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Class Bravo is a podcast for aviation professionals and enthusiasts created by Ray Gardner and Cory Clark, two airline professionals. Class Bravo is released on a monthly basis and we go in-depth on new technology, airline news, and talk about the crazy things going on in the industry.

Cory Clark & Ray Gardner


    • Jun 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Aviation News - Flight Attendants Attacked, Airbus is Bumping Production Up, Breeze Airways Launches and its Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 14:08


    On this episode of Aviation News by ClassBravo we look at the recent attack leaving a flight attendant with two teeth knocked out, Breeze Airways is launching and why its blue, Airbus is bumping up production and well Boeing has more issues....... 

    Aviation News - Airports Under Attack, Labor Shortages, Criminal Trial for Air France Crash, and the Coast Guard's Dolphins are Facing a part Shortage,

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 14:28


    Aviation News by Class Bravo is a quick 15 to 20 minute podcast to bring you the latest in aviation coving topics from the airlines to manufacturers and even space. On this episode of Aviation News, we talk about airports under attack, a labor shortage threatening the busiest time of the year, the Coast Guard having issues with their Dolphins and a criminal trial that many people are upset about.

    Aviation News - Warren Buffet Talks Airlines, Avelo Launches, Breeze & Airbus, and Space!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 14:49


    This episode of Aviation News by Class Bravo covers comments by Warren Buffet, 90 new airlines taking off with Avelo leading the pack.  We move into talking about manufacturers and airbus developing an autonomous helicopter.  At the end you'll hear about the newest frontier in aviation, Space.

    Aviation News - New Airlines, Boeing Sued, 737 Max, and eVTOL orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 18:14


    Aviation News by Class Bravo is a 15 to 20 minute podcast bringing you the latest in Aviation News. We talk about Airlines, Manufacturers and even new technologies such as eVTOL aircraft.  On this episode we talk about United Airlines being sued for the emergency landing a few months back, a new startup airline called Avelo and how the big guys are pushing back. Later in the show we talk about the Air Force One dispute and how Blade a helicopter operator is ordering some eVTOL aircraft.If you enjoy the show please review us on Apple Podcast or send us a message on our facebook page @ClassBravo  

    The Cost of the MAX, Airline Expenditures, and the Future of Air-to-Air Refueling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 31:41


    On this episode, Ray and Cory discuss the recent charges brought on by the U.S. Justice Department, the ever-growing Amazon Air fleet, airline policies regarding emotional support animals, and capital expenditure plans by the majors during this pandemic.

    Light at the End of the Tunnel, The Return of the MAX, and Hydrogen Powered Flying

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 29:53


    Ray and Cory welcome the news of the COVID vaccine and its hope of normalizing air traffic once again. They also discuss the lifted grounding of the 737 MAX and its impact on a global scale with GOL completing the first passenger flight on the airframe. Finally, is there a competitor to electric aviation? One company is making it happen with hydrogen powered powerplants.

    Flights to Nowhere, 737 Max Test Flights Complete and Passenger Counts on the Rise in the US?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 26:23


    Join Cory and Ray as they rejoice in some "fun news" about scenic flights over Australia, the current status of the 737 Max test flights, and the rising TSA passenger counts in the U.S.

    We're Back and the industry is changing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 27:10


    Ray and Cory get back in the recording studio to talk about the massive effect the Coronavirus has had on the airline industry, including the loss of another regional airline, and those looking to start their careers post aviation school.

    Class Bravo Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 2:58


    Class Bravo is a monthly aviation podcast, by Cory Clark and Ray Gardner, that goes in depth on new technology, breaking news, and talk regarding the good and bad facing all corners of the aviation industry.

    Coronavirus State of the Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 33:34


    On this episode Ray and Cory are back to discuss the effects of the Coronavirus on the airline industry. There are a few other news items that have gone under the radar, including the deal between Boeing and Embraer along with the 737 Max. 

    The Accident Files - Gol Transportes Aereos Flight 1907

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 24:57


    On this special episode of Class Bravo, Ray and Cory discuss the Brazilian tragedy that led to an executive Embraer jet and a commercial airliner to collide taking the lives of 154 people. Who was to blame? The pilots? The Traffic Collision Avoidance System, also known as TCAS? Or Air Traffic Control? This is The Accident Files by Class Bravo.This episode was scripted by Cory Clark and edited by Ray Gardner.

    Coronavirus, Big News from American and Alaska, and of course the 737 Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 29:39


    On this episode, Ray and Cory discuss the effects of the Coronavirus on the airlines, American and Alaska's huge announcement, and the ongoing struggles of the 737 Max.

    Interview: Abbie Ijams, Women In Aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 32:01


    On this episode, Ray and Cory interview Abbie Ijams, the VP of the Gone with the Wind - Women in Aviation Chapter based in Atlanta, GA. Abbie is a safety specialist for Delta Air Lines in their Airport Customer Service division and rated pilot. The discussion revolves around the importance of organizations like WAI to help foster a love of aviation in the next generation of aviators. 

    Kobe Bryant Tragedy, 737 Max Sims, Boeing's 4th Qtr Numbers, US Government Grounds Fleet of Drones & an Innovative Use for Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 34:00


    On this episode of Class Bravo, Cory and Ray remember the victims of the Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy that occurred on January 26, 2020. The guys also discuss what has currently been uncovered from the crash. Simulator manufacturers gear up for a busy 2020 in preparation for when the 737 Max eventually returns to service. Boeing's numbers are down, but are still impressive. The US Government grounds majority of their drone fleet and a South Carolina high school has an innovative use for drones. 

    737 Max Updates & Wrapping up the Interview with Andrew CEO of Hopscotch Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 29:52


    On this episode of Class Bravo, Ray and Cory talk about the most recent developments with the Boeing 737 Max and then dive into part 2 of the interview with Andrew Schmertz the CEO of Hopscotch Air.

    Interview: Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 30:55


    On this episode of Class Bravo, you'll hear Cory & Ray interview Andrew Schmertz the CEO of Hopscotch Air in Part 1 of the interview.  We talk about the air taxi industry, uber elevate, the pilot shortage, illegal charters and some other things that we're certain you'll find interesting.

    2019 Recap - 737 Max, Uber Elevate, Pilot Shortage and plans for 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 16:42


    Cory and Ray recap the top stories from Class Bravo during 2019, including the notorious 737 Max & pilot shortage. They also share their plans for the channel in 2020.

    The Dubai Air Show, Challenges Facing The Industry and Airbus Has Their Own Problems!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 37:30


    On this episode, Cory and Ray talk about the upcoming 2019 Dubai Air Show and what news to expect out of the event. Also, the guys talk about the electric-powered direction the industry is taking and finish up with an issue that you may of not heard about with a particular Airbus aircraft type.

    Boeing's Problems Are Piling Up, A New Airline Named Moxy, and Should You Learn to Fly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 34:27


    On this episode, Ray and Cory talk about Boeing and a new issue they have to contend with. Moxy the new airline and should you learn to fly for personal reasons or to become a commercial pilot.

    737 MAX Update and Its Impact on Airlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 29:03


    On the latest episode of Industry News by Class Bravo, Cory and Ray return to the biggest scandal to touch the commercial aviation industry in the last decade...the Boeing 737 Max. Join the guys as they review the latest details regarding the grounding of the infamous aircraft variant and its overall impact on airlines.

    Self Landing & Electric Airplanes, New Technology, and don't Stowaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 36:31


    An electric airplane, an airplane that lands itself and technology that is moving fast. The big guys need to keep up and start looking at new technologies cause Uber is coming in fast with their air travel.

    The Accident Files "The Lockerbie Bombing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 19:28


    On this special episode of Class Bravo we go back to December 1988 and look into Pan Am Flight 103 the flight that never made it to its final destination. The Lockerbie Bombing took the lives of 270 people inculding 11 people on the ground and was traced back to the Libyan Government but was it really them. This episode was scripted by Cory Clark and edited by Ray Gardner.

    Helicopter Accidents, Amazon's Approved for Drones, Starhopper Competition and Mitsubishi is Buying the CRJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 33:01


    Helicopter News Chinook Bristow Bankruptcy Bristow's New Deal Around the Industry Mitsubishi SpaceX Rocket Amazon Drone

    American's Good Deed, AA's First Quarter Earning, Software Outages, and B737 Max Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 23:15


    Engage with us via our social media and check our website for more updates! Instagram classbravopodcast Twitter @Class_Bravo_ Facebook @classbravo1 If you would like to come on the show, send a message to class.bravo.podcast@gmail.com! References: Feel Good Story American's Earnings 737 MAX 737 MAX Cost Weight & Balance AeroData Outrage Rocker by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    737 Max Debacle Continues, New Technology, Uber for Air Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 29:54


    Our Social Media: http://classbravo.org/ Instagram classbravopodcast Twitter @Class_Bravo_ Facebook @classbravo1 If you would like to come on the show, send a message to class.bravo.podcast@gmail.com! References: 737 MAX Certification Investigation Ethiopian Crash Preliminary Report Uber for Planes Blackbird Previous Companies Attempts New Tech NASA + MIT = New, Lighter Wings Cloud Blackbox Disclaimer: Rocker by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Boeing Manufacturing Issues, NTSB Investigates Atlas Accident, and Southwest Goes to Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 30:07


    On this Episode of Class Bravo, Ray and Cory talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to drones, Boeing’s Air Force contract troubles and Southwest is going to Hawaii.

    Let's Talk About the A380, Helicopters, and the Effects of the Dreaded Pilot Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 47:32


    Let's Talk About the A380, Helicopters, and the Effects of the Dreaded Pilot Shortage. On this episode Ray and Cory go into the discontinuation of the A380, the challenges facing helicopter pilots and the shortage causing chaos around the world as less and less people become pilots and mechanics.

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