Durban’s Comeback, Airshow Tragedy & FAA Evacuation Reality Check

🎙️ EPISODE SNAPSHOT From world-class beachfronts to a shocking aviation incident, this week’s episode takes you from the sunny shores of Durban to the hard truths of aviation safety. We unpack the last-minute airshow that ended in tragedy, explore why evacuations remain one of the most poorly executed flight deck procedures, and question whether the FAA’s 90-second evacuation rule is grounded in reality. Plus: sports pride, airline bans, eVTOL funding moves, and why South Africa must value its current aviators as much as the next generation.

⏱️ TIME-STAMPED FLIGHT PLAN

00:00 – Welcome & Durban family trip highlights

00:24 – South African pride & upcoming UFC + Springbok clashes

00:37 – National Aviation Summit & last-minute airshow announcement

01:28 – Durban’s remarkable transformation and tourism revival

09:13 – Airshow tragedy: Extra 300 crash and safety culture concerns

18:07 – Senator Tammy Duckworth calls for FAA evacuation rule review

22:17 – Why evacuations are often poorly executed in training and real life

23:17 – Delta crash lawsuit: pilot experience under scrutiny

26:01 – Emirates bans power banks on flights starting Oct 1

28:12 – Eve Air Mobility secures $230M with Embraer ties

29:44 – South African sports weekend: DRAs vs Chimaev & Bokke vs Australia

37:14 – Aviation commentary: Supporting current aviators over “next-gen” events

40:25 – Closing thoughts & weekend send-off

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