Podcasts about Aerospace

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the prospect of a ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran, including best and worst scenarios; the need for investment in drones as well as manned platforms; the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion 2027 National Defense Authorization Act as House appropriators mark to $1.07 trillion; dim outlook for the $350 billion Reconciliation 3.0 for the Pentagon; President Trump's planned meeting with top US defense executives to accelerate weapons production to restock depleted stocks; and the SpaceX initial public offering and defense capital market.

After 51 years in US service, the Marine Corps said farewell last week to the AV-8 Harrier. We have reminiscences of that jet and how it grew to success from someone with tremendous time at its controls, former Lieutenant General and Deputy Commandant for Aviation Jon “Dog” Davis. He shares his thoughts about the F-35 and the future of Marine aviation as well. And the week's airpower headlines. Powered by GE Aerospace!

Solidarity 769, 10 June 2026. Articles: Doctors strike 15-19 June Push back the racists! For democratic controls on the police Iran war: for peace with equal rights! Expand jobs, not cut benefits! University strikes spread Strike saves daycare centre Keeping it safe when it's hot Letter: Who's the "behaviour", and who's the "management" Letter: Literacy and edtech Letter: A false polarisation Letter: A case against the under-16 ban Overturn and subvert the Code of Practice Print is not just another medium School support staff need new union deal Well short of what's needed The Communist Manifesto of 1848 Rosa Luxemburg on renewing Marxism To open up Labour, win Makerfield Use legal rights against workplace heat! Ebola, capitalism, and Trump's aid cuts Young men in USA turn religious What we saw in Lviv and Kyiv The TUC's ERA toolkit: check the small print No land without an owner? The CPB's rotten curate's egg Laying waste to southern Lebanon DUP blocks Northern Ireland's “ERA” Socialist Worker's mess on Makerfield Things likely to get worse Neither Washington nor Tehran, but workers' liberty Why I rejected the University of Bath pay offer How the General Strike was lost What we can learn from SNP scandal Unruly schools on film Letter: Learn from Chayanov Milei attacks the working class and its unions Eco-socialism must have more politics, not less! Antimilitarism which forgets those who have been attacked is no antimilitarism In retrospect: Marx, Thatcher, and Sunday shopping Another successful strike. Now escalate! Free Yaser Ahmadinejad! Aerospace workers strike for pay Seize the loot of the rich! Conference and Andrea Egan's first 139 days Green councils, reversing cuts, and the Lib-Dems More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-769-10-june-2026

Der Luft- und Raumfahrtbranche geht es entgegen vieler anderer Branchen vergleichsweise gut. Auch Unternehmen mit bayerischen Standorten wollen davon profitieren.

Der Luft- und Raumfahrtbranche geht es vergleichsweise gut. Auch Unternehmen mit bayerischen Standorten wollen davon profitieren.

Mesh Feigenbaum, a managing partner at Engineered Metal Tech who is one of the world's leading experts on the gigantic forging presses that are critical for the worldwide aerospace and defense supply chain and author of two recent commentaries — “Aerospace's Hidden Bottleneck” in Aviation Week and “Rate Readiness at Risk: The Global Shortage of Large Hydraulic Forging Presses” in the Forging Industry Association magazine's May issue — joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss approaches the US government should consider to underwrite an industrial capability vital for national security as well as American economic prosperity; whether Airbus and Boeing will be able to sustain ambitious production including the US giant's goal of boosting the 737 rate to 70 jets a month; whether capacity is sufficient to sustain a surge in defense production; and what it will take to encourage US investment to as Europe and Asia step up.

Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns. 

Most leaders talk about speed. Ian Walsh doesn't.In this conversation, he separates speed from what actually matters in leadership: velocity, meaning speed with direction. Ian has spent his career in aerospace and defense, from flying Marine Cobra attack helicopters to leading companies through scale and transformation. Now as CEO of FDH Aero, he is operating inside an industry that is growing fast and getting more complex.He starts every new role in listen and learn mode. No immediate changes, no playbook, just understanding how the business actually works. That mindset carries through how he thinks about scaling. Fixing a business is about rebuilding capability. Scaling is about making sure the core can support growth without breaking when conditions change.A big part of his approach is how decisions move through an organization. Push them closer to the work, but keep clear guardrails and one accountable owner for each outcome. He also focuses on a few simple questions: do people know where they are going and how fast, are decisions stuck at the top, and do people actually feel accountable.At the center of it all is communication. When people are guessing, alignment breaks. And when alignment breaks, everything slows down, even if it looks like progress. This episode is a grounded look at leadership inside complex environments where clarity and ownership matter more than anything else.If you are early in your career, this is a blueprint for how leaders think. If you are more experienced, it is a check on whether you are still getting the basics right.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00] Speed is dangerous, velocity requires direction[00:02:49] Aerospace as a constantly evolving global industry[00:06:36] Starting any new role in listen and learn mode[00:10:24] The difference between fixing and scaling a business[00:14:45] Speed versus velocity in decision making[00:18:22] Communication as the foundation of alignment[00:22:53] Why delegation fails without training and support[00:27:13] Values versus performance in leadership decisions[00:28:53] Lessons on risk and judgment from aviation[00:31:27] Building better risk awareness through experience[00:32:54] Sustaining a high performance culture over timeKEY TAKEAWAYSSpeed without direction creates risk rather than progressEvery new organization requires time spent listening and understandingLeadership playbooks rarely transfer cleanly between companiesScaling requires leveraging fixed systems, not only adding resourcesDecentralization only works when paired with clear guardrailsAccountability breaks down when ownership is unclearMost bottlenecks are caused by misalignment, not lack of effortCommunication needs to match the pace of change in the organizationValues can be identified, performance can be developedHigh performance cultures are built through consistent behavior over timeIf this episode resonates with you, subscribe to the show, share it with someone who leads a team, and leave a review so more people building in complex environments can find it.Links & ResourcesIan WalshLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-walsh-76864a2b/Website: https://fdhaero.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FDHAeroMatt GjertsenWebsite: https://www.bettereverydaystudios.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgjertsen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterEveryDayStudios

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Iran's strikes on Israel in retaliation for Jerusalem's strikes near Beirut — despite a warning from President Trump that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu not strike close to the Lebanese capital that could derail US-Iran talks; Washington's decision to cancel the deployment of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany to avoid antagonizing Russia, prompting Berlin to consider buying the US weapons; the House Armed Services Committee approves its version of the Trump administration's proposed $1.15 trillion 2027 defense spending request; Reconciliation 3.0 for the Pentagon in the wake of Senate passage of Reconciliation 2.0 for border and immigration funding; Honeywell's Investor Day as the firm prepares to split into three companies; startup valuations and portfolio shaping; and a look at the week ahead in Washington and beyond.

At the International Air Transport Association in Rio De Janeiro, General Electric CEO Larry Culp discusses. GE Aerospace's strengths so far this year, the impact of the war in Iran, how other airline behaviors have affected the company, and the effect of GE's recent corporate restructuring. Culp spoke with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as Bobby Ford, Chief Strategy and Experience Officer at Doppel, talks about open-source labs, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world defender workflows.At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.About Our GuestBobby is a globally recognized cybersecurity “geek” with almost three decades of experience, including the last 14 years as a CISO, protecting some of the world's most complex and operationally intensive enterprises. His career began in the military as a founding member of the Pentagon Computer Incident Response Team. Bobby built and led cybersecurity programs in the Aerospace and Defense industry. He was the first CISO at Exelis Inc. and was the architect of ITT's global cybersecurity audit function under DOJ oversight.Transitioning from public to private sector, Bobby served as the first CISO at Abbott Labs, was CISO for Unilever, and most recently was SVP and Chief Security Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Known for his collaborative style and empathetic leadership, Bobby fosters an inclusive culture that empowers entire security organizations to excel.Register for Live SessionsJoin us every Friday at 10:30am PT for live, interactive discussions with industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the field, these sessions offer an engaging dialogue between our guests, hosts, and you, our audience.Register here: https://limacharlie.io/defender-fridaysSubscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to never miss a live session or catch up on past episodes on our website!Sponsored by LimaCharlieThis episode is brought to you by LimaCharlie, the Agentic SecOps Workspace (ASW), where AI agents operate security infrastructure using the same controls and authority as human analysts, with every action visible, governed, and auditable.Why LimaCharlie?Eliminate vendor sprawl and tool complexityDeploy and scale effortlessly on native multi-tenant architectureReduce costs with intelligent data routing and free 1-year retentionBuild custom solutions with 100+ security capabilities on-demandAccelerate response with agentic AI that acts directly within predefined workflowsTry the Agentic SecOps Workspace free: https://limacharlie.ioLearn more: https://docs.limacharlie.ioFollow LimaCharlieSign up for free: https://limacharlie.ioLinkedIn: / limacharlieioX: https://x.com/limacharlieioCommunity Discourse: https://community.limacharlie.com/Host: Maxime Lamothe-Brassard - Founder at LimaCharlieGuest: Charles Grandjean - CTO and Co-founder at Hexiagon AI

The geopolitical pressures forcing Europe to develop an autonomous defence capability are unrelenting. Listen to George Ferguson, Senior Analyst for Aerospace, Defence and Airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, update Andrew Craig, Co-head of the Investment Insights Centre about prospects for the European defence sector.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Honeywell gehört zu den großen Namen der amerikanischen Industrie. Doch an der Börse blieb die Aktie in den vergangenen Jahren hinter vielen Wettbewerbern und auch hinter wichtigen Indizes zurück. Genau deshalb rückt die geplante Aufspaltung des Konzerns jetzt in den Mittelpunkt.Aus dem bisherigen Mischkonzern sollen klarere Einheiten entstehen: Honeywell Aerospace wird abgespalten, während sich das verbleibende Honeywell stärker auf Automatisierung, Gebäudetechnik und industrielle Technologien konzentriert. Für Anleger stellt sich damit eine spannende Frage: Wird der Aerospace-Spin-off zur großen Chance, oder zeigt die Aufspaltung vor allem, wie schwach das Wachstum im bisherigen Konzern zuletzt wirklich war?In dieser Honeywell Aktienanalyse 2026 geht es um die langfristige Kursentwicklung, den Vergleich mit Wettbewerbern wie Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric und Howmet Aerospace, die Rolle des Luftfahrtgeschäfts, die Entwicklung von Umsatz, Gewinn, Dividende und Verschuldung sowie die aktuelle Bewertung der Honeywell Aktie.Besonders interessant ist der Aerospace-Bereich: Honeywell ist in vielen kommerziellen Flugzeugen, Business Jets sowie im Verteidigungs- und Raumfahrtbereich tief verankert. Gleichzeitig wächst genau dieser Bereich deutlich stärker als andere Teile des Konzerns. Die entscheidende Frage lautet daher: Sollte man die Honeywell Aktie bereits vor dem Spin-off kaufen, oder lieber warten, bis Honeywell Aerospace eigenständig an der Börse handelbar ist?

Hermeus just became the first company to fly a privately-developed supersonic UAV. But that's just a milepost on the way to a much bigger goal. Founder and executive chairman A.J. Piplica joins us to illuminate their future. With the week's airpower headlines. Powered by GE Aerospace!

Join us to learn more about current Air Force priorities with Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John Lamontagne. As one of the service's top leaders, Gen. Lamontagne plays an instrumental role in organizing, training, and equipping Airmen across the force. His insights will be incredibly valuable give this year's historic defense investments and pressing global security requirements. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

Colonel Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle, and the person NASA trusted to lead the program back into space after the loss of Columbia. But her story is about so much more than the milestones. In this episode, Sarah Al-Ahmed sits down with Eileen Collins to discuss “Spacewoman,” a new documentary written and directed by Hannah Berryman, based on Collins' book “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission.” They talk about what drove her to keep pushing forward, the personal cost of pursuing an extraordinary career, and what it means to break barriers, not just for yourself, but for everyone who comes after you. Then, Bruce Betts, our Chief Scientist, joins us for What's Up to explore what distinguished pilots and commanders from mission specialists in the space shuttle era, and why that distinction was so critical to Eileen's path to the commander's seat. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-spacewomanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geschätzte Lesedauer: 11 Minuten Hand aufs Herz: Wenn du in deiner letzten Stellenanzeige „mindestens zehn Jahre Branchenerfahrung" gefordert hast, dann hast du auf eines der schlechtesten Kriterien gesetzt, die die Forschung kennt. Klingt hart? Ist aber so. Wenn du im Vertrieb Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen willst, die wirklich performen, musst du dich von ein paar lieb gewonnenen Annahmen verabschieden. Denn die Kriterien, auf die wir im Recruiting am häufigsten filtern, sind nach vier Jahrzehnten Forschung genau die mit der schwächsten Treffsicherheit. In diesem Beitrag zeige ich dir, wie du einen Recruiting-Prozess auf Basis echter Daten aufbaust – kein Bauchgefühl, keine Bro-Science, sondern das, was die Wissenschaft wirklich misst. Du erfährst, welche Auswahl-Werkzeuge funktionieren, warum der laute Verkäufer ein Mythos ist und wie du deine Fehlerquote von rund 40 % auf unter 10 % drückst. Warum die meisten beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen die falschen Kriterien nutzen Das teure Missverständnis Ich werde immer öfter gefragt: „Chris, schau dir mal unseren Recruiting-Prozess an, wir stellen ständig die Falschen ein." Und fast immer sehe ich dasselbe Muster – es werden die falschen Methoden genutzt. Berufserfahrung, Studienabschluss, ein nettes Gespräch nach Sympathie. Das fühlt sich sicher an, hat aber mit der Vorhersage von Vertriebserfolg wenig zu tun. Warum sich der Irrtum so hartnäckig hält Diese Kriterien wirken plausibel. Niemand wird gefeuert, weil er einen Kandidaten mit zehn Jahren Branchenerfahrung eingestellt hat. Genau deshalb hält sich der Irrtum so hartnäckig. Wer aber wirklich gute Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen will, muss aufhören, auf das zu filtern, was sich gut anfühlt – und anfangen, auf das zu setzen, was nachweislich funktioniert. Gutes Vertriebsrecruiting ist keine exakte Wissenschaft, aber es gibt sehr viel belegtes Wissen, das die meisten schlicht übergehen. Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen: Was eine Korrelation wirklich aussagt Zwei Beispiele zum Einordnen Damit du die folgenden Zahlen einordnen kannst, ein kurzer Methoden-Check. Wir sprechen von Korrelationen. Eine Korrelation liegt zwischen 0 und 1: Null heißt kein Zusammenhang, eins heißt perfekte Vorhersage. In der Personalauswahl kommst du praktisch nie über 0,60 – und das nur, wenn du die richtigen Methoden klug kombinierst. Die Korrelation zwischen regelmäßiger Aspirin-Einnahme und einem geringeren Herzinfarktrisiko liegt bei rund 0,03 – und rettet trotzdem Millionen Leben. Rauchen und Lungenkrebs hängen mit etwa 0,40 zusammen. Das ist die größte einzelne Risikoursache, die wir kennen. Eine 0,40 klingt also mickrig, ist in Wahrheit aber ein sehr starker Effekt. Die Faustregel-Skala für die Treffsicherheit Praktisch heißt das: Bei einem Wert von 0,40 hast du in einem Team von 20 Leuten statt drei oder vier Fehlbesetzungen nur noch ein oder zwei. Über drei Jahre gerechnet sind das Hunderttausende Euro Unterschied. Als grobe Orientierung gilt: unter 0,10 ist statistisch wertlos, 0,10 bis 0,20 ist schwach, 0,20 bis 0,35 ist praktisch relevant, 0,35 bis 0,50 ist sehr gut für ein einzelnes Werkzeug – und alles über 0,50 erreichst du nur durch Kombination. Vertriebsrecruiting: Welche Auswahl-Werkzeuge funktionieren Seit über 40 Jahren untersucht die Forschung, wie gut einzelne Auswahl-Werkzeuge Berufserfolg vorhersagen. Wenn du dir die Werte ansiehst, ergibt sich eine klare Rangfolge – und sie widerspricht ziemlich genau dem, was im Mittelstand üblich ist. Wer datenbasiert Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen will, sollte diese Reihenfolge kennen. Strukturierte Interviews schlagen das Bauchgefühl Strukturierte Interviews – also Gespräche, bei denen du vorher genau festlegst, welche Fragen du stellst und welche Antworten gut oder schlecht sind – kommen auf einen Wert von 0,42. Unstrukturierte Interviews, das, was du typischerweise siehst, liegen nur bei 0,19. Allein die Struktur verdoppelt also die Treffsicherheit deines Interviews. Das muss man sich auf der Zunge zergehen lassen – und kaum jemand macht es. Arbeitsproben liegen bei 0,33, kognitive Leistung bei rund 0,31, Wissens-Tests bei 0,40. Berufsjahre und Abschlüsse sind fast wertlos Und jetzt der unbequeme Teil: Berufsjahre haben einen Wert von 0,09, Ausbildungsjahre von 0,10 – also quasi nutzlos für die Vorhersage von Vertriebserfolg. Handschrift-Gutachten kommen auf 0,02, das ist reines Voodoo. Wenn deine Ausschreibung Berufsjahre fordert und dein Interview unstrukturiert verläuft, setzt du auf zwei Kriterien zwischen 0,09 und 0,19. Das ist statistisch fast Würfeln. Werkzeuge kombinieren: Von 40 % auf unter 10 % Fehleinstellungen Jetzt kommt der spannendste Hebel. Wenn du die richtigen Werkzeuge kombinierst, kannst du die Treffsicherheit nochmal verdoppeln. Wichtig: Du zählst die Werte nicht einfach zusammen. Ein strukturiertes Interview (0,42) plus eine Arbeitsprobe (0,33) ergibt nicht 0,75. Denn jedes Werkzeug erfasst einen anderen Teil der Leistung. Warum sich gute Kombinationen ergänzen Zwei Verfahren, die Verschiedenes messen, ergänzen sich – zwei, die das Gleiche messen, bringen nichts. Ein kognitiver Test plus ein strukturiertes Interview treibt die Treffsicherheit auf etwa 0,63. Für den Vertrieb ist die stärkste Kombination: strukturiertes Interview plus Arbeitsprobe plus geprüfte Past Performance. Damit landest du bei 0,60 bis 0,65. Nimmst du für die Finalisten noch einen Persönlichkeitstest dazu, kommst du fast auf 0,68. Über 0,70 schaffst du selbst mit sechs Werkzeugen kaum – das ist die theoretische Decke. Was das für deine Fehlerquote bedeutet Übersetzt in die Praxis heißt das: Im klassischen Verfahren liegt deine „Luftpumpen-Quote", also das Risiko einer Fehleinstellung, bei rund 42 %. Fast jeder Zweite daneben. Mit der Maximalkombination sinkt sie auf 8 bis 10 %. Du kommst also von einer Fehlerquote von 40 % auf unter 10 %. Darüber muss man eigentlich nicht mehr reden. Kein Prozess liefert 100 % Sicherheit – aber wer die richtigen Werkzeuge kombiniert, ärgert sich nicht über die übrigen 10 %, sondern vermeidet die teuren 30 % dazwischen. Die Überraschung: Der laute Verkäufer ist ein Mythos Ambivertierte gewinnen Speziell für den Vertrieb gibt es einen Befund, der viele überrascht. Es hält sich die Annahme: je extrovertierter, desto besser der Verkäufer. Falsch. Studien zeigen, dass die besonders Extrovertierten nicht besonders gut verkaufen – aber die ganz Introvertierten eben auch nicht. Am erfolgreichsten sind die in der Mitte: die Ambivertierten, die je nach Situation zwischen offensiv und ruhig wählen können. Was wirklich zählt: Achievement Drive Der klassische Dampfplauderer ist also nicht dein Top-Performer. Im Interview gewinnt er trotzdem oft, weil er redegewandt ist – und genau hier liegen viele falsch. Der stärkste Faktor ist nicht Lautstärke, sondern Achievement Drive: das Leistungsstreben, der Wille zu gewinnen. Und das ist oft leise. Past Sales Performance allein hat übrigens einen Wert von rund 0,50 – der stärkste einzelne Faktor überhaupt. Wer das ernst nimmt, wird beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen nie wieder auf den lautesten Bewerber hereinfallen. Die Asymmetrie der Trainierbarkeit: selektiere DNA, trainiere Skill Was schnell lernbar ist – und was nicht Hier kommt der vielleicht wichtigste Denkfehler, den du vermeiden musst. Ja, im Prinzip kann man alles lernen. Aber der Trainingsertrag ist sehr verschieden. Skills und Wissen – eine SPIN-Selling-Methode, MEDDIC, ein CRM, dein Produktwissen – hat ein cleverer Verkäufer in Wochen bis Monaten drauf. Das ist mir bei der Auswahl deshalb ziemlich egal. Die rationale Strategie beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen Persönlichkeit dagegen verschiebt sich nur über Jahre. Achievement Drive, Frustrationstoleranz, intellektuelle Neugier – das bringst du jemandem im Onboarding nicht bei. Daraus folgt die einzig rationale Strategie, wenn du Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen willst: Selektiere auf das Stabile, trainiere das Veränderbare. Wer das Leistungsstreben nicht mitbringt, lernt es bei dir nicht mehr. Wer das Branchenvokabular nicht kennt, lernt es in drei Monaten. Die zwei häufigsten Fehler beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen Fehler 1: Der Fachexperte ohne Vertriebs-Ader Beide klassischen Fehler haben dieselbe Wurzel: Risiko meiden statt sauber prüfen. Der erste Fehler ist der Fachexperte ohne Vertriebs-Ader – der Servicetechniker oder Anwendungsingenieur, der zum Verkäufer gemacht wird. Fachlich top zu sein erhöht die Chance, vertrieblich zu performen, schlicht nicht. Nach 20 Jahren in der fachlichen Beratung ist der Komfort in dieser Rolle kein Trainingsthema mehr. Fehler 2: Der Abschluss-Crack ohne Produkt-Interesse Der zweite Fehler ist das Spiegelbild: der abschlussstarke Sales-Crack ohne echtes Interesse am Produkt. Im Gespräch fragt er nur nach Provision, Gebiet und Tools – nie nach der Lösung. Im komplexen, beratungsintensiven Vertrieb wird der nie glaubwürdig als Experte auftreten. Der Branchenkenner fühlt sich sicher, weil seine Etikette stimmt. Der laute Verkäufer fühlt sich sicher, weil er Gespräche gewinnt. Beide sagen wenig über echte Leistung aus. Der Adjacent Industry Hire: die Lösung für den Bewerbermangel Adjazenz schlägt Branchenetikett Was tust du stattdessen? Du holst dir jemanden, der die Grundeigenschaften eines guten Verkäufers schon mitbringt – aus einer verwandten Branche. Das nennt sich Adjacent Industry Hire und ist sogar wissenschaftlich untersucht. Beispiele: ein SaaS-Vertriebler ins ERP-Geschäft, ein Industrieautomatisierer in die Robotik, jemand aus der Spezialchemie in den Bereich Coatings. Worauf es wirklich ankommt Entscheidend ist nicht die Branche selbst, sondern die Nähe von vier Dingen: Buyer-Persona, Sales-Cycle-Länge, Komplexität des Verkaufs und Entscheidungsstruktur. Wer mit ähnlichen Ansprechpartnern, in einem ähnlichen Zyklus und einer vergleichbaren Komplexität gearbeitet hat, bringt 100 % des Skills mit und braucht nur drei Monate für die Domain Fluency. „Zehn Jahre Branchenerfahrung" ist eben kein Eignungskriterium – es ist die Risiko-Versicherung des Recruiters, auf Kosten der Vertriebsleistung. Wann Fachwissen doch vor Sales-DNA geht Der Lackmustest für deine Rolle Damit ich ehrlich bleibe: Es gibt Fälle, in denen das Fachwissen wirklich vorgeht. Das gilt in hochregulierten, hochtechnischen Feldern – Pharma, Medical Devices, Halbleiter, Spezialchemie, Aerospace oder hochregulierte Cybersecurity. Der Lackmustest ist einfach: Hältst du das Erstgespräch ohne tiefes Fachwissen fünf Minuten durch, oder bist du sofort raus? Drei Lösungen für hochtechnische Rollen Nimm die OP-Technik: Wer nicht mitreden kann, wenn der Chirurg zur Sache kommt, bekommt keinen zweiten Termin. In solchen Fällen hast du drei Optionen: den seltenen Hybrid (teuer und schwer zu finden), den klassischen technischen Verkäufer mit Sales-Basis oder ein Tandem aus Verkäufer und Sales Engineer. Die Frage ist nie pauschal Fach oder Skill, sondern: Wie hoch ist die fachliche Hürde ins Erstgespräch dieser konkreten Rolle? So bildest du das richtige Anforderungsprofil Bevor du den ersten Lebenslauf liest, musst du wissen, wonach du suchst. Und zwar nicht aus dem Profil des – vielleicht mittelmäßigen – Vorgängers und nicht aus einer kopierten Stellenanzeige. Die saubere Methode heißt Anforderungsanalyse: Du leitest die Kriterien aus der Leistung deiner echten Top-Performer ab. In fünf Schritten zum richtigen Anforderungsprofil In fünf Schritten zu einem Anforderungsprofil, das wirklich auf Vertriebserfolg setzt – statt den nächsten Klon des Vorgängers zu suchen. Top-Performer analysieren Geh nicht von der Rolle aus, sondern von den Menschen, die heute oben performen. Was haben sie in Werdegang, Arbeitsstil und Persönlichkeit gemeinsam? Interviewe sie zu ihren besten Deals. Die Rolle entlang vier Achsen abklopfen Sales-Cycle-Länge, Komplexität (Einzelentscheider vs. Buying Center), Akquise- vs. Bestandsanteil und Beratungstiefe. Daraus ergibt sich deine Buyer-Persona. Strategisch vorausschauen Wo geht die Rolle in zwei bis drei Jahren hin? Welche Skills werden vom Nice-to-Have zur Pflicht? Definiere nicht die Rolle von gestern. Must-Have von Nice-to-Have trennen Maximal drei bis fünf Must-Haves – und zwar alles, was kaum trainierbar ist: Achievement Drive, Frustrationstoleranz, Neugier, Past Performance. Produktwissen und CRM sind Nice-to-Have. In messbare CV-Signale übersetzen Aus „Achievement Drive" wird „belegte Quoten-Übererfüllung in zwei der letzten drei Jahre". Lege pro Signal einen klaren Schwellenwert fest. Anforderungsprofil ist nicht gleich Stellenbeschreibung Mehr als fünf Anforderungen brauchst du nicht – Studien zeigen, dass Bewerber ohnehin nur rund fünf Kriterien wirklich wahrnehmen. Das Anforderungsprofil ist nicht die Stellenbeschreibung. Die Stellenbeschreibung ist Werbung. Das Anforderungsprofil sagt, was jemand können muss, um in der Rolle erfolgreich zu sein. Zwei verschiedene Dokumente. Was im Lebenslauf wirklich zählt Wenn du Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen willst, ist der Lebenslauf kein Vorhersage-Werkzeug. Er ist ein Filter, der die Falschen aussortiert. Lies ihn rückwärts – fang bei der letzten Leistungs-Zahl an. Im CV zählen Zahlen, nicht Adjektive. Harte Signale: worauf du achtest Harte Signale sind: konkrete Quoten-Erreichung in Prozent („120 % der Quote in 2023"), ein Ranking im Team („Top 3 von 40"), bezifferte Deal-Größen und Cycle-Komplexität sowie Beförderungen innerhalb des Unternehmens. Red Flags: was dich stoppen sollte Red Flags sind: „verantwortlich für" statt „erreicht", Worthülsen wie „strategischer Vertriebsansatz" ohne Zahlen und Job-Hopping unter 18 Monaten pro Station ohne erkennbaren Grund. Die unbequeme Wahrheit: In den meisten deutschen Lebensläufen stehen die entscheidenden Zahlen gar nicht. Deshalb filterst du beim CV nur grob vor – und holst die fehlenden Fakten im Telefon-Pre-Screening. Verkäufer ohne Zahlen im CV haben entweder keine, schlechte – oder sie wissen nicht, dass Zahlen das Einzige sind, was im Vertriebs-CV zählt. Vertriebsrecruiting-Prozess: vom CV bis zum Onboarding Kriterien allein nützen nichts ohne Prozess. Wer 80 Lebensläufe planlos liest, sortiert am Ende den Falschen mit dem schönsten Foto rein. Du brauchst einen Trichter: erst Hard-Filter gegen die harten Signale (maximal 90 Sekunden pro CV), dann eine strukturierte Bewertung mit mindestens drei Signalen für die Einladung. Das Telefon-Pre-Screening: der unterschätzte ROI-Hebel Das Telefon-Pre-Screening ist der am stärksten unterschätzte Schritt im ganzen Prozess. In 15 bis 20 Minuten holst du die Zahlen, die im Lebenslauf fehlen: Quoten-Historie prüfen, Wechselgrund, Gehaltsrahmen, eine Frage zum echten Verhalten. Zwanzig Minuten am Telefon ersparen dir zwei Stunden falsch geführte Vor-Ort-Interviews. Und vergiss das Active Sourcing nicht – die richtig guten Verkäufer bewerben sich selten, sie werden gefunden. Ein gesundes Verhältnis sind 50 % Bewerbungseingang und 50 % Active Sourcing. Drei diagnostische Interviewfragen Im eigentlichen Interview haben sich drei Fragen bewährt. Erstens: „Wie würdest du dich in 30 Tagen in unsere Produktwelt einarbeiten?" – das misst Selbststeuerung und Lernstrategie. Zweitens: „Erzähl mir vom letzten Deal, den du selbst akquiriert hast – nicht ausgebaut, nicht betreut." – das trennt den echten Hunter vom Beziehungspfleger. Drittens: „Wie würdest du unser Produkt nach einer Stunde Vorbereitung verkaufen?" – das misst, wie schnell jemand von Produktmerkmal zu Kundennutzen übersetzt, die zentrale Vertriebsfähigkeit. Wichtig: Diese Fragen sind nur valide mit einer vorab festgelegten Bewertungsrubrik. Und geh nie allein ins Interview – idealerweise stellt HR die Fragen, die Führungskraft beobachtet. Die Rolle von HR: vom Briefträger zum methodischen Treiber Was HR wirklich leisten muss Hier sterben die meisten guten Prozesse. HR leitet CVs weiter, dann Funkstille – und der Vertriebsleiter entscheidet wieder aus dem Bauch. Eine starke Personalabteilung ist nicht der Verwalter im Hintergrund, sondern der methodische Treiber des Prozesses. Von HR kommen die Interview-Leitfäden, die Bewertungs-Skalen, die Arbeitsproben und die Test-Werkzeuge – das ganze Handwerk. Geschwindigkeit ist Qualität HR sorgt dafür, dass der Prozess eingehalten wird, dass die Kriterien gemeinsam festgelegt werden und dass die Führungskraft sauber durch den Prozess geführt wird. Dazu gehört auch Geschwindigkeit: Die besten Kandidaten sind laut LinkedIn nur rund zehn Tage aktiv verfügbar, nach 30 Tagen haben sich über 50 % anders entschieden. Geschwindigkeit ist im Recruiting nicht das Gegenteil von Sorgfalt – sie ist deren Ergebnis. Recruiting endet nicht mit dem Vertrag: Onboarding als zweiter Filter Die diagnostische Verlängerung Auch wer sauber Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen will, produziert mit dem besten Prozess noch rund 10 % Fehleinstellungen – das lässt sich rechnerisch nicht vermeiden. Genau diese 10 % fängst du im Onboarding ab. Denn 70 bis 80 % der späteren Fehlbesetzungen zeigen ihre Muster schon in den ersten drei Monaten. Klare Entscheidungspunkte nach 30, 60, 90 Tagen Verstehe das Onboarding deshalb nicht in erster Linie als Wissens-Vermittlung, sondern als Verlängerung des Recruitings mit anderen Mitteln: feste Check-ins, klare Frühwarn-Zeichen, klare Entscheidungspunkte nach 30, 60 und 90 Tagen. Wer nach 60 Tagen vor sich hin meckert und nicht vorankommt, wird nach 120 Tagen meistens nicht besser – sondern schlechter. Nutze die Probezeit konsequent als das, was sie ist: deine zweite Chance. Quick Takeaways Branchenjahre und Abschlüsse sind fast wertlos (Wert 0,09–0,10) – sie sind die teuersten falschen Kriterien. Strukturierte Interviews verdoppeln die Treffsicherheit gegenüber unstrukturierten Gesprächen (0,42 vs. 0,19). Die Kombination der richtigen Werkzeuge senkt die Fehlerquote von ~40 % auf unter 10 %. Achievement Drive schlägt Extraversion – der laute Dampfplauderer ist ein Mythos, die Ambivertierten gewinnen. Selektiere auf das Stabile, trainiere das Veränderbare: Persönlichkeit bleibt über Jahre, Skills holst du in Monaten auf. Der Adjacent Industry Hire löst den Bewerbermangel – Nähe von Buyer-Persona, Cycle, Komplexität und Entscheidungsstruktur zählt, nicht das Branchenetikett. Telefon-Pre-Screening und HR als Treiber sind die unterschätztesten Hebel im ganzen Prozess. Fazit: Schluss mit dem Würfeln beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen Die drei Kernsätze Fassen wir zusammen. Strukturierte Interviews, Arbeitsproben und kognitive Tests sagen Vertriebserfolg drei- bis fünfmal besser voraus als Berufsjahre und unstrukturierte Bewertungen. Achievement Striving und Gewissenhaftigkeit sind die stabilsten Persönlichkeitsmerkmale – allgemeine Extraversion ist es nicht. Und weil Persönlichkeit über Jahre stabil bleibt, Skills aber in Monaten aufholbar sind, setzt du auf das Erste und trainierst das Zweite. Dein nächster Schritt Wer im Vertriebsrecruiting weiter auf Branchenjahre filtert, setzt auf das schlechteste verfügbare Kriterium. Wer auf Sales-Disposition baut und Wissen aufbaut, formt ein Team, das mit dem Markt mitwächst. Das ist eigentlich gar nicht schwer – du musst es nur konsequent machen. Wenn du Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen willst, ohne dich auf dein Bauchgefühl zu verlassen, fang heute mit einem Punkt an: Führe das strukturierte Telefon-Pre-Screening ein. Damit halbierst du deine Time-to-Hire und verdoppelst die Qualität deiner Pipeline. Du willst tiefer einsteigen? Schreib mir einfach eine E-Mail an recruiting@vertriebsfunk.de – dann bekommst du von mir die komplette Zusammenfassung dieser Folge und den Bewertungsbogen, den ich in meinen Vertriebsprojekten als Blaupause nutze. Beides schicke ich dir kostenlos zu. Gib alles, dein Christopher Funk. Welche Kriterien sollte ich beim Vertriebsmitarbeiter einstellen wirklich beachten? Setze auf das, was kaum trainierbar ist: Achievement Drive, Frustrationstoleranz, Neugier und geprüfte Past Sales Performance. Branchenjahre und Studienabschluss haben dagegen eine sehr geringe Vorhersagekraft auf Vertriebserfolg. Wie senke ich meine Fehlerquote im Vertriebsrecruiting? Indem du mehrere valide Werkzeuge kombinierst: strukturiertes Interview plus Arbeitsprobe plus geprüfte Past Performance. Das hebt die Treffsicherheit auf 0,60 bis 0,65 und drückt die Quote der Fehleinstellungen von rund 40 % auf unter 10 %. Ist Branchenerfahrung beim Verkäufer einstellen wichtig? Meistens nicht. Branchenerfahrung ist oft nur die Risiko-Versicherung des Recruiters. Wichtiger ist die Nähe von Buyer-Persona, Sales-Cycle, Komplexität und Entscheidungsstruktur. Ausnahmen sind hochregulierte Märkte wie Pharma, Medical Devices oder Aerospace. Worauf achte ich im Lebenslauf eines Vertrieblers? Auf Zahlen statt Adjektive: konkrete Quoten-Erreichung in Prozent, Ranking im Team, bezifferte Deal-Größen und Beförderungen. Red Flags sind „verantwortlich für" statt „erreicht", Worthülsen ohne Zahlen und Job-Hopping unter 18 Monaten. Welche Rolle spielt HR beim Aufbau eines guten Recruiting-Prozesses? HR ist der methodische Treiber, nicht der Briefträger. Die Personalabteilung baut den Prozess, liefert Interview-Leitfäden und Bewertungs-Skalen, sorgt für Geschwindigkeit und führt die Führungskraft sauber durch das Verfahren. Wie sieht es bei dir aus: Filterst du noch nach Branchenjahren – oder setzt du schon auf Sales-DNA? Schreib mir deine Erfahrungen in die Kommentare und teile den Beitrag mit dem Vertriebsleiter, der das gerade dringend lesen sollte.

With the Trump Administration requesting a major defense budget boost, it's now up to Congress to turn this proposal into reality. To discuss this and a wide variety of national security topics, we are pleased to welcome Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX). Before his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served for over two decades as a fighter pilot–including time as a squadron commander. After 26 years in uniform, August retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force on February 1, 2026. Representing the 11th District of Texas, which includes Goodfellow Air Force Base, Congressman Pfluger is Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, and also serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee plus is the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Additionally, Congressman Pfluger serves as Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Join us as we explore national security perspectives as seen from Capitol Hill through the lens of a combat veteran fighter pilot.

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss what's next as Washington and Tehran appear on the verge of a ceasefire deal; energy price impact given disruption to global energy flows and facilities; prospect US industry will get contracts to help rebuild Iran; analysis of the House Armed Services Committee chairman's markup for the Trump administration's proposed $1.15 trillion 2027 defense spending request; outlook for passage of the budget, Reconciliation 3.0 and an Iran war supplemental; SpaceX's initial public offering that's expected to hit a record valuation of $1.8 trillion; and a look at the week ahead in Washington and beyond.

In this episode of the Inventive Journey podcast, host Devon Miller talks with Michael Timmons, founder of GoodFences.ai, about a career built around solving difficult problems in unexpected places.Michael's journey started in Central Texas, where football taught him teamwork and an early software engineering job introduced him to the power of technology. He went on to earn an aerospace engineering degree from the University of Texas and spent four years working on NASA ground control software for the space shuttle. There, he helped modernize legacy code that traced back to the Apollo era and learned how high-pressure teams make decisions when the mission matters.From NASA, Michael moved into logistics work with American Airlines, where he helped solve complex railroad optimization problems. Later, he reunited with former NASA colleagues and launched a consulting company that ran for 17 years. That business exposed him to national missile defense, energy, insurance, criminal justice, international distribution, and large-scale modernization projects. In other words, Michael did not choose easy puzzles. Easy puzzles apparently did not make the calendar.The idea for GoodFences.ai came from a personal frustration. Michael and his wife bought a home and wanted to install solar panels. They knew the HOA rules, understood the state law, had a vendor selected, and expected the approval to move quickly. Instead, the process dragged on for eight months. Michael eventually joined the HOA board, giving him a front-row seat to both homeowner frustration and board-level inefficiency.That experience revealed a business opportunity. Many HOA architectural requests are repetitive, rule-based, and similar to past approvals. Yet boards, managers, and homeowners often spend hours or months moving them through manual processes. GoodFences.ai was created to automate much of that work, improve consistency, reduce administrative burden, and help communities approve compliant requests faster.Michael also shares practical founder lessons. One of his worst business decisions was buying an expensive tool before the company was ready for it. It looked useful, but timing matters. A powerful tool adopted too early can become a very polished money pit.His rule of thumb for new founders is simple: talk to people. Especially for technical and introverted founders, it is easy to stay heads-down building. Michael argues that conversations are essential because they create feedback, customers, partnerships, introductions, and momentum.This episode is a strong listen for SaaS founders, AI entrepreneurs, HOA professionals, property managers, technical founders, and anyone trying to turn operational frustration into a real company. Michael's journey proves that startup ideas do not always come from glamorous brainstorming sessions. Sometimes they come from trying to install solar panels and realizing the neighborhood approval process needs a software intervention.The most interesting part of Michael's story is that every chapter connects. Aerospace, logistics, missile defense, consulting, and HOA automation all involve systems thinking. They require someone to identify constraints, understand stakeholders, reduce waste, and create a process that works better than the old one. GoodFences.ai is the latest expression of that same skill set, aimed at a market where delays, inconsistent reviews, and volunteer board overload create very real pain. The result is a practical example of AI solving a workflow people actually experience.Learn more about Michael's company at goodfences.ai, and listen to the full episode for a practical look at AI automation, founder resilience, customer discovery, and solving painful business bottlenecks.To chat about this one-on-one, grab a free consult at strategymeeting.com

In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we're joined by Rob Mather, Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS. Having shared his 2026 Commercial Aerospace Outlook earlier in the year, Rob takes time to dive deeper into his insights and explain how new technological developments can help MROs reach new levels of success. From the differences between industrial AI and generative AI to the ways MROs can get ahead by prepping for eventual work on spacecraft, these innovations show how technology can help aviation organizations stay resilient in times of change.

Episode 459 of Airey Bros Radio features KC Rock, Head Wrestling Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, following one of the biggest seasons in program history.Coach Rock joins ABR LIVE after leading Embry-Riddle Wrestling to a 4th place finish at the 2026 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships with TWO individual national champions — Yoshiya Funakoshi (141) and Kenneth Copley (285).In this episode, Coach Rock breaks down:Embry-Riddle's rise into a national NAIA powerhouseBuilding elite wrestling culture with high academic standardsRecruiting student-athletes to one of the top aerospace universities in AmericaThe realities of NAIA scholarship models and roster buildingCoaching philosophy, leadership, and athlete developmentHis journey from Boise State wrestler to nationally respected college coachLife in Prescott, Arizona and why Embry-Riddle is such a unique opportunity for recruitsThe conversation also dives into:NAIA Wrestling, Embry-Riddle academics, engineering and aviation degrees, college recruiting, NCAA vs NAIA wrestling, JUCO pathways, scholarship structures, Prescott Arizona culture, and how to balance elite athletics with demanding academic majors.Whether you're a wrestler, parent, recruit, coach, or fan of college wrestling, this episode offers an inside look at building championship culture at one of the most unique universities in the country.

Dr. Brendan Mulvaney directs the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University, which had their big biennial conference last week, and he joins us to discuss the latest in Chinese airpower. Plus the week's other airpower headlines. Powered by GE Aerospace!

Private equity is often talked about like it's either a villain or a jackpot. Founders fear it, corporate executives romanticize it, employees hear horror stories, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happens when PE walks into a business. But that framing misses the bigger shift happening across American industry. Private equity is no longer some niche financial corner of the market. It has become one of the most powerful forces shaping who owns companies, how businesses scale, how executives are evaluated, and how wealth gets created.  The misconception is that PE is simply about financial engineering. But the real story is execution. In a PE-backed company, the pace changes, scoreboard, and expectations change. You're no longer running a comfortable, founder-dependent business or managing a narrow slice of a giant corporate machine. You're being asked to build value quickly, professionally, and repeatedly. But for the people who can make that transition, the opportunity is enormous. Private equity can give founders a way to take chips off the table without walking away from the business they built. It can help executives move from earning a comfortable income to building real wealth. And it can turn unglamorous, overlooked industries like aerospace suppliers and manufacturing businesses into serious wealth-building platforms. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Coffey, a veteran private equity CEO, author of The Private Equity Playbook, and operator behind more than $2.5 billion in exits as a CEO. We talk about what private equity actually demands from founders and executives, why so many people misunderstand the opportunity, and what it really takes to survive and win in a PE-backed environment.   You'll also learn; Why private equity has become one of the biggest forces shaping modern business ownership What it means to treat business like a professional sport Why many founders do not survive the first PE hold period How selling to private equity changes your role from owner to shareholder, employee, and partner Why the founder mentality that built the company can eventually become the thing that limits it Why PE firms want process, leadership depth, and scalable systems, not founder heroics What Adam calls the “rule of 130,” and why it matters for founder risk The difference between being a platform company and an add-on acquisition What Fortune 500 executives often get wrong about moving into private equity Why “boring” industries often create more wealth than glamorous corporate careers   About the Guest Adam Coffey is a CEO, board member, best-selling author, and acclaimed international speaker. He is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures. With 25+ years of experience as CEO, Adam built 4 companies for 9 private equity firms. During this time period, he completed 58 acquisitions; his track record includes notable outcomes measured in the billions, averaging 4x MOIC at exit. Adam is a respected mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at top business schools. He brings diverse expertise from commercial and industrial service businesses, alongside being a licensed general contractor, pilot, former GE executive, and US Army veteran. As an author, Adam's books "The Private Equity Playbook" (2019)(2024), "The Exit Strategy Playbook" (2021), and Empire Builder (2023) all became #1 Amazon Best Sellers. Recognized as one of the "Most Influential Leaders" by the Orange County, CA Business Journal (4x), he founded the CEO Advisory Guru in 2021, providing consulting services to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and to founders. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn.  About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.   For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/.  To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/. 

How do we bridge the gap between the classroom and the cockpit? Today we speak with Natalie Allen, Project Manager for the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program, to discover how students are finding non-linear pathways into the rapidly expanding world of flight and space technology. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Natalie Allen Natalie is a people-focused leader who believes that meaningful connections are the foundation of both personal growth and professional success. With over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, she is deeply passionate about creating engaging, impactful experiences that deliver tangible results. As a Project Manager, Natalie oversees internal and external initiatives that bring industry and education together. She is dedicated to showing students and teachers that career pathways are rarely linear, helping them navigate the diverse opportunities available in modern aerospace. About the Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) for Aerospace The Aerospace GISP provides a unique platform for the education sector and industry to collaborate. The program exposes students and teachers to real-world learning experiences, assisting them in making informed career choices and identifying direct pathways to employment. Through stakeholder engagement, steering committees, and industry partnerships, the program ensures the next generation is ready to lead in a high-tech workforce. Why Aerospace Matters Now The aerospace industry is reaching new heights, with Queensland already serving as a hub for half of the world’s top 10 aerospace companies. The sector is currently focused on the research, design, and development of a wide array of flight vehicles, including: Aeroplanes and rotorcraft Uncrewed aircraft (drones) Rockets and spacecraft, such as satellites Benefits for Students With the industry’s rapid growth, there is a critical need for young people to enter roles in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) to ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness. Furthermore, the rise of space-enabled services is driving demand for rocket testing and launch operations, creating cutting-edge career opportunities for students ready to look toward the stars. Connect with the Aerospace Gateway Schools: Website: aerospacegatewayschools.com.au LinkedIn: Aerospace Gateway Schools FB/Insta: @AerospaceGISP Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Land Warfare episode, sponsored by American Rheinmetall, Dr. Gian Gentile, a retired US Army colonel who is now a senior historian at the Rand Corporation think tank's Arroyo Center, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the latest on the Ukraine war including on the role of unmanned ground vehicles, lessons from the conflict, how armies learn lessons and whether the US Army is inculcating those lessons in its $252 billion 2027 spending request, how the need for more powerful electromagnetic and air defense capabilities as well as drones for surveillance will shape future vehicles, his new Korea Regional Review article “Ukraine War Ground Combat and its Implications for a Possible Future War Along the Korean DMZ,” the threat posed by Russia as Moscow continues to fight in Ukraine and increasingly provoke NATO's Baltic nations, priorities for Europe as nations rebuild their ground combat capabilities, and the role of land forces in the IndoPacific.

(May 26, 2026) What is GKN aerospace?? Their fines and penalties over the years. Los Angeles crime has supposedly dropped and is still a hot mayor’s race topic. Pope Leo uses first major Papal text to warn about the dangers of AI. FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp will move from U.S. to Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on “UFO Disclosure” a science fiction writer and actual racist claims the CIA is working with genetic-testing companies to find white, Nordic aliens. Alongside the talking point about giving amnesty to assumed criminals working on black-projects — assuming the stories are true and that these people on the inside have some desire to give up their work — another talking point about “ontological shock” has begun circulating too. Ross Coulthart is pushing this idea while claiming the government is consulting with religious experts. But didn't we hear the same thing from religious experts a few weeks ago, a story that turned out to be inaccurate? Now we have a second batch of UFO files released and, as with the first batch, we are told they are another step towards disclosure. So what exactly is disclosure then? As with war and peace in Iran, or the existence of Epstein files, the UFO subject both changes and stays the same every week. What we were told yesterday is denied today and then re-acknowledged tomorrow, only to be denied the following day. Nearly every report about ex-government workers or current officials comes back to the same cast of characters: unnamed people, Jeremy Corbell, George Knaapp, Luis Elizondo, etc., the latter who have a long history of selling fake UFOs. In the case of Anna Paulina Luna, she says evidence shows things exist from other worlds — dot, dot, dot, in her personal opinion. It also turns out much of what the Pentagon has engaged with are merely balloons. https://nypost.com/2023/03/21/ufo-believing-pentagon-bosses-missed-spy-craft-for-years/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-what-i-learned-as-the-u-s-governments-ufo-hunter/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XD4gQS_-qY*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the outlook for the latest round of talks between Washington and Tehran as US forces strike Iranian bases accused of threatening American warships and aircraft; the prospect of a US credibility gap and what it means; Washington's plans for Cuba and why they're immaterial; GOP senators rebel against President Trump's compensation fund for allies and White House ballroom plans, jeopardizing reconciliation funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon; themes from last week's congressional hearings; and a look at the week ahead in Washington and beyond.

En Capital Intereconomía seguimos la apertura del Ibex 35 y del resto de bolsas europeas en una sesión marcada por la tensión geopolítica, los bancos centrales y el comportamiento del mercado de bonos. En el análisis de mercados, Pablo García, director de DIVACONS-Alphavalue, repasa el impacto internacional de la crisis en Oriente Próximo, con movimientos destacados en Asia y la decisión de Sri Lanka de subir tipos de interés en 100 puntos básicos, mientras el Bank of Japan sigue monitorizando la situación. También analiza la situación de Indra, cuyo consejo decide hoy el relevo de José Vicente de los Mozos, con Recasens como favorito para asumir el cargo de CEO. Sobre la mesa, las tensiones internas de gobernanza y el creciente interés estratégico en plena semana de la feria Aerospace. En clave de inversión, Pablo García apuesta por aumentar exposición a renta fija, especialmente en bono británico, bund alemán y T-Bond estadounidense, ante la normalización de curvas y las expectativas de tipos. Además, se analiza el giro eléctrico de Ferrari frente a las dudas de Porsche y Lamborghini ante la débil demanda de vehículos eléctricos de lujo. El programa se completa con el consultorio de bolsa junto a Juan Ignacio Marrón, analista independiente y fundador de Inversores Institucionales.

Authorities in Southern California say the threat of a major chemical explosion at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove has been eliminated.

Luis Elizondo, former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), discusses his decision to resign from the Pentagon in 2017. Frustrated by the bureaucracy's refusal to acknowledge unusual aerial systems interfering with military platforms, he wrote a final appeal to Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Elizondo details his transition from a counterintelligence career to leading a secret program focused on UAPs. Initially skeptical, he was recruited by Dr. Jim Lacatski, who warned him not to let analytic bias hinder his understanding of these real, national security-threatening phenomena. (1/4)V

75 Milliarden Dollar Börsenvolumen, 1,75 Billionen Bewertung und Visionen von Mars-Kolonien bis KI-Rechenzentren im All: Elon Musk plant mit SpaceX den größten Börsengang der Geschichte. Doch wie viel Substanz steckt wirklich hinter dem gigantischen Hype? Warum Starlink inzwischen wichtiger ist als Raketenstarts, weshalb SpaceX trotz Milliardenumsätzen noch Verlust macht und warum Musk angeblich sogar astrologische Konstellationen für den Börsengang im Blick hatte. Außerdem: die boomende Space Economy, eine deutsche Raumfahrt-Aktie, die senkrecht geht – und die Frage, ob hier gerade das nächste globale Super-Monopol entsteht. Fragen und Anregungen an: brichtaundbell@gmail.com

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Edwards, Senior Advisor on Materials and Manufacturing at 47G, Utah's Aerospace and Defense Association, and one of the original regional leaders behind what became AMCC. Jeff and I go back more than a decade to the early days of the EDA Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) program, where he was doing the hard, unglamorous work of organizing Utah's advanced manufacturing ecosystem before most people knew what that meant.We start where Jeff is now at 47G and then dig into the remarkable backstory behind it. Jeff traces the origins of Utah's advanced composites industry from its roots in Cold War missile programs to now, through the patient, deliberate work of building the Utah advanced materials and manufacturing ecosystem from the ground up, one relationship and one data point at a time. It's a textbook case study in how a region can identify a niche, build an ecosystem of support around it, and turn it into a world-class cluster.We also talk about what IMCP meant for Utah and for the broader national network. Jeff shares examples of how peer learning across IMCP regions led directly to new programs back home, from carbon fiber recycling to succession planning for family-owned defense suppliers. And we dig into the broader case of why regions can't afford to race to the bottom or go it alone, and what it looks like in practice to build the collaborative, multi-stakeholder structures that can actually move the needle. Thanks to Jeff for a great conversation, give it a listen! Links to Learn More:Find Jeff on LinkedIn.Explore 47G's body of work.Follow AMCC on Linkedin.Find Matt on Linkedin.Visit our website.AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US Air Force has ambitious plans, which even the proposed budget increases for fiscal 27 might not cover. Former Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter joins us with the analysis, including looks ahead at how CCAs, a new heavy bomber, and a future airlifter might not be what we think. Plus the week's headlines in airpower. Powered by GE Aerospace!

Learn more about GCAD here: https://gabelli.com/ticker/gcad/ Global defense budgets are rising at a pace not seen since the Cold War. With a record $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget request on the table, NATO allies accelerating procurement to 3.5% of GDP, and ongoing conflict demanding urgent replenishment, the investment case for aerospace & defense has rarely been more compelling. Join us for an expert conversation with the portfolio manager of The Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF, GCAD, Lieutenant Colonel G. Anthony Bancroft, USMCR, a decorated F/A-18 fighter pilot who brings rare operational perspective to defense investing. Moderated by Daniel Gleim, Gabelli Aerospace & Defense Research Analyst based in Zurich. This webinar was recorded live on May 20th, 2026 at 11am ET. Topics Covered: • Why defense spending remains historically low relative to GDP and history • The Iran conflict and its impact on air defense demand and drone economics • Missile production surge: LMT, RTX, LHX, and the supplier ecosystem • How GCAD differs from passive defense ETFs and broad market indexes • Record industry backlogs and what they signal for multi-year revenue visibility • NATO allies' accelerating budgets: a $400B+ incremental spending opportunity • Defense sector correlation to markets and role in portfolio construction 0:00 Tony Bancroft's Background 2:20 GCAD ETF Overview 4:30 Aerospace Industry 12:27 Defense Industry 19:40 Current Conflicts 26:44 How to invest in Aerospace & Defense: GCAD ETF 29:38 Albany International (AIN) - Stock Idea 34:35 RENK - Euro Stock Idea 36:27 Audience Q&A 43:47 Contact Us 44:33 Important Disclosures To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the Louisiana legislature's efforts to attract a major aerospace company, potentially SpaceX. New laws provide tax breaks and lawsuit protections for a massive coastal land acquisition for space operations.1953

Dr. Sampriti Bhattacharyya, the founder and CEO of Navier — an innovative company that's developed scalable, hybrid-electric hydrofoil technologies to for faster and more efficient commercial or military vessels — joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the technology and how it can revolutionize military and commercial maritime operations; the importance of hybrid-electric propulsion especially to stealthy applications; learning lessons from past programs to craft better future solutions; access to capital in a competitive innovation market; doing business with the Pentagon as it seeks to change what it buys and how; and how best to create an innovative national technological ecosystem.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Bryan Perkins, Founder & CEO of Novaria Group, a Fort Worth-based aerospace manufacturer he started in 2011 and sold to Arcline last November for $2.2 billion. Bryan didn't set out to be in aerospace. He needed a job. But once he was in, he saw a niche nobody else wanted - high-mix, low-volume, esoteric parts that go under the radar - and spent 15 years rolling up 27 companies into one of the biggest businesses most people have never heard of. His North Star from the start was TransDigm, a company he'd been studying since his 20s. Chris and Bryan unpack the full operator's playbook behind that arc, how his thinking has evolved across a family office, KKR, and now Arcline, and where the entire aerospace ecosystem is headed by 2030. They discuss: Why you can't outmanage a bad capital structure - and what most lower middle market PE gets wrong about underwriting How Bryan built a roll-up that produces 80-90% proprietary deal flow, and the patience it takes to do that Why commoditization is an immediate no, and how the "layer cake" of process IP, material science, and unit economics creates moats most people can't see What an arranged marriage with private equity actually looks like, across three different capital partners Why he thinks the world still won't have enough airplanes by 2030, and how the new space economy is reshaping demand The decadal-thinking, "win the day" mindset behind a 15-year compounding machine Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:22 "You Can't Outmanage a Bad Capital Structure"05:00 Underwriting Deals12:17 Novaria's Strategy in Plain English15:04 IP Moats Over Commoditization17:04 Why Making an Aerospace Washer Is Harder Than You Think21:56 Business Model Business vs. Single-Product Business27:07 Patience and Decadal Thinking as a Proprietary Deal Flow Strategy30:49 How Unglamorous Early Jobs Build Real Credibility38:01 Centralized Controls, Decentralized Operations44:44 Leveling Up: Founders Who Start with the End in Mind55:11 What Is an Institutional Compounder?1:03:05 TransDigm as North Star - Carving a Differentiated Strategy1:08:41 Why Aerospace and Automotive Factory Playbooks Don't Transfer1:14:10 The Road to 2030: Demand Surge, Space Economy & New Aircraft Design ----- Presented by Airshare: Trusted across the country for fractional ownership, jet cards, charter, and aircraft management, Airshare gives you a smarter way to fly private - a days-based fractional model that delivers 20 days a year of unlimited flight time on the Phenom 300 or Challenger 3500. Go to flyairshare.com to learn more. ----- Sponsored by Collateral Partners: Collateral Partners builds institutional-grade investor materials for private credit, private equity, real estate, and family office firms - the kind of marketing collateral that helps you close capital. Learn more at collateral.com/fort. ----- Chris on Social Media: X: https://x.com/fortworthchris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Visit our website: https://www.powerspod.com/Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the drop in European defense stock prices on investor perceptions that the Ukraine war is ending, mitigating the need for European military modernization, despite the ongoing war and the continuing threat posed by Russia; US defense budget outlook as Senate and House conduct hearings as lawmakers plot a third reconciliation package to bolster spending; bipartisan skepticism about the cost of the Iran war and future impact on operations and maintenance in the wake of the conflict; a look at the Defense Autonomous Working Group fund; President Trump shifts on Taiwan in the wake of summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing during which the Chinese leader made clear his focus on absorbing the island democracy and the US leader sees an opportunity to realize his “grand bargain” between the world's leading economies and military powers; and a look at the week ahead in Washington and beyond.

What happens when an Air Force engineer with experience in intelligence, venture capital, and deep tech startups starts applying quantum-inspired computing to some of the hardest problems in aerospace and defense? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Nathan Mason, VP of Strategic Growth at BQP, to unpack how quantum-inspired software is already helping organizations solve massive computational challenges without waiting years for fully mature quantum hardware. Nathan shared his fascinating career journey from military service after 9/11 through the intelligence community, business school, venture investing, and ultimately into the world of advanced simulation and optimization. He emphasized how data-driven thinking shaped his approach to high-stakes decision making and why gut instinct alone no longer suffices in an era driven by AI, complex systems, and operational risk. His insights provide valuable guidance for those interested in careers at the intersection of tech and aerospace. We also explored a question many business leaders are asking right now: what does "quantum in practice" actually look like today? Nathan explained how BQP is applying quantum-inspired approaches on existing CPUs and GPUs to improve simulation accuracy, accelerate modeling workloads, and help aerospace organizations make faster, smarter engineering decisions without simply throwing more hardware at the problem. This shows the tangible progress already happening, inspiring the audience with real-world impact. The discussion also tackled the commercial realities behind deep tech innovation. Nathan spoke candidly about the funding challenges facing startups working in quantum and defense technologies, emphasizing that moving beyond theory into operational deployment is difficult but achievable. This perspective encourages the audience to see obstacles as opportunities for innovation and persistence. Toward the end of the episode, Nathan shared thoughtful advice for students, engineers, and professionals looking to build careers in AI, aerospace, quantum, and defense. His message was simple but powerful: stay curious, keep learning, and never underestimate how a single conversation can completely change your career trajectory. If you've ever wondered how quantum computing moves from science fiction headlines into real-world business value, this episode offers a practical and honest perspective on how quantum-inspired software is already making a difference in aerospace and defense industries today. Useful Links Connect with Nathan Mason on LinkedIn Learn More about BQP Please check the partners of the Tech Tech Talks Network Learn more about the NordLayer Browser Visit Denodo.com

Vern Raburn's attempt to mass-produce low-cost airplanes was a flop. Was Eclipse the forerunner to today's air mobility ventures? Guest columnist Richard Aboulafia and retired editor Fred George join Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Graham Warwick to explore Raburn's legacy after his passing in late April. --- At Space Tech Expo USA, the Space Tech Challenge Awards, Roundtables, and STAR Pavilion connect execution-ready innovations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial operators actively seeking them Learn More

An upcoming resupply mission will carry tumor samples to the International Space Station for research. Experiments in microgravity have yielded shocking results: Some tumors triple in size in just 10 days—the kind of growth that could take 10 years on Earth. What does that mean for science, and for astronauts?  Joining Ira to discuss this new frontier in cancer research are hematologist Catriona Jamieson and aerospace engineer Meenal Datta. Guests:  Dr. Catriona Jamieson is a hematologist at the UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center in California. Dr. Meenal Datta studies the physics of cancer at the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering in Indiana. Other episodes you may enjoy: How A Fringe Idea Led To Lifesaving Cancer Treatments To Get Ready For Mars, NASA Studies How The Body Changes In Space Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Zimmerman discusses private sector aerospace growth, including SpaceX's potential expansion in Louisiana. He highlights the success of vertically integrated companies like Rocket Lab and new private space station ventures involving multiple international partners. (15/16)1932

Is a bigger bomb always a better bomb? Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments say no, and make their case in a new study. We'll break down the details, including how tactical innovations become strategic advantages. Plus the week's headlines in airpower. Powered by GE Aerospace!

Oil is $100, airline losses are starting to show up, and Spirit's collapse is exposing just how hard it is to run an ultra-low-cost model when low cost has disappeared. Any one of those signals could make buyers cautious. Taken together, they should raise a bigger question: why are buyers inside middle-market aerospace and defense still leaning in? Public aerospace companies are still trading at strong multiples. Strategics still have currency. Private equity is still chasing platforms. Founder-owned businesses with real capabilities are still getting serious attention. Middle-market aerospace may be feeling pressure, but it is not behaving like a fragile market. What makes this part of the industry so unusual is that value is not tied to one clean growth story. Commercial airlines may be exposed to fuel prices. Ultra-low-cost carriers may struggle when “low cost” disappears from the system. But the middle market is full of companies supporting business aviation, defense, engine work, MRO, parts, certifications, and long-standing product lines that remain incredibly hard to replace. This is why buyers are not just chasing growth. They are chasing durability. In a world where many sectors are being disrupted quickly, aerospace and defense still reward businesses that can do difficult, regulated, safety-critical work consistently. In this episode, I sit down with Bill Alderman for our 300th episode of the Aerospace Executive podcast and for Bill's 25th year in the business. In this conversation, we unpack what the market is really telling us right now: where the strength is real, where the risks are starting to show, and why the best buyers in this industry still understand something tourists often miss: that aerospace rewards people who think long term.   You'll also learn; Why $100 oil is not an immediate market killer, but could become a serious drag if it stays elevated What airline losses may be signaling, and why Spirit's collapse is not necessarily the canary in the coal mine Why rich public market multiples give aerospace buyers more room to pay attractive prices How business aviation flight hours, fractional ownership, and OEM backlogs are strengthening the aftermarket story Why “capacity,” maintenance demand, and physical capability continue to matter in an AI-disrupted economy What makes aerospace and defense more durable than many other sectors Why carve-outs and spin-offs can unlock focus, energy, and operational performance How companies can become too large and lose the focus that made individual divisions valuable Why brands like Bendix, Slick, and other long-standing product names still carry enormous value in the maintenance hangar What private equity “tourists” often misunderstand about aerospace and defense Why industry knowledge matters when owning companies that support safety-critical systems The difference between making money in aerospace and respecting the long-term responsibility that comes with owning aerospace assets   About the Guest William H. Alderman (Bill) is the Founding Partner of Alderman & Company. Bill is an M&A specialist in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry with over $2 billion in mergers and acquisition-related transactions to his name. Before founding Alderman & Company in 2001, Bill worked for 15 years on Wall Street and in the Aerospace & Defense Industry, principally on M&A transactions in the middle market. His employers included BT Securities, Fieldstone, and General Electric. Bill is a Securities Principal registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and has four securities industry licenses (Series 7, 24, 63, and 65). Bill is a commercial pilot and owns and operates a Cirrus SR22. URL Link: https://www.aldermanco.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamalderman/ About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF-trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level executives in sales and operations across the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, the International Aviation Women's Association, and the SOCAL Aviation Association.

John Hardie analyzes the unusual appointment of an army general to lead Russia's Aerospace Forces. Despite high losses, Russia's battlefield gains remain slow, while Ukraine continues to have success with long-range strikes and drones. (16/16)November 1939

Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fundamental trade imbalances are unlikely to be resolved. (8/16)1943 GREATER EAST ASIA CONFERENCE

Washington State just lost another manufacturer. Janicki Industries — one of the Pacific Northwest's premier aerospace fabricators — has chosen Montana and Idaho over Washington, citing the state's hostile regulatory and tax climate. It's not a surprise. It's a pattern.Sean breaks down why Janicki's decision is the predictable result of Olympia's decade-long war on productive industry. High labor costs, aggressive environmental mandates, an unpredictable capital-gains tax regime, and a Democrat supermajority that treats manufacturing as an afterthought have made Washington one of the hardest places in the West to run a factory. Montana and Idaho didn't poach Janicki. Olympia handed them over.The downstream math is brutal. Aerospace supply-chain jobs multiply — every skilled fabrication position supports several more in logistics, tooling, and engineering services. Those wages, that tax base, those careers are now leaving with the company. Boeing's slow-motion Seattle exodus proved the template. Janicki is just the latest chapter in a story WA Democrats refuse to read.Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of the stories Pacific Northwest media won't touch.

On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss why the end of the Iran war would be good news for the US defense industry; what to expect the upcoming summit between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping; how nations worldwide are realigning defense purchases to reduce their dependence on US suppliers without alarming Washington; US defense budget deliberations as lawmakers return to the Capitol; what happens if Democrats won't retake the House or Senate; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's video lambasting heritage contractors while touting commercial and fixed-price contract terms as outlined by the president's recent executive order; first quarter earnings thoughts; and a look at the week ahead in Washington and beyond.