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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Newcomer ERC, now flight testing, keeps Germany’s eVTOL dreams alive theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Newcomer ERC, now flight testing, keeps Germany’s eVTOL dreams alive
Munich-based startup continues legacy of the country’s early eVTOL hopefuls with alumni from Lilium, Volocopter and Airbus
theaircurrent.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Newcomer ERC, now flight testing, keeps Germany’s eVTOL dreams alive theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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The year 2025 marked one of the most dangerous periods for journalists in U.S. history.
Our 2025 Impact Report takes a comprehensive look at how attacks on the press escalated and how we supported journalists.
Our 2025 Impact Report takes a comprehensive look at how attacks on the press escalated and how we supported journalists.
Our 2025 Impact Report
The year 2025 marked one of the most dangerous periods for journalists in U.S. history. Our 2025 Impact Report takes a comprehensive look at how attacks on the press escalated and how we supported jou...
freedom.press
February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The year 2025 marked one of the most dangerous periods for journalists in U.S. history.
Our 2025 Impact Report takes a comprehensive look at how attacks on the press escalated and how we supported journalists.
Our 2025 Impact Report takes a comprehensive look at how attacks on the press escalated and how we supported journalists.
Oooooooh Seattle really loves its fireworks. Congrats, Seahawks.
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Oooooooh Seattle really loves its fireworks. Congrats, Seahawks.
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Bad Bunny “together we are America”
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Bad Bunny “together we are America”
Instacart takes the early lead for best commercial.
February 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Instacart takes the early lead for best commercial.
Was that Toyota ad AI generated?
February 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Was that Toyota ad AI generated?
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Super Bowl LX Begins With Moment Of Silence For Failed Bay Area Startups
February 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Super Bowl LX Begins With Moment Of Silence For Failed Bay Area Startups
The videogamization of every extreme activity with drones still blows my mind.
February 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The videogamization of every extreme activity with drones still blows my mind.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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My favorite spot in the new T1 at the San Diego airport? The terrace.
“When you think about an airport, there’s this romance of flight but the reality is ... there’s all kinds of airport exhaust, it’s noisy but people still love it." 🙋🏻♂️
byerussell.substack.com/p/a-san-dieg...
“When you think about an airport, there’s this romance of flight but the reality is ... there’s all kinds of airport exhaust, it’s noisy but people still love it." 🙋🏻♂️
byerussell.substack.com/p/a-san-dieg...
February 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
My favorite spot in the new T1 at the San Diego airport? The terrace.
“When you think about an airport, there’s this romance of flight but the reality is ... there’s all kinds of airport exhaust, it’s noisy but people still love it." 🙋🏻♂️
byerussell.substack.com/p/a-san-dieg...
“When you think about an airport, there’s this romance of flight but the reality is ... there’s all kinds of airport exhaust, it’s noisy but people still love it." 🙋🏻♂️
byerussell.substack.com/p/a-san-dieg...
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Boeing will move engineering work for the 787 Dreamliner from the Puget Sound area. Here's what we know.
Boeing moves more 787 work from Washington
www.seattletimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Boeing will move engineering work for the 787 Dreamliner from the Puget Sound area. Here's what we know.
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Airbus' plan to raise A320neo output is jeopardised by the absence of a finalised supply agreement with Pratt & Whitney for PW1100G GTF deliveries needed to match the production rate. Pratt says it is close to a deal, but no firm terms have been confirmed. - More on hype.aero
Pratt & Whitney supply-deal uncertainty threatens Airbus production target
Airbus' main aircraft production target hangs in the balance as the planemaker remains without a supply deal with engine maker Pratt & Whitney , industry sources said.
www.reuters.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Airbus' plan to raise A320neo output is jeopardised by the absence of a finalised supply agreement with Pratt & Whitney for PW1100G GTF deliveries needed to match the production rate. Pratt says it is close to a deal, but no firm terms have been confirmed. - More on hype.aero
For the record, journalism does not have to “entertain” you. Jon Stewart and John Oliver stand on the shoulders, and give credit to, the journalists that lay much of the foundation for their satire and commentary. You’re an adult and sometimes this means consuming information isn’t only dopamine.
February 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
For the record, journalism does not have to “entertain” you. Jon Stewart and John Oliver stand on the shoulders, and give credit to, the journalists that lay much of the foundation for their satire and commentary. You’re an adult and sometimes this means consuming information isn’t only dopamine.
Today is a great day to support journalism you trust.
February 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Today is a great day to support journalism you trust.
The Air Current is always looking for great journalists to expand our coverage of aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and everything adjacent. If you're curious what that might look and feel like for your next act, please reach out.
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Air Current is always looking for great journalists to expand our coverage of aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and everything adjacent. If you're curious what that might look and feel like for your next act, please reach out.
Just sickened by the destruction taking place at the Washington Post today. To our friends at WaPo affected by the layoffs, I'm so sorry. I've been there and I know this pain and uncertainty.
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Just sickened by the destruction taking place at the Washington Post today. To our friends at WaPo affected by the layoffs, I'm so sorry. I've been there and I know this pain and uncertainty.
How big is the Boeing 777X?
(humans for scale)
(humans for scale)
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
How big is the Boeing 777X?
(humans for scale)
(humans for scale)
This week's episode of The Air Show podcast is an interview with Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson and CFO Tom Doxey. I begin by asking: “Why have you made Southwest more like everyone else?” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Southwest’s Big Changes are Done, Now What?
Podcast Episode · The Air Show · 02/02/2026 · 35m
podcasts.apple.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This week's episode of The Air Show podcast is an interview with Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson and CFO Tom Doxey. I begin by asking: “Why have you made Southwest more like everyone else?” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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How a Solar Impulse spinoff cleared a major battery certification hurdle theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
How a Solar Impulse spinoff cleared a major battery certification hurdle
A battery testing milestone by Swiss startup H55 advances the broader electric aviation industry.
theaircurrent.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
How a Solar Impulse spinoff cleared a major battery certification hurdle theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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Imagine reading @theaircurrent.com in the car....
January 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Imagine reading @theaircurrent.com in the car....
Understandably our mental bandwidth is elsewhere, but we are not nearly excited enough about this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCrP...
NASA's Artemis II Live Views from Kennedy Space Center
YouTube video by NASA
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Understandably our mental bandwidth is elsewhere, but we are not nearly excited enough about this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCrP...
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ATR’s ‘massive investment’ targets a 2029 decision for hybrid Evo theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
ATR’s ‘massive investment’ targets a 2029 decision for hybrid Evo
ATR's next-generation hybrid turboprop evolution lives at the intersection of European industrial policy.
theaircurrent.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 PM
ATR’s ‘massive investment’ targets a 2029 decision for hybrid Evo theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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ATR maps out the rest of its decade theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
ATR maps out the rest of its decade
ATR prepares the supply chain for ramp up, its number one priority, as the JSX experiment in the U.S. gets underway.
theaircurrent.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
ATR maps out the rest of its decade theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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Just one example of the relevant, timely information you get as a subscriber to @theaircurrent.com (this graf is behind our paywall):
January 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Just one example of the relevant, timely information you get as a subscriber to @theaircurrent.com (this graf is behind our paywall):