In this milestone episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike officially bring the show to video for the very first time.

This special episode goes behind the scenes into their home studio setups, aviation memorabilia, podcast gear, and how the show is evolving from a traditional audio podcast into a full video aviation podcast experience.

But it’s not just about the studios — the conversation dives deep into real-world aviation and airline industry topics, including:

✈️ Episode topics:

• First-ever Black Box Aviation video episode

• Podcast evolution from audio to video

• Airline industry changes

• Cargo aviation vs passenger airlines

• Pilot career pathways

• Airline retirement and 401k structures

• Fleet modernization

• MD-11 legacy aircraft discussion

• Airline business models

• Premium seating strategies

• Real pilot lifestyle realities

• Aviation industry economics

• Behind-the-scenes airline operations

This episode blends aviation insight, pilot experience, and industry analysis in a way only airline professionals can deliver — real conversations, no corporate filters.

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