FlightGlobal Focus is your essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Tune in twice weekly: Friday for a concise news briefing and Monday for in-depth analysis on a rotating agenda spanning airlines, defence and aerospace. Stay informed with expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal.
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FlightGlobal Focus is your essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. Tune in twice weekly: Friday for a concise news briefing and Monday for in-depth analysis on a rotating agenda spanning airlines, defence and aerospace. Stay informed with expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal.
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
FlightGlobal at Farnborough: what to expect as 2026 edition opens
<p>This year's Farnborough air show kicks off as airlines grapple with the fallout from the Middle East conflict. </p><p>Meanwhile, governments around the world are seeking to dramatically expand the production of defence equipment amid geopolitical volatility. </p><p>The entire FlightGlobal team is at Farnborough this week to cover the news as it happens. In this episode, find out what the key themes are this year, in defence, aerospace and airlines. </p><p>FlightGlobal's Americas defence reporter Ryan Finnerty joins defence managing editor Greg Waldron, Asia airlines editor Alfred Chua and aerospace managing editor Jon Hemmerdinger this week. </p>
July 14, 2026
How Rolls-Royce is putting its Trent 1000 troubles behind it
<p>One of two engine choices for the Boeing 787, the Trent 1000 has faced durability challenges as thrust demands have increased across the Dreamliner fleet. However, the manufacturer has been working hard on a series of enhancements that it is now rolling out, leading to dramatic improvements to time on wing. </p><p>In an interview with Murdo Morrison, Rachel Walker, senior vice-president for the Trent 1000, explains how the programme is progressing, and why Rolls-Royce is convinced it is already changing perceptions of the product.</p>
July 13, 2026
All eyes on EasyJet as airline earnings season kicks off
<p>This week, we discuss EasyJet and look at the ongoing acquisition attempts of the European low-cost operator. Plus, we examine the key issues and themes as airlines prepare to report their financial results. </p><p>FlightGlobal’s Europe airlines reporter Kerry Reals and contributing airlines editor Graham Dunn join Asia airlines editor Alfred Chua to discuss these developments. </p>
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