Best Aviation Week Network Podcasts (2025)

In the decades since two modified B-29s dropped atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, bringing World War II to a close, there have been many ideas about how the power of the atom might be harnessed for other uses, including space exploration and aircraft propulsion. On this episode, Aviation Week editors comb through our archives to disc…

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How Politics Are Upending Airliner Orders 25:59

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Is free trade over in commercial aviation, or it is all just smoke and mirrors? Aerodynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week’s Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau and Dan Williams to discuss.

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How To Run A Major O&D Airport 25:42

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Las Vegas Reid International Airport Director Rosemary Vassiliadis discusses the inner workings of a major U.S. O&D airport, plans to build a second Las Vegas airport and more.

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Africa’s MRO Takeoff: New Horizons Or False Dawns? 16:28

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James Pozzi, Keith Mwanalushi and Mark Pilling discuss Africa’s developing MRO market and whether the continent can get the investment into infrastructure and capabilities to foster a competitive aftermarket environment.

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Getting The Hook 24:17

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Aviation Week's Brian Everstine, Robert Wall and Steve Trimble discuss U.S. naval aviation ahead of the annual Tailhook gathering and the surprise announcement that U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Allvin will be retiring.

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How Strikes Disrupted Airlines' Best Laid Plans 20:10

15d ago20:10

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Air Canada’s flight attendant walkout grounded hundreds of flights and will have significantly dented its quarterly financials, while European airlines have faced disruption from French air traffic control strikes. In this episode, Aviation Week editors explore how strikes are reshaping airline operations, finances and carrier optics.…

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How Drones Are Shaping Aircraft Inspection Techniques 21:48

18d ago21:48

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Aviation Week editors James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard are joined by Dejan Borota, CEO and co-founder of drone-based inspection specialist Mainblades, to discuss technology's development in MRO, the role of artificial intelligence in inspections and the direction future adoption is heading.

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Why Everyone Is ‘Not’ Talking About Golden Dome 23:34

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Aviation Week’s Vivienne Machi and Brian Everstine are back from their trip to the annual Space and Missile Defense conference. Here’s what was new or surprising, from counter-UAS to in-space mobility.

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What Next For London Heathrow? 19:24

23d ago19:24

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Aviation Week Network editors gather in London to discuss the latest proposals for expanding Europe's largest hub. Host Karen Walker is joined by David Casey, Victoria Moores, Alan Dron, Chen Chuanren, Kurt Hofmann and Brian Budzynski for this conversation about London Heathrow Airport.

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Are Tariffs Affecting Aviation Aftermarket Earnings? 16:15

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Second quarter and first half results are out for OEMs and publicly held aviation aftermarket companies. Hear Aviation Week editors discuss what’s behind the numbers for European and U.S. aviation companies—and what could be store for the rest of 2025.

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How Starlink Became SpaceX’s Cash Cow 24:06

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The Starlink satellite venture’s stunning success has brightened Elon Musk’s bumpy year, but has awakened China. Listen in as Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Garrett Reim, Irene Klotz and Matt Fulco discuss what has become SpaceX's cash cow. -- Since its inception in 1957, Aviation Week Network's Laureate Awards have honored extraordinary achievements…

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Why Are Cybersecurity Risks Rising For Aerospace And Defense? | Sponsored By Shift5 24:29

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As competition between the United States and adversary nations intensifies, cybersecurity risks for aerospace and defense are rising. Listen in to this sponsored podcast as Josh Lospinoso, CEO and Co-Founder of Shift5, and David Forbes, who leads Cyber Physical Defense at Booz Allen Hamilton, explain the nature of the cyber security threat, the sta…

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Is Kelly Ortberg Turning Boeing Around? 24:51

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Boeing’s new CEO has been on the job for a year. Analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick and Michael Bruno to discuss how he’s doing so far. Thank you to our sponsor GE Aerospace. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future here…

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Are Changes Coming In U.S. Airport Security Screening? 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Aviation Week Network editors discuss whether it’s the right time to update airport security rules and restrictions that have been in place since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Do NASA’s Budget Cuts Spell Trouble For U.S. Aerospace? Mind The Gap! 19:34

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NASA’s normally vibrant presence at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ showcase Aviation and Ascend events was cut to the bone this year as the agency faces crippling budget cuts. Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, Guy Norris and Garrett Reim were in Las Vegas for the events. They share their impressions from there and concerns ab…

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Can Embraer Scale Up Services To Match Record Backlog? 13:45

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Embraer has just logged a record $29.7 billion backlog. Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss how the aircraft manufacturer is expanding its global maintenance, training and manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand.

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The Art of Flight Crew Management | Sponsored By CAE 17:49

1M ago17:49

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Listen in as ATW's Karen Walker hears from experts at Flightscape about the complexities of airline crew scheduling and best approaches in this podcast sponsored by CAE. Find out more about Flightscape

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Air & Space Reimagined 17:35

2M ago17:35

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Join the National Air and Space Museum’s director Chris Browne and Aviation Week’s Joe Anselmo for a private tour of the revamped museum in Washington. Watch the video version on Youtube here. Thank you to our sponsor GE Aerospace. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future here…

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Constrained Capacity, Connected Cabins And Carrier Consolidation 15:00

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Listen in as editors discuss several hot topics in the July digital-only issue of Inside MRO, which is now available here. Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi discuss the capacity crunch, OEM maintenance strategies, how airline consolidation is affecting the aftermarket and more.

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What’s The Buzz At RIAT? E-7 Wedgetail, Sixth-Gen Fighters And More 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Tony Osborne gather after the Chief of the Air Staff's Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference on the eve of the Royal International Air Tattoo to discuss the latest developments in air power as U.S. budget season impacts programs. Thank you to our sponsor Parker Aerospace. A partner of choice for OEMs…

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JetBlue And Porter—A Tale Of Two Airlines 24:34

2M ago24:34

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ATW editors discuss the different strategies of two airlines in challenging times: U.S.-based JetBlue and Canadian carrier Porter.

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AI 171 Preliminary Crash Report Adds Facts, Raises Questions 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Sean Broderick join Jens Flottau to share their thoughts on the preliminary report into the first crash of the Boeing 787.

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M&A, Gigantic Investments, Small Company Fortitude in MRO 24:42

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The aviation MRO market is hot, hot, hot, which is drawing big investments. Listen as editors discuss M&A trends, billions of dollars of recent investments in the aftermarket and why smaller, niche companies are growing but not getting gobbled up. Hosted by Lee Ann Shay with Michael Bruno, Aviation Week's executive editor for business, and James Po…

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How Can China's Grip On Pentagon Rare Earth Supply Chains Be Broken? 22:38

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Rare earths are essential for a wide variety of defense systems to function, but the U.S. is largely reliant on China for these strategic metals. Listen in as experts Mahnaz Khan, Cory Combs and Matt Sloustcher join Aviation Week's Matthew Fulco to discuss what can be done. Thank you to our sponsor GE Aerospace. Learn more about how GE Aerospace an…

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Why So Many Airlines Are Focused On The South Transatlantic Market 26:06

2M ago26:06

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Listen in as editors explore how airlines on both sides of the Atlantic are adapting their strategies to tap into growing demand for travel between Europe and South America, including how M&A could play a key role in shaping the next phase of South Atlantic competition.

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Samir Vasavada (Vise) - From Teenage Founder to Tech CEO 52:59

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Samir Vasavada, co-founder and CEO of Vise, shares his inspiring journey from launching an AI-powered asset management startup as a teenager to raising more than $130M from top VCs like Sequoia and Founders Fund. Vasavada discusses navigating the “dark side” of venture funding, the lessons learned from hiring seasoned executives too early, and why …

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Aerospace’s Achilles Heel: Obsolescence | Sponsored By ACS 20:15

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An industry known for its cutting-edge products is also saddled with old factories and out-of-date software. Listen in as two experts discuss the challenge in this podcast sponsored by ACS. Find out more about ACS

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The Critical Air Cargo Sector 24:25

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Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.

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Check 6 Revisits: A Grand Canyon Crash And Its Impact On Aviation Safety 1:03:49

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With air traffic control (ATC) modernization in sharp focus, Aviation Week editors and former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt dig back through our archives to June 1956. A midair collision above the Grand Canyon would spur the formation of FAA and spark much-needed change to an aging ATC system that could no longer keep up with the demands of the d…

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Air India Crash Spotlights MRO Response To Accidents 22:33

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India's regulator wasted no time in ordering special maintenance inspections within 24 hours after the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787. They were billed as "precautionary" and have turned up nothing notable—accident-related or otherwise. It's the latest example of how regulators are responding quickly to major occurrences, even if their ac…

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Osi Imeokparia (Kode with Klossy) - Training Tech’s Next Gen [Entire Talk] 45:59

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Founded by supermodel Karlie Kloss, Kode With Klossy teaches young women and gender expansive youth how to code. The organization supports a community of 11,000 from 100-plus countries over more than a decade to ensure their education is effective. CEO Osi Imeokparia shares how long-term support and mentorship for diverse young coders can lead to s…

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B-2s, Penetrator Bombs And Destroyed F-14s 26:27

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The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Tony Osborne assess the operation and landscape in Iran after almost two weeks of fighting.…

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Airlines In A War Zone 29:10

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Aviation Week Network editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, the air transport industry and demand for air travel, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning.

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What Stood Out At The 2025 Paris Air Show 17:24

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Listen in as editors discuss the big MRO news from this year’s Paris Air Show, as well as what changed from the last time the industry convened in Le Bourget in 2023.