Jon Ostrower
@jonostrower.com
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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Bondholders, including Citadel, will decide the fate of Spirit Airlines, as ALPA said in an open letter on Jan. 13.
This is what @jonostrower.com and I reported on @theaircurrent.com in December when Spirit averted shutting down with a $50 million lifeline from said bondholders.
This is what @jonostrower.com and I reported on @theaircurrent.com in December when Spirit averted shutting down with a $50 million lifeline from said bondholders.
January 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Bondholders, including Citadel, will decide the fate of Spirit Airlines, as ALPA said in an open letter on Jan. 13.
This is what @jonostrower.com and I reported on @theaircurrent.com in December when Spirit averted shutting down with a $50 million lifeline from said bondholders.
This is what @jonostrower.com and I reported on @theaircurrent.com in December when Spirit averted shutting down with a $50 million lifeline from said bondholders.
Big Delta move with the order for 30 787-10s. Looks like the legacy Northwest A330s & OG 767-400ERs are heading for sunset.
But here's how Delta really buys airplanes: theaircurrent.com/airlines/und...
"Delta also entered into an agreement...to service the GEnx engines selected for the aircraft."
But here's how Delta really buys airplanes: theaircurrent.com/airlines/und...
"Delta also entered into an agreement...to service the GEnx engines selected for the aircraft."
Understanding the formula behind how Delta buys airplanes
Delta's strategic approach blurs the line between a traditional provider of air transport and its broader industry role as an aviation conglomerate.
theaircurrent.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Big Delta move with the order for 30 787-10s. Looks like the legacy Northwest A330s & OG 767-400ERs are heading for sunset.
But here's how Delta really buys airplanes: theaircurrent.com/airlines/und...
"Delta also entered into an agreement...to service the GEnx engines selected for the aircraft."
But here's how Delta really buys airplanes: theaircurrent.com/airlines/und...
"Delta also entered into an agreement...to service the GEnx engines selected for the aircraft."
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Analysis: Who is Peraton? And what did they sign up for as lead contractor of the Trump admin's effort to modernize air traffic control?
These are questions I attempt to answer in my latest for @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
These are questions I attempt to answer in my latest for @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
What Peraton signed up for as ATC modernization’s ‘prime integrator’
Now largely in charge of FAA modernization, Peraton becomes the center of an ambitious project and inherits immense political, reputational and financial risk
theaircurrent.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Analysis: Who is Peraton? And what did they sign up for as lead contractor of the Trump admin's effort to modernize air traffic control?
These are questions I attempt to answer in my latest for @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
These are questions I attempt to answer in my latest for @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
And now for something a little different.
January 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
And now for something a little different.
Farewell, LAX Terminal 5!
January 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Farewell, LAX Terminal 5!
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Hidden within Airbus's full-year 2025 delivery total of 793 total aircraft is that the company set a new record for single-aisle deliveries -- topping its pre-pandemic output peaks with 700 last year.
January 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Hidden within Airbus's full-year 2025 delivery total of 793 total aircraft is that the company set a new record for single-aisle deliveries -- topping its pre-pandemic output peaks with 700 last year.
On its full year delivery call, Airbus's outgoing commercial aircraft CEO, Christian Scherer, said it is still working with P&W on making sure it will have enough engines for its A320neo ramp up to 75/m. "It is an issue we need to resolve," said Scherer. Background: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Pratt & Whitney still in talks with Airbus for A320 Rate 75 industrialization
Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines president Rick Deurloo said the engine maker is “in conversation” with Airbus about its requirement to industrialize for its A320neo Rate 75 monthly goal in 2027.
theaircurrent.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
On its full year delivery call, Airbus's outgoing commercial aircraft CEO, Christian Scherer, said it is still working with P&W on making sure it will have enough engines for its A320neo ramp up to 75/m. "It is an issue we need to resolve," said Scherer. Background: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Allegiant Air and Sun Country announce merger plans in latest U.S. airline consolidation move theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
Allegiant Air and Sun Country announce merger plans in latest U.S. airline consolidation move
The leisure carriers represent less than 2% of the total U.S. airline capacity among the 10 bigger carriers
theaircurrent.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Allegiant Air and Sun Country announce merger plans in latest U.S. airline consolidation move theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
BREAKING: Allegiant and Sun Country announce plans to merge, in latest consolidation move for U.S.'s ailing low-cost airline sector.
January 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
BREAKING: Allegiant and Sun Country announce plans to merge, in latest consolidation move for U.S.'s ailing low-cost airline sector.
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BREAKING: FAA officially warns operators of risks associated with falling debris from faulty space launches, something it says “could significantly reduce safety.”
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FAA formally warns operators of safety risks associated with faulty space launches
Warning follows high-profile launch incidents that affected commercial flights over the Caribbean
theaircurrent.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
BREAKING: FAA officially warns operators of risks associated with falling debris from faulty space launches, something it says “could significantly reduce safety.”
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Boeing advances the 737-10 to the next phase of certification.
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into the second of two FAA flight testing phases, reflecting growing momentum in certification campaign for 2026 target
theaircurrent.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Boeing advances the 737-10 to the next phase of certification.
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
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Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into the second of two FAA flight testing phases, reflecting growing momentum in certification campaign for 2026 target
theaircurrent.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft
Final powered-lift safety continuum document now expected in mid-2026
theaircurrent.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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Alaska says it will be able to outfit its 787s with Starlink Wi-Fi in "under 10 days."
The speed airlines have been able to install Starlink Wi-Fi on their aircraft is insane when compared to every other program of the past decade+.
Really impressive stuff from Qatar.
Really impressive stuff from Qatar.
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Alaska says it will be able to outfit its 787s with Starlink Wi-Fi in "under 10 days."
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When in Rome...
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
When in Rome...
So. Many. Dots. www.flickr.com/photos/fligh...
Alaska Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N874HA
Airplane 1268
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January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
So. Many. Dots. www.flickr.com/photos/fligh...
Alaska’s global 787 livery is officially unveiled here at Boeing Field in Seattle.
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Alaska’s global 787 livery is officially unveiled here at Boeing Field in Seattle.
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Looking great! Alaska Airlines' new livery, Boeing 787-9 #Dreamliner (N784HA).
Photos: Katie Zera instagram.com/calla_darling
Photos: Katie Zera instagram.com/calla_darling
January 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Looking great! Alaska Airlines' new livery, Boeing 787-9 #Dreamliner (N784HA).
Photos: Katie Zera instagram.com/calla_darling
Photos: Katie Zera instagram.com/calla_darling
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Live from Seattle, where Alaska has joined the [big] jet age
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Live from Seattle, where Alaska has joined the [big] jet age
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It's super gross out here in Seattle today, so I'm imagining I'm in Singapore instead
January 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It's super gross out here in Seattle today, so I'm imagining I'm in Singapore instead
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January 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Inside US Plans To Reopen WWII Air Bases for War With China www.newsweek.com/inside-us-pl... (via Carter Johnston & @newsweek.com)
Inside US Plans to reopen WWII air bases for war with China
The United States is expanding "air corridors" that will deliver combat power to China's doorstep in a future conflict.
www.newsweek.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Inside US Plans To Reopen WWII Air Bases for War With China www.newsweek.com/inside-us-pl... (via Carter Johnston & @newsweek.com)
One element here I hope is explored more are the cyber attacks were part of the operation in Venezuela. Trump intimated that power in Caracas was knocked out as a prelude to going in. This is huge.
January 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
One element here I hope is explored more are the cyber attacks were part of the operation in Venezuela. Trump intimated that power in Caracas was knocked out as a prelude to going in. This is huge.
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Trump on Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition"
January 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Trump on Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition"