Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode Amber Elias is joined by Airline Business editor and FlightGlobal’s airlines managing editor, Lewis Harper.
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First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Listeners can get a discount for a new subscription to Airline Business with the code ABPODCAST and to FlightGlobal with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode Ryan Finnerty is joined by Craig Hoyle and Greg Waldron.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Amber Elias is joined by Jon Hemmerdinger and Howard Hardee who are on the ground in Las Vegas at the NBAA business aviation trade show.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, FlightGlobal’s aerospace editor Dominic Perry is joined by Jon Hemmerdinger, FlightGlobal's aerospace managing editor in the US.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Amber Elias is joined by FlightGlobal’s aerospace editor Dominic Perry.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Alfred Chua, airlines editor for Asia-Pacific, is joined by Lewis Harper, Airline Business editor and FlightGlobal’s airlines managing editor.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Amber Elias is joined by Lewis Harper, Airline Business editor and FlightGlobal’s airlines managing editor.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, FlightGlobal’s Asia Managing Editor Greg Waldron is joined by FlightGlobal’s European Defence Editor and Flight International Editor, Craig Hoyle.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Amber Elias is joined by FlightGlobal’s Americas Defence Reporter, Ryan Finnerty.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace. Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
In this episode, Dominic Perry, FlightGlobal’s aerospace editor in London, is joined by FlightGlobal aerospace managing editor Jon Hemmerdinger in the USA and FlightGlobal aerospace and air transport editor David Kaminski-Morrow, in London.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace.
In this news focus episode, Amber Elias is joined by FlightGlobal’s European Defence Editor and Flight International Editor, Craig Hoyle to discuss the availability of advanced features and upgrades to the Typhoon combat aircraft.
Further reading
US lawmakers seek to limit KC-46 purchases and extend KC-135 service amid engineering concerns
Serial production of re-engined Be-200 could begin in three years: Russian trade minister
UK industry looks to accelerate Typhoon capability boost via ECRS Mk2 radar
Aeralis advances Prestwick final assembly pact for proposed jet trainer
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace.
In this airlines focus episode, Alfred Chua, airlines editor for Asia-Pacific is joined by Howard Hardee, Americas aviation reporter, for the second deep dive episode from the airlines team, examining the airlines that have caught our eye this year and looking at their challenges and opportunities and what they tell us about the wider market. This week, we take a look at United Airlines, a recent winner at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace.
In this news focus episode, Amber Elias is joined by FlightGlobal’s Defence Managing Editor, Greg Waldron to discuss his recent trip to Australia to see the ghost bat in action.
Further reading:
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone demonstrates capabilities at Australian test range
Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat demonstrates autonomous capabilities ahead of weapons testing milestone
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace.
In this defence focus episode Ryan Finnerty and Craig Hoyle discuss the future of the second largest air force in the world (the US navy) and why its new training jet doesn't need to be able to land on an aircraft carrier.
Further reading:
The Future of Naval Aviation: A Conversation with VADM Cheever
US Navy air boss outlines vision for carrier-based sixth-generation fighter
Boeing MQ-25 autonomous refuelling aircraft to begin US Navy shipboard integration in 2026
US Navy ditches field carrier landing requirement for T-45 Goshawk replacement
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace.
In this news focus episode, Amber Elias is joined by Americas Defence Reporter, Ryan Finnerty to discuss China's recent military parade which offered glimpses of possible new aircraft but produced no major surprises.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace.
In this episode, the FlightGlobal aerospace team discuss Boeing's recovery, how Trump adds to the order book and if Airbus responded.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace.
In this episode, Amber Elias is joined by eerospace managing editor Jon Hemmerdinger, to discuss Boeing's new orders, the return of the 737 Max and delays in certifications under enhanced scrutiny.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus—your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Join the award-winning FlightGlobal team every Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace and every Friday for a concise briefing of the week’s top news stories.
In this episode, Lewis Harper, editor of Airline Business, is joined by Alfred Chua, airlines editor for Asia-Pacific, for the first of three deep dive episodes from the airlines team, examining some airlines that have caught our eye this year and looking at their challenges and opportunities and what they tell us about the wider market. This week, we take a look at ANA, All Nippon Airways, which is Japan's biggest operator and a recent winner at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Join the award-winning FlightGlobal team every Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace and every Friday for a concise briefing of the week’s top news stories.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus—your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Join the award-winning FlightGlobal team every Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence and aerospace and every Fridayfor a concise briefing of the week’s top news stories.
DEFENCE FOCUS: In this episode, Ryan Finnerty, FlightGlobal’s America’s defence reporter, is joined by FlightGlobal’s defence team, including Greg Waldron in Singapore and Craig Hoyle in London, to discuss the recent air battle that took place high above the disputed border between India and Pakistan, and the long-term implications for Indian airpower.
Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email podcast@flightglobal.com
First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.
Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).
