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Flight Paths: Evolution of Aviation and Innovation
This chapter examines the historical development of major aviation companies such as Boeing and Airbus, focusing on their impact on airline pricing and service models. It critiques recent operational strategies in the aerospace industry while exploring the balance between innovation, competition, and the retention of talent.
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Todays show:
Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl joins Jason to discuss the future of supersonic flight (1:18), Boom's vision and test flights (9:25), the evolution of hardware startups (22:29), the future of autonomous aviation (1:17:06), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl joins Jason
(1:18) Commercial flight speed & Concorde history
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(9:25) Boom's XB-1 test flights and airline partnerships
(15:04) Pricing, market comparison, and venture capital's view on hardware startups
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(22:29) Evolution of startup market and hardware innovation
(29:03) Boeing's innovation decline and attracting talent to projects
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(37:42) Working with tech legends and overcoming engine design challenges
(49:14) Cross-discipline innovation
(57:01) Learning from Air France 447 and cockpit safety design
(1:03:36) Cockpit technologies and the MH370 mystery
(1:11:30) Public perception of aviation risks and airport security impact
(1:17:06) The future of autonomous aviation
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