Best Aviation Week Network Podcasts (2025)

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Aviation’s Swerves On Safety And Sustainability 25:42

2h ago25:42

25:42

Editors discuss the overlapping issues of safety and sustainability in the U.S. and Europe as a busy summer flying season looms, amid government pledges to address airspace congestion and shifting priorities on air transport sustainability.

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‘It’s a lot easier to shut it down than to start it up’ 59:20

2h ago59:20

59:20

After five tumultuous years as head of Air New Zealand, CEO Greg Foran is preparing to hang up his wings this October. Between COVID-19 border closures, fleet delays, maintenance issues and other problems, it’s fair to say the Kiwi flag carrier has had a rough half-decade – but how well has it weathered the storm? On location in Auckland, Australia…

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Breaking Down The Headlines At MRO BEER 20:14

8h ago20:14

20:14

Editors discuss the headline issues from MRO BEER 2025, including regulation and use of generative AI, shop visit strategies and workforce retention.

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Navigating Next Steps For U.S. ATC 21:56

4d ago21:56

21:56

Aviation Week's Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick and Bill Carey break down the current state of the U.S. air traffic control system and analyze what it will take to push modernization forward.

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Inside Disaster Relief With Airlink CEO Steve Smith 18:11

4d ago18:11

18:11

Airlink CEO Steve Smith, a passionate advocate for redefining disaster logistics, sits down with Karen Walker to talk about how his nonprofit supports communities in crisis as it marks 15 years of operations.

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Lord of the Wings: Return of the King 46:24

5d ago46:24

46:24

She’s back – after Labor secured a thumping majority in this month’s federal election, Catherine King has been reappointed to her portfolio as minister for transport and infrastructure. In her first term, the minister released an Aviation White Paper, pushed ahead with reforms to Sydney slots, backed the new Western Sydney Airport, ended the war ov…

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What the Rolls-Royce And Turkish Technic Tie-Up Means For Trent MRO 13:14

6d ago13:14

13:14

Listen in as editors discuss Turkish Technic joining Rolls-Royce's aftermarket network and plans to build a new maintenance center in Istanbul for Trent XWB and 7000 engines.

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What We Saw Inside JetZero 26:27

11d ago26:27

26:27

Will JetZero's blended-wing body passenger jet become a reality? Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Steve Trimble weigh in following their visit to the startup's facility in Long Beach, California.

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Breeze CEO David Neeleman On The Big Issues Facing Aviation 24:31

12d ago24:31

24:31

The founder of JetBlue, Azul and Breeze discusses the U.S. and Latin American airline markets, sustainability, air traffic control and supply chain challenges with host Aaron Karp.

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When America sneezes… 46:01

13d ago46:01

46:01

As tariffs and border crackdowns continue stateside, the number of Australians taking trips to the US has slumped, with travel to Asia surging instead – a trend noticed by Flight Centre, which is taking a hit to its bottom line. It’s not just passengers that are causing a headache for aviation amid the US uncertainty, however: if the trade war caus…

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Confronting MRO's Juniority Problem 14:07

13d ago14:07

14:07

Listen in as James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss the MRO industry's emerging challenge of a less experienced workforce as an increasing number of people reach retirement age.

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ULA CEO Tory Bruno On Navigating The Space Race 19:39

18d ago19:39

19:39

United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno discusses launch campaign details, the future of Vulcan and the National Security Space Launch program market.

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Why IndiGo Is Expanding To Europe 20:17

18d ago20:17

20:17

IndiGo's Abhijit DasGupta explains how the LCC plans to shake up the India-Europe market ahead of launching its first routes to Western Europe this summer.

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Is pay-on-delay a ‘win-win’? 41:39

19d ago41:39

41:39

It’s one of the biggest political bunfights in Australia’s aviation sector – should the government force airlines to compensate passengers for delays within their control, above and beyond the usual refunds or flight credits? If you listen to the airlines, the answer is a resounding no, with representatives at the Senate committee hearings on propo…

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Will APAC Engine MRO Stay The Course? 17:37

21d ago17:37

17:37

Listen as James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Tom Broughton discuss highlights—including tariffs, engine leasing trends and engine material availability—from Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong.

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Technology As The Fixer For Aviation Industry Workforce Gaps | Sponsored By CAE 26:31

25d ago26:31

26:31

Experts discuss how the airline and airport workforces have changed, the operational challenges being faced, and what new technology can bring to bear in this podcast sponsored by CAE.

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What You Can Expect From The F/A-XX Decision 27:01

24d ago27:01

27:01

The U.S. Navy appears poised to pick either Boeing or Northrop Grumman to develop its next-generation combat aircraft, the F/A-XX. Listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble discuss what's at stake.

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Trade war clips Boeing’s wings 42:39

27d ago42:39

42:39

As if Boeing needed more bad news, the US-China trade war has delivered another body blow to the planemaker with Beijing ordering a halt on new Boeing plane deliveries to Chinese airlines. As China’s aviation industry is upended by the news, what does it mean for one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world – not to mention Boeing’s com…

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What Tariffs Mean For Boeing, Airbus And Comac 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Jens Flottau are joined by Wall Street analyst Scott Mikus to break down how global trade turmoil affects OEMs.

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Airlines And Aftermarket React To Tariffs 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Listen in as editors discuss market details as the tariff war disrupts the aviation industry, leaving airlines and the aftermarket facing uncertainty.

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Sun Country Airlines CEO On Carrier's Unique Business Model 26:53

1M ago26:53

26:53

Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker discusses the Minneapolis-based carrier's hybrid model integrating passenger, charter and cargo operations.

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ASIC closes the book on Bonza 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

Almost a year after the swift and sudden demise of Bonza, some relief for its directors came this month with ASIC confirming it would take no further action against them. Absent any further evidence, the decision effectively draws a line under the collapse of a carrier that started with dreams of uniting “Allstralia” and ended in a storm of tears, …

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Spatial Awareness—Live From The 40th Space Symposium 20:30

1M ago20:30

20:30

Editors at the 40th Space Symposium discuss everything from threats to NASA's science missions to the Golden Dome air-defense concept.

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Live From MRO Americas 2025 20:28

1M ago20:28

20:28

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors and analysts talk tariffs, engine ramp-ups, parts nuances, artificial intelligence and juniority. Recorded live at MRO Americas in Atlanta.

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Cathay Pacific Talks Sustainability 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

Listen in as the head of Cathay Pacific's sustainability initiatives discusses the Hong Kong-based airline’s “greener together” philosophy.

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Fool us once… 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

Another April Fool’s Day is behind us, and unfortunately for everyone excited about driving in a 737 from Sydney to Melbourne, it turns out “Wombat Groundways” isn’t actually real – sorry. Between Virgin Australia allowing you to check your “emotional baggage” and Mad Mex’s move into in-flight catering, aviation April Fool’s fans ate well this mont…

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What Do Trump Tariffs Mean For Aerospace And Air Travel? 26:56

2M ago26:56

26:56

AeroDynamic Advisory’s Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the worrisome implications for the industry.

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What To Expect At MRO Americas 2025 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

Editors discuss major trends and topics they expect to hear about at this year’s MRO Americas 2025, such as workforce development, new technology initiatives and capacity challenges. They also share their insider tips for navigating the show.

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On location at Avalon Airshow 21:24

2M ago21:24

21:24

It’s the biggest event in Australian aviation: the biennial Avalon Airshow, which this year ran over six days at the end of March. Featuring static and aerial displays, as well as trade exhibitors and networking events, the 2025 show attracted more than 200,000 people in total across the six days, including 60,000 industry visitors. Around 350 airc…

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Straight Talk From The CEO Of Airlines For America 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

A4A President and CEO Nick Calio, recipient of the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award, talks with Aviation Week's Karen Walker about critical industry challenges his organization has worked through and why he believes the new transportation secretary and Trump administration are taking the right approach to air transportation.…

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Key Industry Perspectives From Routes Asia 2025 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

Recorded live from Routes Asia 2025 in Perth, Aviation Week editors discuss sentiment at the conference among Asia-Pacific airlines, including aircraft supply constraints, geopolitical influences and China's recovering travel market.

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Is Airbus Running In Place? 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau and Graham Warwick discuss why an Airbus next-generation single-aisle program launch is not imminent despite technological progress.

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A Conversation With The Head Of Cathay Cargo 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

Tom Owen, director at Cathay Cargo, the ATW Cargo Operator of the Year, talks about what it takes to be at the top of your game in the complex but vital air freight sector.

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How Mission Aviation Fellowship is helping remote communities 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Mission Aviation Fellowship uses its aircraft and volunteers to help people living in the most isolated communities in Australia and around the world. In this episode, the charity’s new local CEO, Chris Barnes, talks about their vital work, and what you can do to support them. The pair also discuss the organisation’s history, its fleet and stories …

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Good, Bad And Ugly For Aviation MRO Education 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

Editors discuss MRO workforce challenges, opportunities and DOGE cuts as they reflect on the Aviation Technician Education Council annual conference and Aeronautical Repair Station Association symposium.

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NGAD Win Puts Boeing Back in the Game With The F-47 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

What does Boeing’s contract win for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft, the F-47, mean for the struggling aerospace company? Join Aviation Week’s Robert Wall, Steve Trimble and Matt Jouppi as they dissect the announcement.

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Infrastructure Week for Australia’s airports 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

As the “big four” airports – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth – bring in record revenues for their aeronautical operations, they’re starting to splash a lot of that cash on future-proofing their infrastructure. Between third runways, terminal renovations, new safety technologies, and of course the ongoing construction of a second Sydney intern…

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What's The Buzz At Verticon? 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Tony Osborne at Verticon run the rule over new programs launched by Airbus and Robinson and discuss other highlights from the event, formerly known as Heli-Expo.

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What Lies Ahead For The CFM56 Aftermarket? 19:50

2M ago19:50

19:50

Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the CFM International CFM56 engine aftermarket and how the in-service fleet will develop over the next few years.

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NGAD Is Up, NGAS Is Down & CCAs Are Inbound 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble join Robert Wall to share what they've been hearing. Register to watch the webinar The Future of U.S. Air Mobility here Register for Aviation Week's Defense Conference here

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