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Jon Ostrower
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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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I am out to prove that you can shoot an airshow is exclusively with a phone. (Yes, I still brought my mirrorless. Haven’t used it much though).
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Regardless of whether Emirates will successfully convince Boeing to build a 777-10, I had an opportunity to dig back into my reporting from my CNN days when Boeing and Airbus last seriously considered stretching the 777X and A350. theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Honda announced its eVTOL concept four years ago, then the program went into stealth mode. Now Honda R&D is at the Dubai Airshow to share an update on its progress. Full details in my latest story for @theaircurrent.com: theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...
Honda draws back the curtain on eVTOL development
Honda will fly a full-scale eVTOL demonstrator in March 2026, but the company isn’t rushing to market
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November 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Revisited: How Joby is keeping its eVTOL cool in Dubai theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com)
How Joby is keeping its eVTOL cool in Dubai
Essential for ops in a desert climate, Joby’s air conditioning system highlights the advantages of its vertical integration
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November 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Airbus to win bulk of major flydubai jet order, sources say www.reuters.com/business/aer... (via @reuters.com)
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November 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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FAA asks relocated Newark controllers to stay in Philadelphia theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
FAA asks relocated Newark controllers to stay in Philadelphia
Separate from shutdown chaos, lagging airspace relocation strategy triggers FAA to offer sweetened incentives
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November 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Emirates in Talks to Order A350-1000 After Calling Engines 'Defective' www.bloomberg.com/news/article... (via @bloomberg.com)
Emirates in Talks to Order Airbus Jets After Calling Engines 'Defective'
Emirates is in advanced talks to order at least 30 of Airbus SE’s largest widebody jets, according to people familiar with the matter, signaling a shift in the carrier’s long-standing criticism of the...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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@jonostrower.com has made the official "Stand By For News" app
Screen shot of the new The Air Current mobile app
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Scoop: The FAA has asked forcefully-relocated Newark-area air traffic controllers to stay in Philadelphia for an additional two years as it looks to bolster its still-low staffing numbers (via @theaircurrent.com)

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FAA asks relocated Newark controllers to stay in Philadelphia
Separate from shutdown chaos, lagging airspace relocation strategy triggers FAA to offer sweetened incentives
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November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Hey look what we built...

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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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BREAKING: DOT and FAA freeze U.S. scheduled flight capacity cuts at 6% citing "a rapid decline in controller callouts."

"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe."

Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Aurora Forecast Update for 2025-11-12T02:04:01Z
Additional Details Here.
:Product: 3-Day Forecast :Issued: 2025 Nov 12 0030 UTC # Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 3 (below NOAA Scale levels). The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Nov 12-Nov 14 2025 is 8.00 (NOAA Scale G4). NOAA Kp index breakdown Nov 12-Nov 14 2025 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 00-03UT 5.00 (G1) 6.67 (G3) 4.67 (G1) 03-06UT 7.33 (G3) 6.33 (G2) 4.00 06-09UT 6.00 (G2) 6.00 (G2) 3.33 09-12UT 4.67 (G1) 4.67 (G1) 3.67 12-15UT 4.33 4.00 3.33 15-18UT 8.00 (G4) 3.33 3.00 18-21UT 7.67 (G4) 4.33 3.00 21-00UT 7.00 (G3) 4.67 (G1) 3.33 Rationale: CME activity from 09-11 Nov is likely to cause G1-G4 (Minor-Severe) levels on 12 Nov, G1-G3 (Minor-Strong) storm levels on 13 Nov and G1 (Minor) levels early on 14 Nov. B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was above S-scale storm level thresholds. Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Nov 12-Nov 14 2025 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 S1 or greater 99% 75% 55% Rationale: The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue above the S1 (Minor) threshold through 13 Nov, with S2 levels possible through 12 Nov. Further enhancements are possible with the arrival of the 09-11 Nov CMEs on 11 and 12 Nov. C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast Radio blackouts reaching the R3 levels were observed over the past 24 hours. The largest was at Nov 11 2025 1004 UTC. Radio Blackout Forecast for Nov 12-Nov 14 2025 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 R1-R2 85% 85% 85% R3 or greater 55% 55% 55% Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are expected, with further R3 (Strong) activity likely on 12-14 Nov due to the flare potential of Region 4274. Map from NOAA titled showing North America and the North Pole with a color gradient overlay of aurora likelihood. Map from NOAA titled showing North America and the North Pole with a color gradient overlay of aurora likelihood.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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This @bloomberg.com story supports the reporting laid out by @theaircurrent.com last week (theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...)

Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts
Days before US government-mandated flight cuts went into effect across domestic carriers, some airline executives privately pressed for more information on whether the safety data justified the Trump ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Boeing gets nod for moving 777X forward in certification, Air Current reports
Boeing received approval last week from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to begin the third of five major phases of certification flight tests for its 777-9, the Air Current reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the program's progress.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials
Closely-watched TIA Phase 3 flight test milestone signals fresh progress for delayed super-twin, still a year to go
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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A steady stream of updates from @theaircurrent.com and TAC/Intel, which launches in the coming weeks.

Here's the latest: FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive formally grounds MD-11 freighter fleet
The FAA formally prohibited flying of MD-11 freighters “until the airplane is inspected and the applicable corrective actions are performed” according to a Saturday afternoon Emergency Airworthiness Directive. (PDF) The directive requires approval by the FAA of a yet-to-be-determined means of compliance that will pace the aircraft’s return to service. The move by the U.S. aviation regulator follows Boeing’s recommendation on Friday to cease flying with the aging tri-jet “while additional engineering analysis is being performed” following the Nov. 4 crash of a UPS Airlines aircraft in Louisville. Two of the aging jet’s three remaining operators, UPS Airlines and FedEx Express, both curtailed flying on Friday and the third, Western Global Airlines, appeared to do so following the completion of a Saturday flight from Anchorage to Miami. The EAD contains few details, but the early investigation into the crash is focusing on the aircraft’s pylon. The left engine and pylon on the crashed UPS flight separated from the aircraft during the takeoff roll, the FAA said in its directive. Roughly 70 of McDonnell Douglas trijets are still in service, all as freighters. An FAA spokesperson said the order applies to roughly 109 U.S. registered aircraft, as the three carriers have aircraft in long-term storage.
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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BREAKING: Boeing confirms recommendation to ground MD-11 fleet “while additional engineering analysis is performed” (via ⁦‪@theaircurrent‬⁩.com)
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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CONFIRMED: FedEx follows UPS in grounding MD-11 fleet after Boeing safety recommendation. Western Global expected to follow. Boeing statement expected shortly. (Via ⁦‪@theaircurrent‬⁩.com)
After a Friday Boeing recommendation to ground the MD-11 freighter fleet, FedEx has followed UPS in immediately ceasing operations of the aging tri-jet. In a statement provided to TAC, the logistics provider said, “Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to immediately ground our MD-11 fleet as we conduct a thorough safety review based on the recommendation of the manufacturer.” A statement from Boeing on its recommendation is expected shortly. The airline has 28 MD-11s in operation. UPS Airlines, FedEx and Western Global are the only remaining operators of the McDonnell Douglas type. UPS grounded its fleet of 26 aircraft earlier Friday night.
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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BREAKING on TAC/Intel: UPS Airlines says it has grounded the MD-11F fleet after Boeing recommendation
UPS Airlines said late Friday that “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety” it has temporarily grounded its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter fleet. The global cargo and logistics provider said in a statement provided to TAC that “we made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.” Boeing assumed responsibility for the McDonnell Douglas product line when it merged with the company in 1997. The grounding comes after the Nov. 6 crash in Louisville, Kentucky when one of UPS’s tri-jets bound for Honolulu lost its number one engine on takeoff. UPS said the aging MD-11 makes up 9% of its fleet and the grounding is “effective immediately.” The NTSB investigation into the fiery crash that killed at least 14 people, including three UPS pilots aboard the aircraft, is still in its earliest days.
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Night Music: The Doobie Brothers - NPR Tiny Desk Concert youtu.be/jrkOQuRYCIQ?...
The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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November 8, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
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With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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A real banger from me and @willguisbond.com on this Friday afternoon. U.S. aviation has had a rough week:

With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @theaircurrent.com)
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification
Concern about political motivation fills the void left by lack of FAA data
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November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Hey, you don’t belong here 🤔
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM