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November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Customer consensus pushes Airbus toward shorter legs for A220 stretch theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Customer consensus pushes Airbus toward shorter legs for A220 stretch
“So far we have a Pratt engine, I’d love to have another one,” Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer said in Dubai.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Customer consensus pushes Airbus toward shorter legs for A220 stretch theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem
Lawmakers support insulating the FAA from future shutdowns in principle, but see proposals as politically unlikely
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November 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
From Dubai: Honda draws back the curtain on eVTOL development (via @elanhead.com) theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... #staycurrent
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 4:43 AM
From Dubai: Honda draws back the curtain on eVTOL development (via @elanhead.com) theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... #staycurrent
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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
theaircurrent.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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From Dubai: Emirates buys itself a 777-10 feasibility study with airshow mega-order theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Emirates buys itself a 777-10 feasibility study with airshow mega-order
Airbus follows with its own stretched A350 study.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
From Dubai: Emirates buys itself a 777-10 feasibility study with airshow mega-order theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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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
Revisited: How Joby is keeping its eVTOL cool in Dubai theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com)
Second generation GTF for 737 and A320 replacement may be offered as an IAE product theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Second generation GTF for 737 and A320 replacement may be offered as an IAE product theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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
FAA asks relocated Newark controllers to stay in Philadelphia theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
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Cool, the Airflow is where it’s at. 👍
This makes me happy, Cc @jetcitystar.bsky.social
This makes me happy, Cc @jetcitystar.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Cool, the Airflow is where it’s at. 👍
This makes me happy, Cc @jetcitystar.bsky.social
This makes me happy, Cc @jetcitystar.bsky.social
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We're gonna have a whole lot more to say about our new @theaircurrent.com app in the coming days, but wanted to make you all can get your hands on it and start exploring. (There are also a few Easter eggs in there, too.)
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We're gonna have a whole lot more to say about our new @theaircurrent.com app in the coming days, but wanted to make you all can get your hands on it and start exploring. (There are also a few Easter eggs in there, too.)
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Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing
Rep. Rick Larsen called for transparency when the plan was initially announced with little supporting data
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
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
Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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 10:03 PM
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Special Report: Why the aviation industry can’t agree on how to certify AI theaircurrent.com/technology/s... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Special Report: Why the aviation industry can’t agree on how to certify AI
Machine learning is challenging traditional methods for assuring aircraft safety — and the industry is divided over how to move forward.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Special Report: Why the aviation industry can’t agree on how to certify AI theaircurrent.com/technology/s... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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Historical context - In 1979 an AA DC-10 (MD-11 predecessor) crashed on takeoff from ORD. Its left engine separated (due to a maintenance issue) on takeoff causing an asymmetric stall when the slats retracted. (Locks mandated in 1982) TAC report from 2019: theaircurrent.com/historical-c...
Searching for 40-year old lessons for Boeing in the grounding of the DC-10
An eerily similar crash in Chicago 40-years ago holds lessons for Boeing and the 737 Max that reverberate through history.
theaircurrent.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Historical context - In 1979 an AA DC-10 (MD-11 predecessor) crashed on takeoff from ORD. Its left engine separated (due to a maintenance issue) on takeoff causing an asymmetric stall when the slats retracted. (Locks mandated in 1982) TAC report from 2019: theaircurrent.com/historical-c...
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I spoke with Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark about why he's retaining control over the electric aircraft developer as it goes public. In short: to make sure the company preserves its long-term vision instead of chasing Wall Street's "short-term sugar high". theaircurrent.com/industry-str...
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one
The electric aircraft developer’s initial public offering is structured with a view to the long term.
theaircurrent.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I spoke with Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark about why he's retaining control over the electric aircraft developer as it goes public. In short: to make sure the company preserves its long-term vision instead of chasing Wall Street's "short-term sugar high". theaircurrent.com/industry-str...
Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics
Clark says hourly operating costs factor in high cost of battery replacement
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November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one
The electric aircraft developer’s initial public offering is structured with a view to the long term.
theaircurrent.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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A scoop yesterday evening from @theaircurrent.com:
Boeing nears finish line on Jeppesen, ForeFlight divestment theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein...
Boeing nears finish line on Jeppesen, ForeFlight divestment theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein...
Boeing nears finish line on Jeppesen, ForeFlight divestment
The sale as soon as Nov. 3 is expected to help Boeing pay down its $53 billion debt
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October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A scoop yesterday evening from @theaircurrent.com:
Boeing nears finish line on Jeppesen, ForeFlight divestment theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein...
Boeing nears finish line on Jeppesen, ForeFlight divestment theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein...
SCOOP: Boeing divestment of Jeppesen and ForeFlight to close as early as Nov. 3 - theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Boeing divestment of Jeppesen and ForeFlight to close as early as Nov. 3
The sale is expected to help Boeing pay down its $53 billion debt burdenE-sub: Sale will help Boeing pay down $53b debt
theaircurrent.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
SCOOP: Boeing divestment of Jeppesen and ForeFlight to close as early as Nov. 3 - theaircurrent.com/scoops/boein... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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“Open Fan” engines promise an around 20% efficiency over the latest GTF and LEAP engine technology — but engine makers must overcome skepticism at Airbus, Boeing and elsewhere of the unducted design first.
via @jonostrower.com @theaircurrent.com
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GE pushes back on Open Fan skepticism
The engine-maker is “all-in” on Open Fan despite technological and business strategy concerns from Boeing and, to a lesser extent, Airbus.
theaircurrent.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Open Fan” engines promise an around 20% efficiency over the latest GTF and LEAP engine technology — but engine makers must overcome skepticism at Airbus, Boeing and elsewhere of the unducted design first.
via @jonostrower.com @theaircurrent.com
via @jonostrower.com @theaircurrent.com
GE pushes back on Open Fan skepticism theaircurrent.com/engine-devel... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
GE pushes back on Open Fan skepticism
The engine-maker is “all-in” on Open Fan despite technological and business strategy concerns from Boeing and, to a lesser extent, Airbus.
theaircurrent.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
GE pushes back on Open Fan skepticism theaircurrent.com/engine-devel... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent