Air India Crash, JetBlue Runway incident, and Brake Temp Mysteries — plus Rolex Stories, Rocky, and Airshow Tales

Air India Crash, JetBlue Runway incident, and Brake Temp Mysteries — plus Rolex Stories, Rocky, and Airshow Tales

Author: The Black Box June 18, 2025 Duration: 1:02:20

Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast with Tom & Mike — where we break down the latest in aviation, travel, and everything you need to know about life in the skies.

This episode is a full plate! We start with the Hot Topic — the Air India incident — and we’re currently working to bring in a safety expert to go even further. We also dissect a JetBlue A220 landing incident at BOS in strong crosswinds, a dramatic heavy landing we recently had ourselves, and a few stories from our time on the ground, from custom suits with Rocky in Hong Kong to a faulty Rolex wristband made by Suzy in Shanghai.

Other highlights include:

  • The chaos and character you find at air shows — and the stories you wish you’d captured at the time.

  • The ins-and-outs of Category I, II, and III ILS approaches.

  • What happens when your brakes overheat after a heavy, high-energy landing — and why a heavy aircraft with weak brakes is a recipe for careful ground operations.

  • The controversy over whether or not to equip aircraft with brake fans (with a funny Air Jamaica story).

  • Our Travel Accessory Review: the Buddew Electric Lunch Box — the perfect way to warm up your meal while you’re on the go.

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