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Jon Ostrower

@jonostrower.com
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Endlessly fascinated by things in the sky. Editor-in-chief of @theaircurrent.com, co-host of @theairshowpodcast.com and co-founder of @yawmanflight.com. CNN, WSJ & Flightglobal alum. Standby for news...

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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 29/09/2026
All set up here for Alaska Air Group media day. The airline has announced its next salvo in the premium travel fight, queueing up big new lounges and cabins for the A330, 787 and a lie-flat transcon product on its eventually-incoming 737 Max 10s.
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 27/09/2026
Boeing faces potential 737 Max 10 certification delay as FAA reviews software issue theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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Boeing faces potential 737 Max 10 delay as FAA reviews software issue
Certification timing hinges on federal safety review of flight management software
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 25/09/2026
Airport I most want to visit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_...
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Batman Airport - Wikipedia
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 24/09/2026
New A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (@jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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New A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule
Roughly 500 aircraft in-service and at various stages of manufacture are affected
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 24/09/2026
Unsustainable losses of MQ-9 Reaper fleet spur U.S. Air Force to search for cheaper alternatives theaircurrent.com/defense/mq-9... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Unsustainable losses of MQ-9 Reaper fleet spur U.S. Air Force to search for cheaper alternatives
The Pentagon is rapidly procuring small hybrid-electric drones to fill a critical surveillance capability in the Middle East.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
WaPo statement: @washingtonpost.com
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 21/09/2026
American Airlines will anchor a new West Terminal — built on a site that includes the former Terminal 2 — at Phoenix Sky Harbor. The new terminal is in development now and the first phase could open as soon as 2033.
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 20/09/2026
Start here. youtube.com/@nomads.nati...
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Nomads Nation
The best EDC, travel, & carry gear reviews on the web. Not sure where to start? Check out the links below... 🎒 Looking for your ultimate backpack? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Nomads.Nation/playlists...
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 18/09/2026
The BOJ raised its interest rates after weeks of prodding by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to bolster the yen. That has major implications for U.S. carriers enjoying a boom in Americans traveling to Japan. theaircurrent.com/airlines/whi...
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As White House pushes for a stronger yen, U.S. carriers ride travel wave to Japan
Monetary policy threatens to upend strong American travel demand fueled by an extremely favorable exchange rate
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 17/09/2026
As White House pushes for a stronger yen, U.S. carriers ride travel wave to Japan theaircurrent.com/airlines/whi... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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As White House pushes for a stronger yen, U.S. carriers ride travel wave to Japan
Monetary policy threatens to upend strong American travel demand fueled by an extremely favorable exchange rate
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 17/09/2026
Boeing tightens its belt as crucial SPEEA contract vote looms theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Boeing tightens its belt as crucial SPEEA contract vote looms
Hiring, travel restrictions are in place as unionized engineers mull interplay of trust and pay
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 14/09/2026
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Randy Jackson: No from me, dawg
ALT: Randy Jackson: No from me, dawg
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 13/09/2026
Just an amazing day at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS). Mind blown.
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 13/09/2026
This is what happens when I let Guy Norris drag me on an Australian aviation adventure.
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Julie Johnsson @juliejohnsson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Great read from @elanhead.com !
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 09/09/2026
A flyover...with a commercial airliner...escorted by fighter jets...on 9/11... Who the hell thought any of this was a good idea, and why did nobody at the likely dozen or so planning meetings stop it?
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 09/09/2026
An interview with @theaircurrent.com: GE's Larry Culp explains what’s behind his mega acquisition of a key castings supplier theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (a deep dive with @juliejohnsson.bsky.social)
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Larry Culp explains what’s behind GE's mega acquisition of a key castings supplier
In an interview with TAC, GE CEO Larry Culp’s unpacks his largest deal so far to take aim at a critical supply-chain chokepoint
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 09/09/2026
GE's Larry Culp explains what’s behind his mega acquisition of a key castings supplier theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @jonostrower.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Larry Culp explains what’s behind GE's mega acquisition of a key castings supplier
In an interview with TAC, GE CEO Larry Culp’s unpacks his largest deal so far to take aim at a critical supply-chain chokepoint
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 07/09/2026
The accident aircraft in Miami was Amazon Prime Air’s first 767-300BCF (N1997A) when it launched operations in 2016 as a virtual operator. It was initially assigned to Atlas Air back then. theaircurrent.com/photos?photo...
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Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300BCF N1997A | The Air Current Photography Collection
Explore over 24,000 professional aviation images for licensing.
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 05/09/2026
Wonderful - see you there!
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Brett Snyder @crankyflier.com · 03/09/2026
Pssst, Seattleites. Come join us on September 29. @theairshowpodcast.com will record live that night. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-air-sh...
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The Air Show Live in Seattle
Join The Air Show for its first-ever live podcast taping at Boeing's Customer Experience Center following Alaska's Media and Investor Day
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 04/09/2026
Confirmed. Signed, a small business owner www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/b...
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Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027
A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise.
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Mario Trunz @mariotrunz.me · 04/09/2026
It looks like the first 🇪🇺 destined A320 Family aircraft built in the 🇺🇸 is currently on its First Flight. 👉🏻 aviation.flights/aib...
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Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I believe @jonostrower.com has the solution for you: theaircurrent.com/photos?q=Ame...
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The Air Current Photography Collection
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 03/09/2026
How the Pentagon is adapting its Pacific fuel strategy for island-hopping warfare theaircurrent.com/defense/pent... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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How the Pentagon is adapting its Pacific fuel strategy for island-hopping warfare
New requirements for distributed fuel depots move the U.S. closer to a wartime footing
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 03/09/2026
It's time: @theairshowpodcast.com is set for its first LIVE episode. We're taking over the Boeing Customer Experience Center (home to their cabin mockups) in Renton for a live taping with our guest Shane Tackett, president of Alaska Airlines. Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-air-sh...
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 02/09/2026
Today I'm flying from DFW to JFK on American's first "reimagined" Boeing 777-300ER. The plane is a BIG bet on premium with 144 premium seats split between 70 business, 44 premium economy and 30 extra-legroom economy. (My trip is courtesy of American)
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 01/09/2026
U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters
Requirements released on Aug. 31 seek two fully-functional prototypes from industry within three years
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 26/08/2026
Unfortunately, but for the rare occasion, mainline United flights all depart from the C and D gates at Dulles.
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 25/08/2026
With range shortfall, United‘s initial A321XLR deployment will be ‘very conservative’ theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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With range shortfall, United’s initial A321XLR deployment will be ‘very conservative’
United Airlines limited itself to destinations in far Western Europe for its first deployment of the A321XLR, taking a more cautious view of the jet’s range than Airbus’s marketers.
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"The #aerospace manufacturer is at risk of a costly work stoppage that would ripple through its factories and engineering labs, undermining the turnaround taking place under CEO Kelly Ortberg."
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 22/08/2026
Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer
Company withdraws 2026 pay increases it had promised for early approval of deal
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 21/08/2026
Unionized Boeing engineers and tech workers overwhelmingly reject first company offer, authorize strike theaircurrent.com/intel/unioni... (via TAC/Intel)
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Unionized Boeing engineers and tech workers overwhelmingly reject first company offer, authorize strike - The Air Current
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 21/08/2026
Boeing’s Starliner odyssey takes an unexpected turn theaircurrent.com/space/boeing... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Boeing’s Starliner odyssey takes an unexpected turn
Star-crossed CST-100 capsule is poised to play key role for NASA into 2030s as uncertainty shrouds SpaceX’s plans
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Robert Komaniecki @komaniecki.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
How do I explain to small business owners that the menu on the left is one billion times more appealing than the one on the right
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 19/08/2026
Whisper Aero tests its ultra-quiet electric propulsors in crewed flight theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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Whisper Aero tests its ultra-quiet electric propulsors in crewed flight
Whisper used a modified Swift 3 glider to test its electric ducted fans, marking its first flight tests with a human pilot on board.
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 18/08/2026
Morning musing: When everyone has screens, high speed WiFi, USB-C, lounges, ample first and prem economy seating, etc. etc. when does premiumization backslide into commoditization?
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 14/08/2026
U.S. Navy quietly arming its uncrewed aerial tanker theaircurrent.com/defense/us-n... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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U.S. Navy quietly arming its uncrewed aerial tanker
Cruise missiles spotted on Boeing MQ-25 Stingray confirm long-held suspicions about an expanded mission set
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 13/08/2026
Bird strike suspected in Ryanair engine blade-out accident theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Bird strike suspected in Ryanair engine blade-out accident
Damaged engine reportedly suffered four bird strikes in the preceding 12 months
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 11/08/2026
Always. (Taps the sign)
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 10/08/2026
Archer to acquire rival Wisk as Boeing broadens its asset sales theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com & @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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Archer to acquire rival Wisk as Boeing broadens its asset sales
Plane maker will be able to tap Wisk’s core technology for future aircraft under licensing agreement
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Elan Head @elanhead.com · 07/08/2026
When the FAA released its draft powered-lift safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft two years ago, it appeared to be moving closer to harmonization with EASA. Not anymore. In my latest story for @theaircurrent.com, I break down what's changed: theaircurrent.com/regulation/f...
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New policy moves FAA further from EASA on eVTOL certification
With powered-lift safety continuum, FAA mirrors its existing approaches for airplanes and helicopters
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 07/08/2026
New policy moves FAA further from EASA on eVTOL certification theaircurrent.com/regulation/f... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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New policy moves FAA further from EASA on eVTOL certification
With powered-lift safety continuum, FAA mirrors its existing approaches for airplanes and helicopters
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 05/08/2026
Lufthansa is ready to debut its first 777-9 next summer — but also for further delays.
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Lufthansa keeps options open ahead of planned 777-9 service start
Boeing set for long-awaited delivery of first 777Xs to Lufthansa in the first quarter of 2027.
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 04/08/2026
"The post-COVID era of uncertainty for [Boeing] is over." via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social @jonostrower.com
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Boeing poised to finally unlock 737’s potential as FAA certifies Max 7
Fifteen-year development saga comes to a close for smallest Max jet
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 04/08/2026
The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus theaircurrent.com/defense/us-n... (via @cjohnston.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus
Notice to industry seeks uncrewed strike aircraft with 1,000-nautical mile range for future carrier air wing
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 04/08/2026
On Friday, the FAA and Boeing held the type certificate board meeting to finalize the regulator’s approval of the 737 Max 7. This morning it became official. A milestone 15 years in the making.
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 03/08/2026
The Boeing 737 Max 7 is now certified by the FAA. Editorial resources for news orgs from the new photo collection from @theaircurrent.com. theaircurrent.com/photos?q=737...
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The Air Current Photography Collection
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 31/07/2026
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 31/07/2026
Epic way to start a Friday. Sunrise ballooning over Enumclaw.
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