Best Aviation Week Network Podcasts (2026)

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Garmin Autoland Emergency Landing: First King Air Save (Max Heard It Live) 44:25

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Episode 20 of NTSB News Talk opens with an aviation milestone: the first confirmed in-service, real-world use of Garmin’s Autoland. A King Air B200, tail number N479BR, squawked 7700 and ultimately landed itself at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Garmin later confirmed the activatio…

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Flubs & Forecasts 2025-26 Edition 31:33

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In the annual Flubs & Forecasts edition of Check 6, editors reflect on what they got right and wrong in 2025 and make their predictions for 2026. Listen in as Aviation Week & Space Technology Editor-In-Chief Joe Anselmo hears from Christine Boynton, Michael Bruno, Brian Everstine, Guy Norris, Garrett Reim, Lee Ann Shay, Robert Wall and Graham Warwi…

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How MRO Changed In 2025—Biggest Stories And Breakthroughs 18:04

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Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick look back at 2025 and reflect on the biggest stories and breakthroughs in the MRO world. Is Parts Integrity Finally Having Its Moment? Supply Chain Integrity Coalition Shifts Gears Rolls-Royce Unveils China MRO Joint Venture How Stability, Slots And Strategy Are Resha…

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Citation 550 Crash in Statesville NC Kills NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle and Family 37:45

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Max talks with Rob Mark about the fatal crash of a Citation 550 in Statesville, North Carolina, that killed six people, including a NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his family. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff, making it one of the most closely watched aviation tragedies of the week and a focal point of this episode. Preliminary …

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss On Leadership, Strategy And Change 18:26

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Martin Gauss, newly appointed CEO of Gulf Air and recipient of Air Transport World's Joseph S. Murphy Leadership Excellence Award, reflects on nearly 14 years in charge at airBaltic and the leadership lessons he's learned. Gauss also shares his early priorities after taking the helm at Gulf Air in one of aviation's most competitive regions.…

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Check 6 Revisits: RTX's Pratt & Whitney Marks 100 Years 42:32

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In this special anniversary episode of Check 6 Revisits, Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy and Aviation Week editors Guy Norris and Christine Boynton delve into the engine-maker's achievements over its first century. This episode explores how Pratt & Whitney's propulsion innovations have made it a global powerhouse, navigating highs and lows thr…

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Unlocking Revenue In The Day-Of-Travel Window | Sponsored By Plusgrade 16:40

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In this Aviation Week podcast, sponsored by Plusgrade, Mike Slone, Vice President of Product at Plusgrade, explores how airlines can capitalize on the day-of-travel window to drive incremental revenue while enhancing the passenger experience. Find Out More

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Debriefing Defense In 2025 39:48

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The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne and Brian Everstine break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

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Next Steps For Safran's Leap MRO Facility In India 13:37

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Listen in to hear about the steps Safran is taking to build deeper Leap-1A and -1B engine MRO capability at its new facility in Hyderabad, India. Lee Ann Shay and Swaati Ketkar discuss which Indian airlines benefit most from this new facility and the regulatory changes and investment that are still needed in India to increase the country's competit…

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Unintended Consequences Of Airline Rules 19:56

15d ago19:56

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Listen in as IATA executive Thomas Reynaert speaks to ATW's Karen Walker about why consumer regulations and taxes aimed at airlines can have negative effects.

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As Airbus Strains, Boeing Gains 22:03

22d ago22:03

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Airbus will again miss its delivery target due to supplier quality problems as Boeing's turnaround takes another step forward. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick and Michael Bruno break it all down.

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What The Latest Decision On Heathrow's Third Runway Really Means 20:21

25d ago20:21

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After the UK government backed London Heathrow's in-house plan for a third runway, Routes' David Casey is joined by ASM's Edmond Rose and ATW's Alan Dron to examine what the move means for airlines, net zero targets and whether the 2035 timeline can realistically be delivered.

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A380 Engine Economics: Navigating The Trent 900 Aftermarket 20:26

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Listen in as James Pozzi, Jens Flottau and Dan Williams discuss Airbus' A380 program and aftermarket and how key operator Emirates is expanding its maintenance setup for the superjumbo and its Trent 900 engines. Find out more about Aero-Engines Americas and secure your place here.

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Air India 787 Crash Investigation: NTSB–India Standoff, Black Box Battle & Stunning Near Misses 44:45

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Episode 18 begins with an extraordinary behind-the-scenes dispute surrounding the Air India Boeing 787 crash investigation. Max and Rob open with a Wall Street Journal report describing how U.S. technical experts arrived in Delhi last summer expecting to assist with the black-box analysis, only to be told they would need to board a late-night milit…

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Aftermarket Insights From Dubai Airshow 2025 15:59

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Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Christine Boynton discuss significant airline MRO contracts, GTF engine progress, regional training strategies and Boeing's supply chain developments at Dubai Airshow 2025. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here…

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How Digitization Is Changing Commercial Flight | Sponsored By Flightscape – Powered By CAE 17:01

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In this podcast, Aviation Week's Business Editor Matthew Fulco discusses with Stephen Schwartz, CAE Flight Services, Regional Sales Director of the Americas, how software—including AI-powered systems—can be used to boost safety, improve passenger experience and support flight crews. Find out more about Flightscape…

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Fighter Deals Afar Stir Dubai Airshow 28:28

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Listen is as Aviation Week's Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne and Robert Wall discuss what the defense industry was talking about at Dubai Airshow: from Saudi F-35s to Fursan to the Red Arrows.

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Big Widebodies Back On The Agenda At Dubai Airshow 20:38

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Boeing and Airbus are both now looking at the feasibility of upsizing their largest twin-aisles at the behest of Emirates, which led the way for orders at Dubai Airshow. Listen in as Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Graham Dunn discuss that and other commercial highlights in this special episode recorded at the event. Thank you to ou…

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Trim Runaways, CAPS Saves, and Why IFR Pilots Still Lose Control: Lessons from This Week’s NTSB Reports 40:15

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Episode 17 of NTSB News Talk brings together an unusually rich set of accidents and safety insights, all centered on pilot decision-making, trim system failures, swept-wing stall risks, and the ongoing challenge of hand-flying in IMC when automation misbehaves. In this week’s discussion, hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark use recent NTSB reports to hi…

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What's The Status Of Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G Program? 13:46

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Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G engines are two years into the inspection program looking for parts containing powder metal. Listen in as editors Lee Ann Shay, Sean Broderick and James Pozzi discuss the status of engine workshops and material availability. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here.…

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How To Run A Small Market U.S. Airport 15:57

2M ago15:57

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Listen in as David Pollard, the director of Tallahassee International Airport which serves Florida's state capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a small market U.S. airport. Pollard was speaking with Aaron Karp on the sidelines of Aviation Week Network's TakeOff North America 2025 conference in Florida.…

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Will The Comac C929 Be The Next New Widebody? 24:42

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Aviation Week editors are joined by guest columnist Richard Aboulafia of Aerodynamic Advisory to explore why Airbus and Boeing are dragging their feet on the next twin-aisle, leaving the Comac C929 as the only passenger widebody program formally in development.

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The Outlook With PwC: Navigating The New Federal Contracting Landscape 21:25

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From executive orders to oversight reforms, government contracting is shifting fast. In this sponsored podcast PwC experts join Aviation Week to break down the biggest regulatory changes, funding priorities and cost-control pressures shaping the aerospace and defense industry. Learn more: America In Motion—How businesses can own their next move…

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Inside MRO Dives Deep Into AI 12:59

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Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and James Pozzi preview the November issue of Inside MRO, which features an in-depth look at artificial intelligence applications in the world of aircraft maintenance.

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What's Going On At The Pentagon? 35:43

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Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi and Steve Trimble discuss the impact of policy changes at the Pentagon before they break down the latest developments with the B-21 and multiple CCA projects.

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Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway On What's Next For The LCC 20:47

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Steven Greenway, the CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, talks about branching out into long-haul operations and being part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious growth strategy.

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Fatal Pilot Errors: How Common Medications Led to Deadly Crashes 39:07

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Max Trescott and Rob Mark explore one of the most overlooked killers in aviation: common medications that quietly impair pilots and contribute to fatal crashes. While many aviators think over-the-counter or prescription drugs are safe if they “feel fine,” the NTSB’s recent accident reports tell a different story. In case after case, pilots who igno…

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Will Commercial Aerospace Blow Its Big Opportunity? 25:14

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Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Jens Flottau are joined by contributing columnist Kevin Michaels to record a podcast discussing whether the aerospace industry is making the most of the commercial upcycle.

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JetSMART CEO On Low-Cost Strategy And Innovation 20:23

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JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz talks with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker about operating as a low-cost carrier in South America as they prepare to fly their 50 millionth passenger.

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ADS-B In Mandate, Hawker Stall Test Crash, Erie LSA Wind Shear, and Four More Fatal Accidents 40:28

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In Episode 15 of NTSB News Talk, co-hosts Rob Mark and Max Trescott examine a week filled with new legislation and a series of tragic accidents that highlight recurring lessons in aviation safety and human factors. The show opens with the Senate Commerce Committee’s new bipartisan aviation safety bill, which—if passed—would close the ADS-B loophole…

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Has The Aftermarket Reached Its Acceptance Stage? 19:43

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Has the aftermarket mood in Europe shifted as the industry comes to terms with its new reality? Listen in as editors James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Alex Derber discuss Aviation Week's recent MRO Europe and assess the MRO segment's fortunes in the continent. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here.…

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Air Power Updates From KF-21 To Gripen To ShieldAI's X-BAT 35:24

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After a busy week of news, Aviation Week defense editors break down the latest developments in the fighter, trainer and uncrewed aircraft programs in an action-packed episode. Steve Trimble shares a special dispatch from South Korea on the KF-21 program's production progress and KAI's leadership challenges, while Tony Osborne discusses Ukraine's po…

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Abra CEO Adrian Neuhauser On Strategy And IPO Plans 20:44

2M ago20:44

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Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser talks with ATW editor Karen Walker about Avianca, GOL and the South American market.

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Inside Europe's Aftermarket—MRO Podcast Live From MRO Europe 21:26

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This week Check 6 is hosting an episode from Aviation Week's MRO Podcast—European fleet growth, supply chain bottlenecks, AI, Gen Z, supplier contracts and geopolitics were all up for discussion as Aviation Week's team convened to record a special episode of the MRO Podcast live at MRO Europe in London. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligenc…

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Inside Europe's Aviation Aftermarket—Live From MRO Europe 21:05

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European fleet growth, supply chain bottlenecks, AI, Gen Z, supplier contracts and geopolitics were all up for discussion as Aviation Week's team convened to record a special episode of the MRO Podcast live at MRO Europe in London. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here…

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Weather, Airspeed, and Avoidable Tragedies: NTSB Lessons from LAX to Lake Placid 50:32

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In Episode 14 of NTSB News Talk, hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark analyze a series of recent NTSB preliminary and final reports that reveal how weather, fatigue, distraction, and airspeed management continue to play major roles in both near misses and fatal crashes. With their characteristic mix of insight and practicality, the two veteran aviation …

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Why The Latin American Air Transport Market Is One To Watch 26:09

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Editors from ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation discuss the shifts behind international traffic booms to and from Latin American destinations.

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What Not To Miss At MRO Europe 13:55

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On the eve of Aviation Week's MRO Europe—running Oct. 14-16 in London—editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard preview expected highlights of the exhibition, conference and GoLive! Theater. Thank you to our sponsor NAS MRO. Learn more about NAS MRO here