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Boeing’s exit from the Ground-based Strategic Deterrent program to replace the U.S.’s nuclear ICBMs leave the Air Force with Northrop as a lone contractor. Aviation Week editors discuss the company’s possible motivation and what it means for the future of the Pentagon’s nuclear program.

At the Royal International Air Tattoo, the magnitude of the UK’s Royal Air Force modernization – from space to hypersonics and fighter jets, comes into sharp focus.

The annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture focuses on innovation and battery powered aircraft. Listen as Fred George and Molly McMillin report live from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

NASA is making dramatic moves in its human exploration directorate. Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Klotz discusses the changes and what they mean for the agency’s future.

Astronaut Michael Collins speaks with Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Klotz about the meaning of his time on the Moon, his thoughts on the current space program, what he would like to see transpire 50 years from now and more.

Aviation Week’s defense team discusses the U.S. Air Force’s newly acknowledged AIM-260 air-to-air missile and the impact of leadership changes at the Pentagon

What did we see and what was missing at the Paris Air Show? Listen in as our editors discuss the highs and lows from the biannual aerospace industry gathering at Le Bourget.

Practically no one saw it coming, but everyone could feel its implications. What does a possible Raytheon Technologies mean for A&D?

As work continues towards first flight of the GE9X-powered Boeing 777-9, GE Aviation chief test pilot Jon Ohman explains what’s involved in flight testing the world’s largest turbofan.

There are a handful of hot topics guaranteed to come up at the Paris air show. Listen in as we talk about what will be on everyone’s lips, as well as what might serve as a few surprises at the big annual European event.

Aviation Week editors discuss Boeing’s T-X pitch and past record of delivering on the major programs.

Safety and security have always been a given in the business aviation industry. Now, attention has turned to adding sustainability to the mix, with alternative jet fuel leading the news at EBACE this year. Also, in the aftermath of the Boeing MAX crashes, are changes needed to the ODA process? Listen in as our editors discuss this and more from Geneva, Switzerland.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and his management colleagues have taken over little over a month ago. Now, weeks before the Paris Air Show, the new leadership team has given first indications on strategy and priorities. What are the key takes? Aviation Week Network editors discuss.

As Boeing nears finalization of its proposed fix to the 737 MAX since the fleet-wide grounding in March, our editors discuss the ramifications for pilot proficiency, automation and other civil aircraft programs.

Aviation Week editors discuss the events at Satellite 2019 in Washington, D.C. including which companies have the strongest leg up and which launch providers will take them to space.

Chances are your company is not doing enough to drive digital change in its culture, products and services. listen in as we discuss how the A&D industry is wrestling with the challenges, from figuring out where to invest to what to expect.

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg fielded Wall Street’s questions during the company's latest earnings call. A few of his answers surprised our editors. Listen in as they discuss.

The U.S. military is debating everything from creating a sixth service for space to a unified combatant command to how to architect and buy a new generation of satellites.

Listen in as our editors discuss which air transport applications have the best chance of breaking out.

The U.S. military gave the public only one glimpse of the F-35's hotly contested dogfighting chops at the last Paris air show. That’s changing this year. Listen in as demo pilot Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson talks about the latest public debut.

What changes can be expected on Boeing’s 737 MAX following two fatal crashes? And in the long term, what are the impacts on automation in airliner cockpits? Listen in as Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss the latest following recent briefings by Boeing and grillings of FAA by Congress.

Aviation Week editors discuss the latest from the two MAX accident investigations and look back at the compromises that led to the controversial MCAS system.

In the aftermath of global groundings of the Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft, our editors discuss what measures need to be taken to overcome the crisis for the OEM and operators.

From the latest commercial helicopter news to the irresistible growth of eVTOLs and novel hybrid-electric propulsion systems, listen to Tony Osborne and Guy Norris as they discuss the highlights of HAI’s recent Heli Expo 2019 convention from a freezing week in Atlanta.

Why did Rolls-Royce say “no thank you” to Boeing’s NMA? How might Airbus respond? Listen in as we discuss the risks of launching a new mid-market airliner.