy and the U.S. Navy's ambitious carrier-based CCA plans. Mission-critical defense systems demand unwavering reliability. Siemens delivers comprehensive solutions across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management. When precision matters most, trust Siemens. Your mission is our commitment. Learn more at siemens.com. | 31m 58s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | GPS Spoofing And Jamming: Can Civil Aviation Adapt? | Aviation Week's Graham Warwick offers a scathing assessment of U.S. regulators as a King Air crash earlier this year underscores concerns about the Global Positioning System. He is joined by Robert Wall and Joe Anselmo to discuss its vulnerabilities and the barriers to overcoming those. | 37m 57s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization | Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. Learn more about the reliable, high-performance military engines and systems that continue to mobilize a new era of growth. Explore now | 33m 02s | ||||||
| 8/28/26 | How The A321 Became Airbus' Sales Engine | Did Boeing's inaction open the door to Airbus' sales bonanza? United's plan to use XLRs on new transatlantic routes revives the question. Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Christine Boynton are joined by regular columnist Richard Aboulafia, managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, to discuss. | 20m 52s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts | Aviation Week's Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi discusses the latest developments with the National Reconnaissance Office, the Victus Haze rendezvous and proximity operations missions, and what awaits the new slate of U.S. defense and intelligence space leadership. | 27m 51s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | Not So Dog Days Of Summer | Listen in as our editors discuss good earnings, bad earnings, SpaceX, AI, the aftermarket, Boeing, an electric airplane and a Groundhog Day moment. | 32m 51s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | What Were The Golden Nuggets At SMD 26? | Robert Wall and Brian Everstine discuss the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville and focus on the major themes that emerged there. | 20m 18s | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing | Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half. | 22m 44s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | The Latest On Trump Force One, CCAs & More | Editors discuss the Pentagon's modernization priorities, including the Air Force's collaborative combat aircraft program, Air Force One modification issues and the Navy's efforts to advance a more modular missile defense architecture. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support the Defense sector, providing reliable high performance, innovative military engines, systems and services. Learn more at geaerospace.com/military-defense | 33m 58s | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | Is Commercial Aerospace In For A Rude Awakening? | A new survey reveals a widening gap between airline sentiment and the rest of the industry regarding a potential downturn. Listen in as editors are joined by consultants from McKinsey who share results from their research carried out in partnership with Aviation Week. Download McKinsey's white paper in partnership with Aviation Week as a PDF here | 23m 39s | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | How Defense Stole The Show At Farnborough | Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, interceptors, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow. | 25m 17s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Explaining The Key Commercial Aviation Developments At Farnborough | Editors Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the latest developments in NGSA technology, aircraft orders, Emirates' first 777Xs and more from the 2026 Farnborough Airshow. Watch Guy and Christine's video on GE's hybrid-electric milestone here | 24m 11s | ||||||
| 7/19/26 | Global Air & Space Chiefs ConferenceStorm Fighter CCA program+2 | — | Storm FighterGlobal Air & Space Chiefs Conference | London | Global Air & Space Chiefs ConferenceStorm Fighter+3 | — | 18m 39s | ||
| 7/17/26 | engine durabilitynext-gen propulsion+3 | — | Aviation Week | — | engine durabilitynext-gen propulsion+3 | Siemens | 32m 33s | ||
| 7/14/26 | BoeingDefense+5 | Steve Parker | F-47KC-46+2 | — | BoeingDefense+6 | Parker | 32m 17s | ||
| 7/10/26 | aerospaceFarnborough Airshow+3 | — | — | — | AccentureFarnborough Airshow+3 | Accenture | 17m 57s | ||
| 7/7/26 | UK DefenseGCAP+4 | Tony Osborne | GCAPUK Defense Investment Plan+1 | — | UK DefenseGCAP+4 | — | 30m 15s | ||
| 7/2/26 | A220Airbus+4 | Richard Aboulafia | A220C Series+1 | — | A220Airbus+6 | — | 23m 37s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Air & Space MuseumWashington DC+4 | Chris Browne | Aviation Week | Washington DC | Air & Space MuseumWashington DC+5 | — | 22m 45s | ||
| 6/28/26 | aerospacetest cells+4 | — | — | — | aerospace test cellselectrification+3 | ACS | 20m 06s | ||
| 6/26/26 | AirbusBoeing+3 | — | Aviation Week & Space TechnologyAviation Week | — | AirbusBoeing+5 | — | 26m 28s | ||
| 6/23/26 | Collaborative Combat AircraftU.S. Air Force+3 | — | U.S. Air ForceAnduril+1 | — | Collaborative Combat AircraftU.S. Air Force+4 | GE Aerospace | 23m 21s | ||
| 5/8/26 | advanced air mobilityJoby Aviation+4 | — | Robinson R44Joby Aviation+1 | New York CityQuebec | Joby AviationUnither Bioelectronics+5 | — | 18m 27s | ||
| 5/5/26 | missilesmilitary strategy+3 | — | Aviation WeekPentagon+1 | Washington | missilesPentagon+3 | GE Aerospace | 35m 46s | ||
| 5/1/26 | earnings updatessupply chain issues+4 | — | AirbusBoeing | — | AirbusBoeing+5 | — | 25m 54s | ||
| 4/28/26 | defense developmentsair and missile modernization+4 | — | MV-75F/A-XX+4 | — | MV-75F/A-XX+6 | — | 26m 38s | ||
| 4/24/26 | European business aviationAero Friedrichshafen+2 | — | Aero FriedrichshafenEBACE | Europe | Aero FriedrichshafenEBACE+3 | — | 20m 31s | ||
| 4/21/26 | NASAArtemis II+4 | — | nuclear reactorsNASA+1 | — | NASAArtemis II+4 | — | 19m 48s | ||
| 4/17/26 | geopoliticscommercial aviation+3 | — | Aviation Week | U.S. | geopoliticscommercial aviation+3 | — | 17m 01s | ||
| 4/14/26 | military innovationrescue operations+4 | — | F-15EAviation Week+1 | — | Dude 44F-15E+5 | — | 29m 22s | ||
| 4/10/26 | inflight connectivitycommercial aviation+4 | Jens FlottauChristine Boynton+2 | Aviation Week | — | inflight Wi-Fiairlines+3 | — | 23m 20s | ||
| 4/7/26 | military budgetdefense spending+3 | — | White House | — | military air budgetdefense spending+3 | Siemens | 27m 14s | ||
| 4/2/26 | supersonic travelNASA+3 | — | X-59Overture+3 | — | supersonicNASA+6 | — | 32m 17s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Key insights
What the show covers
- bigger-picture aerospace issues
- defense sector insights
- technology advancements in aviation
- editorial perspectives on aerospace
Audience interests
- aerospace industry developments
- defense technology updates
- business trends in aviation
- global aerospace news
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing audience base
- specific platforms not identified
- potential for wider distribution
Publishing consistency
- 100 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent publishing schedule
Chart history for Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Peaked at #34 in SA, currently #34 in SA.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| CH | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| HU | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| HK | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| AE | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| United States | — | #99 | #99 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| South Korea | — | #109 | #109 | — |
| TH | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| MY | — | #118 | #118 | — |
| Australia | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| Ireland | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| Finland | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| TR | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Denmark | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| IL | — | #152 | #152 | — |
| AR | — | #153 | #153 | — |
| SG | — | #154 | #154 | — |
| CO | — | #177 | #177 | — |
Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.
Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.