Howard Slutsken
@wingborn.com
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• Editorial & Operations for The Air Current.
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• Ottawa, Ontario
• Check out my story archive: www.wingborn.com/stories
• Editorial & Operations for The Air Current.
• “There’s Always an Aviation Angle” ✈️📐
• Ottawa, Ontario
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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 (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 ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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 (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Okay, real talk: The rejected headline for this article was ‘GE wants its customers to pound sand’.
GE’s quest to keep an engine on the wing where it belongs theaircurrent.com/engine-devel... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
GE’s quest to keep an engine on the wing where it belongs
An industry’s economics, and a willingness to embrace new technology, hinge on rebuilding the durability of GE Aerospace’s latest engines.
theaircurrent.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Okay, real talk: The rejected headline for this article was ‘GE wants its customers to pound sand’.
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GE’s quest to keep an engine on the wing where it belongs theaircurrent.com/engine-devel... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
GE’s quest to keep an engine on the wing where it belongs
An industry’s economics, and a willingness to embrace new technology, hinge on rebuilding the durability of GE Aerospace’s latest engines.
theaircurrent.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
GE’s quest to keep an engine on the wing where it belongs theaircurrent.com/engine-devel... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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New from me: Duffy's message to controllers is shifting. Its gone from buying pizza for them to "Show up for work. You’ve got a job to do."
Watch this space as the shutdown develops.
Duffy to air traffic controllers: ‘Show up for work’ (via
@theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Watch this space as the shutdown develops.
Duffy to air traffic controllers: ‘Show up for work’ (via
@theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Duffy to air traffic controllers: ‘Show up for work’
Frustrated with staffing-induced delays, the secretary mixes his support with a stern warning
theaircurrent.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New from me: Duffy's message to controllers is shifting. Its gone from buying pizza for them to "Show up for work. You’ve got a job to do."
Watch this space as the shutdown develops.
Duffy to air traffic controllers: ‘Show up for work’ (via
@theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Watch this space as the shutdown develops.
Duffy to air traffic controllers: ‘Show up for work’ (via
@theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
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Airbus CEO: A220-500 launch paced by program profitability theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Airbus CEO: A220-500 launch paced by program profitability
Crucial 2026 ahead for A220 program as Airbus CEO targets production ramp and breakeven
theaircurrent.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Airbus CEO: A220-500 launch paced by program profitability theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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August 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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NEWS: The FAA late last week cleared Boeing to begin the next phase of its 777-9 cert process, focusing on system demonstrations, two people familiar tell TAC. Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) 2C is the fourth phase of the cert program for the 777X which started in July 2024.
July 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
NEWS: The FAA late last week cleared Boeing to begin the next phase of its 777-9 cert process, focusing on system demonstrations, two people familiar tell TAC. Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) 2C is the fourth phase of the cert program for the 777X which started in July 2024.
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"When pilots resisted cockpit cameras at the turn of the century, they were seeking the same privacy guarantees available to most people in professional occupations. Today, they are increasingly asking to remain an exception." (via @elanhead.com) theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
In Air India’s wake, revisiting the case for cockpit video recorders
The fatal crash of Air India Flight 171 is the latest in a long series of accidents where cockpit video could have provided key evidence
theaircurrent.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"When pilots resisted cockpit cameras at the turn of the century, they were seeking the same privacy guarantees available to most people in professional occupations. Today, they are increasingly asking to remain an exception." (via @elanhead.com) theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
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This has been an extremely intense week, but just wanted to recognize Team TAC as they made all of this possible. Our reporting and editing process is a team sport and @bgarrettglaser.bsky.social @elanhead.com @willguisbond.com @wingborn.com can move mountains. More soon.
July 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This has been an extremely intense week, but just wanted to recognize Team TAC as they made all of this possible. Our reporting and editing process is a team sport and @bgarrettglaser.bsky.social @elanhead.com @willguisbond.com @wingborn.com can move mountains. More soon.
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OUR Exclusive theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
Air India crash investigation focuses on movement of engine fuel control switches
Data from the Dreamliner’s black box points investigators towards improper, inadvertent or intentional pilot actions
theaircurrent.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
OUR Exclusive theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
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The @wsj.com is a fine publication filled with some of the world’s best journalists. It was a team I was honored to be a part of. But calling this “Exclusive” while citing our “earlier reported” work on paragraph 14 is self-important, unprofessional and most importantly inaccurate.
July 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The @wsj.com is a fine publication filled with some of the world’s best journalists. It was a team I was honored to be a part of. But calling this “Exclusive” while citing our “earlier reported” work on paragraph 14 is self-important, unprofessional and most importantly inaccurate.
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Why Airbus is strengthening ties with defense unicorn Quantum Systems theaircurrent.com/defense/airb... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Why Airbus is strengthening ties with defense unicorn Quantum Systems
Quantum builds on experience in Ukraine to augment Airbus’s command-and-control solutions
theaircurrent.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why Airbus is strengthening ties with defense unicorn Quantum Systems theaircurrent.com/defense/airb... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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We rarely use the ‘commentary’ tag at @theaircurrent.com. It was time.
AI slop fills the information void of Air India crash investigation theaircurrent.com/commentary/a...
AI slop fills the information void of Air India crash investigation theaircurrent.com/commentary/a...
Commentary: AI slop fills the information void of Air India crash investigation
With scant official information available nearly two weeks after the crash of Air India 171, fictional AI-generated accident reports and outrage bait have spread like wildfire
theaircurrent.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We rarely use the ‘commentary’ tag at @theaircurrent.com. It was time.
AI slop fills the information void of Air India crash investigation theaircurrent.com/commentary/a...
AI slop fills the information void of Air India crash investigation theaircurrent.com/commentary/a...
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Epic congratulations to @theaircurrent.com’s @elanhead.com for winning Best Safety Submission at the Aerospace Media Awards here in Paris tonight! theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
June 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Epic congratulations to @theaircurrent.com’s @elanhead.com for winning Best Safety Submission at the Aerospace Media Awards here in Paris tonight! theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
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This story was interesting for two reasons:
As a pilot, I found Garmin's effort to fundamentally change charts super interesting for safety.
As a journalist, there are deep strategic implications with this product launch as the company looks to expand services revenue.
Read more on both below ⬇️
As a pilot, I found Garmin's effort to fundamentally change charts super interesting for safety.
As a journalist, there are deep strategic implications with this product launch as the company looks to expand services revenue.
Read more on both below ⬇️
With expansion into charting, Garmin maneuvers to become the Apple of aviation theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
With expansion into charting, Garmin maneuvers to become the Apple of aviation
Smart Charts product launch sweetens Garmin Pilot EFB offering as Boeing sells off Jeppesen and ForeFlight
theaircurrent.com
May 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This story was interesting for two reasons:
As a pilot, I found Garmin's effort to fundamentally change charts super interesting for safety.
As a journalist, there are deep strategic implications with this product launch as the company looks to expand services revenue.
Read more on both below ⬇️
As a pilot, I found Garmin's effort to fundamentally change charts super interesting for safety.
As a journalist, there are deep strategic implications with this product launch as the company looks to expand services revenue.
Read more on both below ⬇️
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I couldn't be more excited to bring you my newest exciting challenge: The Up Front.
Creating, designing and building the site — and over 15,000 words of content at launch — with @garius.bsky.social has been nothing short of incredible.
Join us for a fresh new approach to aviation journalism.
Creating, designing and building the site — and over 15,000 words of content at launch — with @garius.bsky.social has been nothing short of incredible.
Join us for a fresh new approach to aviation journalism.
Hello and welcome to The Up Front — in-depth, independent aviation journalism on the topics that matter for the people who live and breathe the passenger experience in aviation: airlines, passengers, designers, manufacturers, and the supply chain and ecosystem that surround it all.
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theupfront.media
May 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I couldn't be more excited to bring you my newest exciting challenge: The Up Front.
Creating, designing and building the site — and over 15,000 words of content at launch — with @garius.bsky.social has been nothing short of incredible.
Join us for a fresh new approach to aviation journalism.
Creating, designing and building the site — and over 15,000 words of content at launch — with @garius.bsky.social has been nothing short of incredible.
Join us for a fresh new approach to aviation journalism.
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My partner is teaching some 🚁 pilots how to long line this week and I told him he should send them my 2018 story on how hard the process is so they're not alone in their frustration. Here it is to inspire anyone else who's looking for a challenge! verticalmag.com/features/lon...
Long line training with Volo Mission
Learning how to long line can make a beginner out of even a high-time pilot. We dedicated nearly two weeks to the process at Volo Mission, where there are no excuses and no shortcuts.
verticalmag.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My partner is teaching some 🚁 pilots how to long line this week and I told him he should send them my 2018 story on how hard the process is so they're not alone in their frustration. Here it is to inspire anyone else who's looking for a challenge! verticalmag.com/features/lon...
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Our 4th big wave of expansion: The decision to bring on @briangarrett.bsky.social as managing editor is foundational. A managing editor is core to our continuous & sustainable expansion as we evolve from our roots as a scrappy new media startup to a durable institution that serves this industry.
What’s next: The Air Current expands editorial team, launches next phase of growth theaircurrent.com/product-anno... #staycurrent
The Air Current expands editorial team, launches next phase of growth
Brian Garrett-Glaser joins as Managing Editor
theaircurrent.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Our 4th big wave of expansion: The decision to bring on @briangarrett.bsky.social as managing editor is foundational. A managing editor is core to our continuous & sustainable expansion as we evolve from our roots as a scrappy new media startup to a durable institution that serves this industry.
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Our foundation is built on the incredible work of @elanhead.com, @willguisbond.com and @wingborn.com. TAC is what it is today because of each of them. I could not be more proud of this team and what we’ve built together.
May 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our foundation is built on the incredible work of @elanhead.com, @willguisbond.com and @wingborn.com. TAC is what it is today because of each of them. I could not be more proud of this team and what we’ve built together.
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NEW analysis from me: United’s proposal to return to level three slot control at Newark Airport may help alleviate rolling delays, but could also provide the airline with a competitive advantage (via @theaircurrent.com)
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
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United's proposed Newark fix comes with a possible competitive upside
As ATC issues wreak havoc at one of United’s largest hubs, the airline is eyeing a return to a less competitive, slot-controlled past
theaircurrent.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NEW analysis from me: United’s proposal to return to level three slot control at Newark Airport may help alleviate rolling delays, but could also provide the airline with a competitive advantage (via @theaircurrent.com)
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
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SCOOP: FAA searching for ATC supervisors to aid Newark staffing crisis theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
FAA searching for ATC supervisors to aid Newark staffing crisis
Effort could be the most immediate relief offered to the airport yet
theaircurrent.com
May 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
SCOOP: FAA searching for ATC supervisors to aid Newark staffing crisis theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
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“If you have the unfortunate displeasure as I do to spend any time in D.C., there is no courage of leadership on the Hill right now. Everything they do is through a lens of ‘could it hurt me [politically], could it make me look bad,’" said Bedford.
Bryan Bedford’s history of grabbing aviation’s third rails theaircurrent.com/regulation/b... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
Bryan Bedford’s history of grabbing aviation’s third rails
FAA nominee has not been afraid to speak frankly about several hot-button aviation issues
theaircurrent.com
April 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“If you have the unfortunate displeasure as I do to spend any time in D.C., there is no courage of leadership on the Hill right now. Everything they do is through a lens of ‘could it hurt me [politically], could it make me look bad,’" said Bedford.
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Harbour Air seaplane service on Victoria-Vancouver is an #AvGeek dream
runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/04/harb...
A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex
runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/04/harb...
A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex
April 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Harbour Air seaplane service on Victoria-Vancouver is an #AvGeek dream
runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/04/harb...
A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex
runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/04/harb...
A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex