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The Captain & Kennedy Air Show

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Samuel Lilley
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Captain Steeeve, Retired Airline Captain, and Steve Kennedy, Retired Air Traffic Controller, talk through the aviation world, aimed at aviators and the passengers in the back of an airplane. Answering questions on current day events and interviewing guests with a range from other airline media influencers to state senators.

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Captain Steeeve and Kennedy Steve kick off this episode of The Air Show with the viral “tantrum pilot” incident involving N30CV. They break down what happened, give their perspective from inside the aviation world, and answer some of the biggest ques... more

Captain Steeeve and Kennedy Steve kick off the show with the latest aviation updates, along with a little FBI investigation talk from Kennedy’s time working in the control tower.

Then, the conversation turns deeply personal with a powerful, immersiv... more

In this episode of The Air Show, Captain Steeeve and Kennedy Steve sit down to talk about the current state of air traffic control and the challenges facing the aviation industry.

They discuss how air traffic control works, why the system is under s... more

In this episode of The Air Show, Captain Steeeve and Kennedy Steve sit down to talk through the current state of aviation in the media space.

They start by covering a few recent events and conversations happening in the aviation world, then are join... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Lilley
Father of Samuel Lilley, FO on Flight 5342
Family advocate for aviation safety
Episode: What Must Change After the DCA Crash? | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Sheri Lilley
Mother/stepmother of Samuel Lilley
Family advocate for aviation safety
Episode: What Must Change After the DCA Crash? | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Ted Budd
United States Senator from North Carolina, member of the Commerce Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Will AI Replace Pilots? A U.S. Senator Responds | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Ryan (Max Afterburner)
Pilot and influencer known as Max Afterburner, YouTube channel
Max Afterburner
Episode: The Air Show | The State of Aviation in the Media Space

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Apple Podcasts
#33
United States/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#35
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#164
Germany/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#5
Ireland/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#26
Israel/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#34
Austria/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#134
Ireland/Leisure

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Must Change After the DCA Crash? | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Q: What are the core safety gaps identified after the DCA incident?
The core gaps include insufficient automatic awareness of surrounding traffic, gaps in ADS-B deployment, and the lack of integrated cockpit traffic information for both rotary and fixed-wing operations, all of which contribute to near-misses and accidents.
Will AI Replace Pilots? A U.S. Senator Responds | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Q: There's got to be some sort of pressure on you because you're living in two worlds—balancing industry interests with the public good. How do you handle that in policy making?
The Senator describes balancing industry input from Boeing, Airbus, and others with public safety and efficiency needs, emphasizing the importance of practical, scalable reforms and timely adoption of technology like AI and Paraton, while ensuring regulations keep pace with innovation.
Will AI Replace Pilots? A U.S. Senator Responds | The Captain & Kennedy Air Show
Q: Any last thoughts before we jump to the interview with Senator Budd?
The hosts reflect that modernizing ATC is necessary to stay ahead of the curve, with optimism that technological upgrades and funding can deliver a safer, more efficient system by the end of the decade, while recognizing the political and regulatory challenges involved.
The Air Show | The State of Aviation in the Media Space
Q: How do you approach responsibility and transparency when discussing aviation incidents or policy changes?
The hosts emphasize transparency, citing sources, and the importance of accuracy. They discuss the need to avoid sensationalism, to consider the impact on families, and to engage in constructive dialogue with policymakers and the flying public. They also highlight that mistakes should be acknowledged and corrected publicly to maintain trust.
The Air Show | The State of Aviation in the Media Space
Q: Can you tell us about your journey from Thunderbird to Max Afterburner and what motivated you to start creating content?
Ryan describes growing up in a military family, the inspiration from his father's fighter pilot career, attending ROTC and training, his Thunderbird experience, and eventually transitioning to commercial aviation while pursuing content creation part-time before committing to Max Afterburner full-time. The move was driven by a desire to tell aviation stories, educate the public, and influence the perception of aviation in a positive way.

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