Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 12hThe goal for Alaska with its new premium 737 MAX 10s is to close what it considers a “key product gap” in its offering for high-end West Coast fliers. Expect to eventually see the planes in Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. www.flightglobal.com/strategy/202... 3111
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 19hBoeing 737 MAX 10 certification — something that was previously expected as soon as this week — on hold as FAA evaluates go-around software bugflightglobal.comBoeing Max 10 certification on hold as FAA evaluates go-around software bugThe problem also affects software in the 737 Max 7 and an undisclosed number of in-service jets. 052
Reposted by Christina SaullClément Alloing @calloing.bsky.social · 21hHey !! Welcome back bid bird !! First flight completed this afternoon for the first @airbus.com #A350F #FWXLD . Now waiting to saw her again in the sky ! This livery is clearly amazing !! #Avgeeks #Avgeek @airbustracker.bsky.social 174
Reposted by Christina SaullAirport Architecture @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com · 23hAlaska Airlines is investing millions in product. One detail — first reported by Airport Architecture — is its giant new Seattle-Tacoma lounge will feature an outdoor terrace (sorry, no pics yet), the first for the airline's lounge network. byerussell.substack.com/p/seattle-ta... 1203
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It has been *a week* Here’s an A340-600 080
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 24/09/2026I remain fascinated by JSX's ATR experiment. Turboprops have a stigma in the US, deserved or not, that they are less comfortable than jets — a potential challenge for JSX's upscale customer base. So far, "people really love the airplane," CEO Alex Wilcox tells me.thepointsguy.comJSX CEO talks up ATRs, puts deposit on new hybrid turboprop - The Points GuyBoutique air carrier JSX is bullish on its new ATR turboprops and preparing for the next generation of hybrid-electric regional aircraft. 172
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 25/09/2026More than 500 Airbus A321neos, including XLRs, suffer from a quality defect in the latest stress to the aircraft supply chain. Affected aircraft will require rework, reports @jonostrower.com.theaircurrent.comNew A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery scheduleRoughly 500 aircraft in-service and at various stages of manufacture are affected 0112
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Thanks, everyone- you’re great. Here’s a plane thank you in return. 180
Reposted by Christina SaullRunway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/09/2026American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/amer... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #avgeek #paxex 0123
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I have a big day today and tomorrow. Airplanes are appreciated. 20120
Reposted by Christina SaullBryan Blessed @bryb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This picture of the Pope at his 40th birthday party is everything to me.x 65251599
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Another @crankyflier.com Dorkfest in the books. I could tell you about the airplanes, the giveaways and the massive crowds. But instead I want to appreciate that Brett has created a space for me to hang out with my dorky friends & just do what makes us happy. That is pretty darn special - & needed. 5310
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Wishing you the kind of evening where you keep your phone tucked away and don’t take any photos 💙 030
Reposted by Christina SaullAirport Planner ✈️ @airportplanner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I got a pretty cool #avgeek photo on final into #DEN #airport earlier this evening 0213
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Unpopular hot take: airport lounge upon landing > airport lounge prior to departure 340
Reposted by Christina SaullAviation Librarian @aviation-librarian.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026R.I.P. Peter Max . #PeterMax #rip #Artist #Artwork #PanAm #Aviation #Avgeek #B747 055
Reposted by Christina SaullElan Head @elanhead.com · 17/09/2026Why do some helicopter pilots fail to execute a survivable autorotation after an engine failure? I explored that question in 2013, concluding that many of us underestimate the skill/luck required to make a successful forced landing—or overestimate our own abilities. verticalmag.com/news/failure...verticalmag.comFailure to EnterA botched autorotation killed four people in an air medical crash in 2011. What lessons does it hold for the rest of the helicopter industry? 0118
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Come find me* at Dorkfest Saturday – I’ll have a stack of United airplane trading cards *I am attending in a personal capacity. But if I’m caffeinated enough, I might still be willing to entertain your UA questions/ complaints 😂 190
Reposted by Christina SaullMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I've been curious about the balancing act that professional female athletes have to deal with when they become moms, and @emmabaccellieri.bsky.social does a great job explaining how four Washington Spirit players have managed it — with help from their teammates: www.washingtonsun.com/sports/spiri...washingtonsun.comThe Spirit’s New Moms Navigate the Season with Babies in TowA league policy allows players to have their babies — and their spouses — travel with the team. 424363
Reposted by Christina SaullJonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Apparently the commander of the International Space Station brought her dancing pants to space with her 1163139704
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 13/09/2026The A380 is the largest commercial plane in the sky. While not a beauty, she is loved by crews and passengers. But with Qantas' surprise announcement that it will begin retiring the superjumbos, the A380s days appear numbered — at least for everyone that's not Emirates.cnn.comQantas is retiring its A380s. Is it time to say goodbye to the superjumbo? | CNNThe world’s largest passenger plane is nearing extinction as airlines sunset the popular but inefficient A380. But there’s life in the old superjumbo yet. 57310
Reposted by Christina SaullBrett Snyder @crankyflier.com · 11/09/2026Now on Cranky: Honoring the Flight Crews That Died a Quarter Century Ago Today crankyflier.com/2026/09/11/h...crankyflier.comHonoring the Flight Crews That Died a Quarter Century Ago Today – Cranky FlierHonoring the Flight Crews That Died a Quarter Century Ago Today 1167
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I love you Chicago. Lead story on the morning news? Caleb Williams (the QB of the footy Chicago Bears) now has a mustache. 220
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 10/09/2026@martysg.com well that is a sporty, fun livery, my friend 080
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Well… it has been a hot minute. 7 weeks, to be precise. 040
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Darren is awesome. So is @thatjohn.bsky.social You should listen to this 131
Reposted by Christina SaullJon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 09/09/2026An 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)theaircurrent.comLarry Culp explains what’s behind GE's mega acquisition of a key castings supplierIn an interview with TAC, GE CEO Larry Culp’s unpacks his largest deal so far to take aim at a critical supply-chain chokepoint 141
Reposted by Christina SaullMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Today is 🌞 day! Say hello to @washingtonsun.bsky.social, @washsunmetro.bsky.social, and @washsunperspect.bsky.social! washingtonsun.com/about-us/pre...washingtonsun.comWelcome to The Washington Sun 36124
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Please buy a ticket and go heckle them on my behalf during the Q&A 230
Reposted by Christina SaullMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026NEWS, as they say: @notus.com is no longer; say hello to The Washington Sun! 🌞 Oh, and: We’ve struck a deal to carry daily weather reports from @capitalweather.com! www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/b...nytimes.comPolitics News Site NOTUS Rebrands as The Washington SunA trademark dispute scuttled its plans to relaunch as The Washington Star, so the site chose a different name. 19633165
Reposted by Christina SaullCole Wagoner 🦆 🏈 @colewagoner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I love this season already sooo much 2172
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Does anyone have an airport hotel recommendation for Johannesburg for just a quick overnight layover?  201
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 08/09/2026Dulles with a monorail out front would of been sick. 2254
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Did I buy this because my parents would never let me have it as a child? I did. 290
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Amsterdam is further north than London 120
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Apologies if you are new to following me. Today marks the day that my entire personality becomes about sportsball: college football and the final month of baseball and my Guardians’ run to the division win. 290
Reposted by Christina SaullEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 04/09/2026Airlines need more mountain-themed liveries, IMO. 🏔️>🏝️ (RIP Reno Air) 1282
Reposted by Christina SaullTim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"Embraer is selling globally a product philosophy that Brazil itself still needs – namely, having the right-sized aircraft for distributed connectivity" Brazil's aviation paradox www.aerosociety.com/news/brazil-... 062
Reposted by Christina SaullChicago in Pop Culture @chicagopopculture.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Chicago – United Air Lines, Stan Galli, 1955. 219749
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Does anyone have a DEN airport hotel recommendation? 621
Reposted by Christina SaullClément Alloing @calloing.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The first #Airbus #A350 for #KLM last week during her RTO !! Hope the first flight soon 🥰🥰 #PHZNA #Avgeeks #Avgeeks 1183
Christina Saull @themiddleseatview.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Commercial aviation truly is a group effort 011