Christina Saull
@middleseatview.bsky.social
Lover of travel, coffee, airplanes, books, beer & sportsball. Avgeek who does airline corp comms stuff. Opinions are my own.
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Forty years ago today, I was sitting in the nurse’s office at my high school, when the breaking news came over the radio. I went home w the flu & spent the day watching Peter Jennings & the replay over & over. The culture had to change. Has it? Miles OBrien on it:
open.substack.com/pub/milesobr...
open.substack.com/pub/milesobr...
I Still See the Sky: Challenger, Forty Years On
From a frozen Florida morning to the loss of two shuttles and fourteen astronauts, a reporter reflects on what silence inside a system can cost.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Forty years ago today, I was sitting in the nurse’s office at my high school, when the breaking news came over the radio. I went home w the flu & spent the day watching Peter Jennings & the replay over & over. The culture had to change. Has it? Miles OBrien on it:
open.substack.com/pub/milesobr...
open.substack.com/pub/milesobr...
Read @willguisbond.com’s excellent wrap on today’s NTSB hearing ⬇️
And if you haven’t already, this is the week to read his phenomenal, thorough, sometimes gut-wrenching reporting on the DCA crash.
And if you haven’t already, this is the week to read his phenomenal, thorough, sometimes gut-wrenching reporting on the DCA crash.
Three reflections on today now that the DCA hearing is over:
1) it’s remarkable the NTSB finished this investigation in < a year. It used to regularly take them 2+ years to get a big accident report done, let alone what Homendy called the “most complex” investigation in the last two decades.
1) it’s remarkable the NTSB finished this investigation in < a year. It used to regularly take them 2+ years to get a big accident report done, let alone what Homendy called the “most complex” investigation in the last two decades.
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Read @willguisbond.com’s excellent wrap on today’s NTSB hearing ⬇️
And if you haven’t already, this is the week to read his phenomenal, thorough, sometimes gut-wrenching reporting on the DCA crash.
And if you haven’t already, this is the week to read his phenomenal, thorough, sometimes gut-wrenching reporting on the DCA crash.
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BREAKING: The NTSB issues 50 total safety recommendations to the FAA, Department of Defense and other entities as the D.C. midair crash investigation comes to a close.
via @theaircurrent.com
theaircurrent.com/intel/ntsb-i...
via @theaircurrent.com
theaircurrent.com/intel/ntsb-i...
NTSB issues 50 safety recommendations to FAA, Pentagon and others as D.C. midair crash investigation concludes - The Air Current
theaircurrent.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM
BREAKING: The NTSB issues 50 total safety recommendations to the FAA, Department of Defense and other entities as the D.C. midair crash investigation comes to a close.
via @theaircurrent.com
theaircurrent.com/intel/ntsb-i...
via @theaircurrent.com
theaircurrent.com/intel/ntsb-i...
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Boeing confirms it has received Phase 2 TIA from the FAA from the 737-10, certification still anticipated in 2026 theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...
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 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Boeing confirms it has received Phase 2 TIA from the FAA from the 737-10, certification still anticipated in 2026 theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...
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United Airlines
STAR ALLIANCE livery
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N14219
📍CYYC
January 27, 2026 🛩️📸
STAR ALLIANCE livery
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N14219
📍CYYC
January 27, 2026 🛩️📸
January 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
United Airlines
STAR ALLIANCE livery
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N14219
📍CYYC
January 27, 2026 🛩️📸
STAR ALLIANCE livery
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N14219
📍CYYC
January 27, 2026 🛩️📸
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No real surprise here, and for the best. But nonetheless sad to see another tri-holer fade from the skies.
January 27, 2026 at 5:19 PM
No real surprise here, and for the best. But nonetheless sad to see another tri-holer fade from the skies.
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Oldest and second oldest airplane photos in my phone. I believe the one on the right was taken by @jonostrower.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Oldest and second oldest airplane photos in my phone. I believe the one on the right was taken by @jonostrower.com
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Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
The cockpit of Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 in March 2018.
The cockpit of Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 in March 2018.
January 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
The cockpit of Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 in March 2018.
The cockpit of Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 in March 2018.
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Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone...
...is a scale model of the A380, made of chocolate, from (I think) the Berlin chocolate museum, snapped in 2012.
...is a scale model of the A380, made of chocolate, from (I think) the Berlin chocolate museum, snapped in 2012.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone...
...is a scale model of the A380, made of chocolate, from (I think) the Berlin chocolate museum, snapped in 2012.
...is a scale model of the A380, made of chocolate, from (I think) the Berlin chocolate museum, snapped in 2012.
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Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo(s) on my phone
(It’s a JetBlue A320 at BUF, 1:15p March 8, 2008, just a few minutes into what ended up being a 9h17m delay caused by snow at both ends of NY. Bonus photos from 5:05p and 9:56p)
(It’s a JetBlue A320 at BUF, 1:15p March 8, 2008, just a few minutes into what ended up being a 9h17m delay caused by snow at both ends of NY. Bonus photos from 5:05p and 9:56p)
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo(s) on my phone
(It’s a JetBlue A320 at BUF, 1:15p March 8, 2008, just a few minutes into what ended up being a 9h17m delay caused by snow at both ends of NY. Bonus photos from 5:05p and 9:56p)
(It’s a JetBlue A320 at BUF, 1:15p March 8, 2008, just a few minutes into what ended up being a 9h17m delay caused by snow at both ends of NY. Bonus photos from 5:05p and 9:56p)
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The oldest airplane photo on my phone … a British airways 777 at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Shot on iPhone 3G
Shot on iPhone 3G
January 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The oldest airplane photo on my phone … a British airways 777 at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Shot on iPhone 3G
Shot on iPhone 3G
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Feed cleanser - oldest aviation image on my phone.
2014 Chicago Air and Water show. I live near the northern turnaround for the faster jets, and used to be able to get on my building’s roof to watch.
2014 Chicago Air and Water show. I live near the northern turnaround for the faster jets, and used to be able to get on my building’s roof to watch.
January 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Feed cleanser - oldest aviation image on my phone.
2014 Chicago Air and Water show. I live near the northern turnaround for the faster jets, and used to be able to get on my building’s roof to watch.
2014 Chicago Air and Water show. I live near the northern turnaround for the faster jets, and used to be able to get on my building’s roof to watch.
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Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
Fat Albert landing at BFI on August 4, 2012 during SeaFair.
Fat Albert landing at BFI on August 4, 2012 during SeaFair.
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
Fat Albert landing at BFI on August 4, 2012 during SeaFair.
Fat Albert landing at BFI on August 4, 2012 during SeaFair.
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Follow along here and on @theaircurrent.com today as the investigation into one of the worst aviation tragedies in years comes to an end. I’ll be live blogging from the hearing room all day.
What to watch for as NTSB determines D.C. midair crash probable cause theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
What to watch for as NTSB determines D.C. midair crash probable cause
Wording of probable cause is key as Board meets to finalize DCA crash investigation
theaircurrent.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Follow along here and on @theaircurrent.com today as the investigation into one of the worst aviation tragedies in years comes to an end. I’ll be live blogging from the hearing room all day.
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I like this! The oldest airplane photo on my phone.
American Airlines A319 & a Mad Dog parked at DFW, July 13, 2014. I was en route YYC-DFW-BNA for a conference.
📸 iPhone 4s
American Airlines A319 & a Mad Dog parked at DFW, July 13, 2014. I was en route YYC-DFW-BNA for a conference.
📸 iPhone 4s
January 27, 2026 at 4:58 AM
I like this! The oldest airplane photo on my phone.
American Airlines A319 & a Mad Dog parked at DFW, July 13, 2014. I was en route YYC-DFW-BNA for a conference.
📸 iPhone 4s
American Airlines A319 & a Mad Dog parked at DFW, July 13, 2014. I was en route YYC-DFW-BNA for a conference.
📸 iPhone 4s
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
(Icelandair! July 2016! 757-200! Still my only single aisle TATL to date!)
(Icelandair! July 2016! 757-200! Still my only single aisle TATL to date!)
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Feed cleanser - the oldest airplane photo on my phone
(Icelandair! July 2016! 757-200! Still my only single aisle TATL to date!)
(Icelandair! July 2016! 757-200! Still my only single aisle TATL to date!)
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Hard to watch. It's pretty damning.
A new Times video analysis breaks down the flawed and lethal actions by federal agents in the killing of Alex Pretti. Watch our visual investigation. nyti.ms/3YXeODB
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Hard to watch. It's pretty damning.
TripIt coming in with the 2025 Wrapped 26 days into the new year 🔥
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
TripIt coming in with the 2025 Wrapped 26 days into the new year 🔥
Are you fluffing kidding me?
January 26, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Are you fluffing kidding me?
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It's been a year of difficult weeks for the families who lost loved ones in last year's midair collision near National Airport that killed 67. Some said they are finding comfort in their advocacy work and in being together for this week's sad anniversary. www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
After the deadly DCA crash, some airspace rules have changed. Is it enough?
Officials have taken steps to make the airspace near Reagan National Airport safer but experts say more work is needed to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that killed 67 people.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
It's been a year of difficult weeks for the families who lost loved ones in last year's midair collision near National Airport that killed 67. Some said they are finding comfort in their advocacy work and in being together for this week's sad anniversary. www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
Dulles starting to see some morning international arrivals after a quiet day yesterday.
(Photos from a friend. No, I am not there, as my street is likely going to be impassable until at least Wednesday at the earliest…)
(Photos from a friend. No, I am not there, as my street is likely going to be impassable until at least Wednesday at the earliest…)
January 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Dulles starting to see some morning international arrivals after a quiet day yesterday.
(Photos from a friend. No, I am not there, as my street is likely going to be impassable until at least Wednesday at the earliest…)
(Photos from a friend. No, I am not there, as my street is likely going to be impassable until at least Wednesday at the earliest…)
Snowy #pencilplane long boi at Dulles today
January 25, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Snowy #pencilplane long boi at Dulles today
I don’t want to see photos of dogs playing in the snow.
I want to see photos of dogs who have been personally wronged by the snow.
I’ll start.
I want to see photos of dogs who have been personally wronged by the snow.
I’ll start.
January 25, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I don’t want to see photos of dogs playing in the snow.
I want to see photos of dogs who have been personally wronged by the snow.
I’ll start.
I want to see photos of dogs who have been personally wronged by the snow.
I’ll start.
Finally, some good news!
Reports: Guardians finalizing extension with Jose Ramirez reut.rs/4pVJPmk
Reports: Guardians finalizing extension with Jose Ramirez
Seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a restructured seven-year, $175 million contract that would extend his current deal by four seasons, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.
reut.rs
January 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Finally, some good news!
Everything is awful so here are some planes at HKG
January 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Everything is awful so here are some planes at HKG