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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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#DassaultAviation dΓ©voile le #Falcon10X, nouveau summum de la gamme #Falcon
https://www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/presse/press-kits/dassault-aviation-devoile-le-falcon-10x-nouveau-summum-de-la-gamme-falcon/

10.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

And here are the eight proposals selected for the program, not limited to eVTOLs: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...

09.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Embraer sees E175 assembly in India in 2028 if it secures 200 orders Brazilian planemaker Embraer could roll out E175-E1 regional jets from a potential production line in India as early as 2028, but the plan hinges on orders for at least 200 aircraft, ​CEO Francisco Gomes Neto told Reuters on Friday.

Embraer sees E175 assembly in India in 2028 if it secures 200 orders reut.rs/47BJcYH

09.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

NEWS: White House spokesperson says Inman was fired because of β€œhighly concerning reports” of alcohol use, staff abuse:

09.03.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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White House fires NTSB board member Inman after allegations of alcohol, staff abuse J. Todd Inman, one of the five members of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, was removed by the White House after "highly concerning reports."

Our scoop from Saturday, now updated with comment from the WH: White House fires NTSB board member Inman after allegations of alcohol, staff abuse theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com @willguisbond.com)

09.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

NTSB board member Todd Inman sent out a statement today saying he received a notice from the White House Friday that he had been fired.

β€œServing on the Board of the NTSB has been a great honor,” Inman says. H/t to @theaircurrent.com who reported on his departure yesterday.

08.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog J. Todd Inman, one of the five members of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, has left the investigative body, according to multiple people familiar with the situation.

SCOOP w/ @jonostrower.com: NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog (via @theaircurrent.com):

theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...

08.03.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Hold up, so now you're saying Apple has both a Max and a Neo?

04.03.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Air Current App - App Store Download The Air Current by JAO Aero Media LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like The Air Current.

We've officially kicked off internal beta testing of @theaircurrent.com's app for Android phones and tablets. This has been a hugely requested feature from our subscribers and we'll have it in your hands soon.

In the meantime, iOS users can grab it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-a...

03.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This incisive piece of analysis from @jonostrower.com is now free for all readers as a public service, given the evolving and incredibly critical nature of the conflict.

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03.03.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24 View flight EK500 from Dubai to Mumbai on Flightradar24

fr24.com/UAE500/3e90d...

02.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: Emirates flight 500, an Airbus A380, departing Dubai for Mumbai has just left DXB after three days of airport closure amid Iranian attacks.

02.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia, Part One (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia, Part One (full documentary) | FRONTLINE YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official

This was an amazing piece of documentary reporting from Frontline when it was published in 2020, even more so again in 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHcg...

02.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Iraq, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE & Jordan make up a staggering 13.2% of scheduled flying capacity globally. The sheer volume of air traffic flowing through the Mid East underscores how central it has become for human transportation and the global economy.

02.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With Iran strikes, geopolitical chaos again haunts commercial aviation Disruption and uncertainty land at the crossroads of global aviation and again test its resilience

News Analysis: With Iran strikes, geopolitical chaos again haunts commercial aviation theaircurrent.com/analysis/us-... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent

02.03.2026 04:55 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

This was posted in the immediate minutes after the conflict expanded. β€œPreemptive strike” is not a phrase that’s accurate and we won’t be using it again editorially. Post will stand given the relevance and timing of the image.

28.02.2026 09:54 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Of all the flights on Earth right now, this is one I’d least like to be on.

28.02.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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One of the busiest airspace corridors in the world - the artery that stretches across Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq - is clearing out after Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran amid a massive U.S. military build-up in the region. (via @flightradar24.com)

28.02.2026 07:18 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
Flights leaving Iraqi airspace or holding before entering.

Flights leaving Iraqi airspace or holding before entering.

Our live blog with updates on the airspace situation in the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and airspace closures in Israel, Iran, and Iraq (pictured). www.flightradar24.com/blog/live/is...

28.02.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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The US is carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials tell CNN. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4rFzzQF

28.02.2026 07:13 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 125 πŸ’¬ 66 πŸ“Œ 57
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Hyundai eVTOL subsidiary Supernal lays off most of its staff in major retrenchment The struggling eVTOL developer will retain a skeleton crew in California focused on aircraft design.

Hyundai eVTOL subsidiary Supernal lays off most of its staff in major retrenchment theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent

27.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is such a tacit acknowledgment that this show jumped the shark so hard that they rebooted a prequel to get back to what people liked about the show to begin with.

26.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I like the cut of this kid's jib.

26.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Boeing chief technology officer Todd Citron retiring effective March 31 - The Air Current

Breaking now on TAC/Intel from @theaircurrent.com: Boeing chief technology officer Todd Citron retiring effective March 31 theaircurrent.com/intel/boeing...

26.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pratt & Whitney invests $200m to expand forging capacity in Georgia Engine manufacturer will install additional isothermal forging press at Columbus site by 2028, increasing critical component output by 30% to support commercial GTF and military F135 programmes amid p...

Pratt & Whitney invests $200m to expand forging capacity in Georgia www.flightglobal.com/engines/prat... (via Flightglobal)

25.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

China to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says during Beijing visit www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/c... (via @euronews.com)

25.02.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Folks with @theaircurrent.com TAC/Intel saw this first last night: NTSB analysis contradicts lawmakers on how House bill addresses D.C. crash safety recommendations.

Notable chart from said analysis, which is provided for free to subscribers:

theaircurrent.com/intel/ntsb-a...

24.02.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where in the World is Steve Giordano Podcast Episode Β· The Air Show Β· February 20 Β· 41m

This episode of @theairshowpodcast.com was a little different this week. We welcome Nomadic’s Steve Giordano of Cockpit Casual fame to the show and got to ask him about The Rehearsal and flying with Nathan Fielder. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

21.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Also, if you haven’t seen The Rehearsal (it came out a year ago) I should probably say SPOILER ALERT. Though it’s so good there’s no way it could be spoiled.

22.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS reverses decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown The reversal came in the wake of criticism by elected leaders and travelers.

DHS reverses decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown abcnews.com/US/dhs-suspe... (via ABC News)

23.02.2026 04:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1