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On a summer evening in 1996, a Boeing 747 vanished from the skies off Long Island and nobody could agree on what happened. Hundreds of witnesses. Countless theories, so what happened? 👇 youtu.be/DHHeGrvuAhg

From Petter and the team behind Mentour Pilot comes something new. Black Box our new channel expands investigations beyond the cockpit, into cities, ports, dams and more. Check it out!👇 youtu.be/xo4Jg6vzDlA

This 90 year old aerodynamics trick could revolutionise modern aviation, so why aren't we using it? Laminar flow could cut fuel burn more than a whole new engine, so are things about to finally change? Let's find out! 👇 youtu.be/xk8QcL1badw

On January 26th, 2020. A helicopter crashed into the hillside in the city of Calabasas California, amongst the passengers was Kobe Bryant, who was meticulous about safety when it comes to travelling. So how did this happen? Let's find out👇 youtu.be/JO6Zz5sXoDo

A former RAF Red Arrow pilot who spent years defending UK airspace, including intercepting 10 bombers now flies passengers on the 787. In this episode Petter and Ben will discuss how different those worlds really are! youtu.be/KceiMzbDe5s

UPS just retired their entire MD11 fleet. So why is FedEx bringing theirs back? Well it's quite a story so let's dive right in and find out! 👇 youtu.be/MSEi29MF6QY

What makes the C-130 Hercules the longest-produced aircraft in history? With over 71 years of continuous production, what makes it so special? Let's find out! 👇 youtu.be/9TAlgh69MtI

On August 27th, 2006, Comair Flight 5191 made a devastating wrong turn by the time they realised something was wrong it was already too late. This is the full story of Comair Flight 5191. 👇 youtu.be/3sEskpAYw7g

A passenger on a flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv thought it would be funny to name their phone hotspot something a little different. In this episode, Ben and Peter break down what actually happens when a security threat is reported mid-flight. 👇 youtu.be/EOwElN-Ggvw

Will Airbus become the next Boeing going from crisis to crisis? With so much focus on Boeing's troubles in recent years, Airbus rushed out emergency software updates for around 6,000 A320s. So, what's going on? Let's find out youtu.be/xftd6yXOm9g

This crash was one of the deadliest disasters in Libya ever and the first accident for Afriqiyah Airways ever. So what happened? Find out below 👇 youtu.be/tyvKZUxwPYs

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner broke with tradition by ditching bleed air completely in favour of an all electric system... So, why did they do it? Let's find out! youtube.com/watch?v=q7o_w7…

Everything that could go wrong went wrong for Miami Air flight 293. A broken thrust reverser, failed air conditioning, and 4 hours of delays were just the beginning... Today we will be covering the full story, check it out below 👇 youtu.be/CG8XziSdLgg

Petter and Ben break down why experience doesn't make you immune to mistakes and the simple checks that save lives in aviation in today's episode of Captains Speaking. Listen below! 👇🎧 youtu.be/cjSOnZM8aO0

The B-2 looks a little different, just a dark angular wing that by the rules of aerodynamics shouldn’t really work. An aircraft is fundamentally unstable, and impossible for a human to control on its own. So, how does it fly? Let's find out!👇 youtu.be/BLtzjP1_3nQ

In today's news roundup, we cover aviation news you might have missed! Boeing 737 Max 10 progress and production updates, low-cost airline mergers and Starlink Wi-Fi debates and much more! Check it out!👇 youtu.be/PJ6IdxBnZOs

The Boeing 737 is one of the most successful aircraft ever built, today we'll take a look at how a decision from the 1970s shaped the future of the 737 for decades. Check out the full story👇 youtu.be/-7eG3CJ0OZY

TWA Flight 514 was not brought down by weather or mechanical failure, but by a misunderstanding shared across the aviation system. The result of this accident changed aviation forever… See the full story below👇 youtu.be/2E-4hmLqoLc

In our first episode back of 2026 for Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben discuss system failures, information overload and a little bit about managing daily life in the modern world. Check it out!🎧👇 youtu.be/R60TVu7VJuA

The media reported that an aircraft suddenly stopped climbing, declared an emergency, and then with no pilot input, the aircraft chose an airport, talked to air traffic control, flew the approach, and landed itself! So, is this story true? Let's find out: youtu.be/8cTCuAjMAr8