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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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Aviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense

    787 Allegations: Boeing Over A Barrel

    787 Allegations: Boeing Over A Barrel

    Boeing acknowledges that production-quality issues meant the first 1,000 or so 787s delivered did not meet its specifications. But it insists the productions issues have been corrected, and that the in-service fleet is not at risk. 
    A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge these claims, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week Network's Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick and Graham Warwick break it all down.

    • 30 min
    How To Fix Boeing

    How To Fix Boeing

    Industry analysts Ron Epstein and Richard Aboulafia join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Michael Bruno to discuss the momentous challenges facing Boeing’s next leader—and who that leader might be.
    Read: The Quarter When Boeing Broke

    • 26 min
    China's Reclusive Stealth Bomber

    China's Reclusive Stealth Bomber

    The paper trail on the secretive Xian H-20 had gone cold for a couple years, but recent comments from a PLAAF general suggest the program is coming along. Aviation Week Network's Guy Norris, Steve Trimble and Matt Jouppi dissect what was said and look at where the bomber would fit in China's air force structure.

    • 33 min
    Making Sense Of Boeing's Leadership Shake-Up

    Making Sense Of Boeing's Leadership Shake-Up

    On March 25 Boeing signaled the departures of President and CEO Dave Calhoun, Chairman Larry Kellner and Stan Deal, president of its Commercial Airplanes division.
    Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris break down the seismic leadership changes and what they mean for the company's future.

    • 27 min
    Deep Dive Into SpaceX's Latest Starship Flight Test

    Deep Dive Into SpaceX's Latest Starship Flight Test

    Listen in as former Space Shuttle program manager Wayne Hale joins Aviation Week's Irene Klotz and Guy Norris to unpack Starship's third flight test.

    • 22 min
    Will China Take The Lead In AAM?

    Will China Take The Lead In AAM?

    Having seized the pole position in electric vehicles, Chinese industry is racing ahead in advanced air mobility. SMG Consulting's Sergio Cecutta joins Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick and Ben Goldstein to discuss how the market is developing.
    Read Ben's latest story: Autoflight’s CarryAll eVTOL To Be Certified Imminently, CEO Says
    Subscribe to Aviation Week Intelligence Network's AAM Report here

    • 23 min

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