Podcast appearances and mentions of jon ostrower

Darren Hulst, Boeing's vice president of commercial marketing, joins Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder on this episode to talk about the company's 20-year market outlook for commercial aircraft. This year's CMO — released Saturday in the United States — forecasts 43,600 new airplanes from 2025 to 2044. Darren gets into the details about how his team formulates the prediction and what they're watching in the industry, in emerging markets, in geopolitics, and (most importantly) global GDP growth. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the accident aboard Air India 171.We would like to thank Pittsburgh International Airport and Intelsat for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Will the next major competitor to Boeing and Airbus be JetZero and its blended wing passenger airplane? Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder talk about JetZero's Z4 design, which aims to offer significant fuel efficiency gains over traditional tube-and-wing aircraft, and United Airlines' investment in the company. Like other companies seeking to develop new aircraft and technology, funding is a big headwind. Find photos and more information on the Z4 on Cranky Flier and The Air Current.We would like to thank Pittsburgh International Airport for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

With Mesa set to merge into Republic, Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower, and Brett Snyder look at what's coming for a shrinking industry. They ask whether mainline airlines still need so many regional partners now that E175s and CRJs are much more expensive to operate than ever, and they discuss whether there's any new aircraft technology coming that might disrupt the regional industry.We would like to thank Pittsburgh International Airport and TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

This week, Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder discuss EWR's air traffic control staffing and equipment issues, and the decision to relocate operations to Pennsylvania with special guest Will Guisbond from The Air Current. Then, Brett and Jon talk about the potential partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines, driven by JetBlue's need for a domestic partner and United's desire to re-enter JFK.We would like to thank TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Impacts from the trade war with China are landing at Boeing and in U.S. aviation more broadly. Due to high tariffs, Chinese airlines are declining to take deliveries of Boeing aircraft — as many as 50 planes destined for China this year will need to be re-marketed to new buyers. But that's just the beginning of it, as Jon Ostrower explains. China's long-term goal is to be self-sufficient in aerospace, with projects like the C919 and C929. As the geopolitical winds shift, it may look to Embraer as a potential partner rather than Boeing and Airbus.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Rokt for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Brett Snyder has been watching Spirit's network strategy closely, and this week he floats the idea that Spirit is not only becoming more like Sun Country but it could benefit from joining forces with the airline.  Brian Sumers, however, thinks this is ridiculous.  Come join them and Jon Ostrower as they float statistics in a very... spirited... debate.We would like to thank Rokt for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers talk about United's earnings call, and the challenges surfacing for Boeing now with delivering aircraft to Chinese airlines. Plus: Brian and Jon answer your questions about ultra-long-haul flying, OEM's commitment to sustainability, and where Avelo Airlines is "cooked."We would like to thank Intelsat for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

With economic uncertainty casting a shadow over the U.S. economy, Brian Sumers, Brett Snyder, and Jon Ostrower dive into the impact this will have on both the aircraft manufacturers and the airlines themselves. (Spoiler alert: it's not good news.)We would like to thank Intelsat for supporting The Air Show.

Jon Ostrower brings the latest news from Airbus's recent summit in Toulouse: planned innovations in aircraft, efficiency and sustainability, despite an increasingly fragmented global economic and political world. Ostrower tells Brett Snyder the next decade will be “the homework years” — when a lot of work gets done and technology developed to inform a more productive future. And in the U.S., as Boeing continues its push to reshape its culture and industrial operation, there are early signs of progress.We would like to thank Rokt and Intelsat for supporting The Air Show.

This week, Brett Snyder, Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss President Trump's pick for FAA administrator: Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways. They also discuss Spirit Airlines' turnaround plan as it emerges from four months of bankruptcy protection, and what it did (and did not) accomplish during that period.We would like to thank TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Brett Snyder's annual Cranky Network Awards is the event of the year and the place to be for the airline industry professionals that some people (possibly his co-hosts on this podcast) think are the nerdiest of the aviation nerds: network planners. In all seriousness (well, not all...), Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower and Brett talk about the winners, what makes routes sexy or not, and the behind-the-scenes (and grooming routines) of this year's prestigious bash.We would like to thank TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Southwest Airlines is in a major transition — layoffs, an activist investor, and a changing product. Of course, it's an especially major transition for this airline because of its conservative culture, strategy, and history. Brett Snyder, Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower debate the impact of Elliott Management's involvement, former CEO Gary Kelly's legacy, and the potential for new leadership to drive change.We would like to thank TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Brian Sumers, Brett Snyder, and Jon Ostrower discuss Boom's recent supersonic test flights — a big achievement for the start-up — and the challenges ahead. Is there a market for a return to supersonic commercial flight? Is there enough money to develop an airliner? Can Boom develop its own engine?We would like to thank TCG Digital for supporting The Air Show.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the tragic collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington National Airport last week, ending an unprecedented era of US aviation safety. Jon Ostrower talks through what is known about the incident, what is ahead as the NTSB investigates, and the potential impacts of speculation  — on social media and by officials — in shaping public perception after disasters like this.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us, and thank you for listening to the show.

As it plans to emerge from bankruptcy, America's first ULCC is trying to reinvent itself as a more upscale airline with higher costs. Spirit Airlines says it needs to move upmarket to attract new customers who want a better product. But hosts Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower, and Brett Snyder are skeptical. They wonder if this is just a short pit stop on the way to consolidation.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us, and thank you for listening to the show.

It's our final episode of 2024! Brett Snyder, Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower chat about what 2025 may bring: mergers and a new regulatory environment? a handoff at the FAA? assigned seating on an airline previously opposed to assigned seating? Plus: The Air Show's top interview requests for 2025.We would like to thank Juliett Alpha for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us, and thank you for listening to the show.

The top U.S.-based airline continues to play it cool. Delta's execs were casual during the airline's most recent investor day — yes, Delta's targeting younger, more affluent customers and it's experimenting with A.I. for revenue management, but why overstate the possibilities? Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about the state of calm, cool, confident Delta. Is it too confident? Could it use some humility, as United is motivated to overtake it?We would like to thank Juliett Alpha for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Marty St. George joins the show this week to discuss his second stint at JetBlue, this time as president. With Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder, St. George discusses the turnaround he intends to oversee at the struggling JetBlue to improve its profitability, culture, and operations (called Jet Forward). St. George also talked about how he's evolved as a manager and decision-maker, his dream airplane and how to deal with the effects of Pratt engine issues, and more.We would like to thank Accelya for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Is the drama over? Is this a ceasefire? An agreement to cooperate? Brett Snyder, Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower discuss the recent détente between Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management. Elliott gained five of Southwest's 13 board seats, and the two sides agreed to table the rest of their disagreements until Valentine's Day 2026. Will Southwest fix its revenue problem by then?We would like to thank Rokt for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

The Boeing strike continues. On Wednesday, 64% of machinists rejected Boeing's negotiated proposal, extending the strike indefinitely. Earlier that day, Boeing's third-quarter earnings revealed an expected $6.2 billion loss and an official delay until 2026 of the 777X. It's not great, for really anyone. Jon Ostrower discusses the dynamics here with Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder. We would like to thank our sponsor, Intelsat.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Brett Snyder and Jon Ostrower discuss Q2 2024 data for the domestic airline market. American Airlines faced significant challenges. Southwest, in contrast, actually did alright! This DOT data set also sheds light on the performance of new-ish ultra-low-cost carriers, Avelo and Breeze, which are privately held.We would like to thank our sponsor, Intelsat.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Now that the U.S. government has approved the merger, Brett Snyder, Brian Sumers, and Jon Ostrower talk (and speculate) about how Alaska might navigate the logistics of acquiring Hawaiian. Alaska has a lot of work to do to combine the airlines' fleet, loyalty programs, and network strategy. It also needs to do something highly unusual for a U.S. airline — run two full-service brands on a single operating certificate.We would like to thank our sponsors, Intelsat and TCG Digital.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

It was a busy week in the aviation world in the Pacific Northwest. We'll get to the Alaska-Hawaiian merger soon — this week Jon Ostrower, Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers talk about the strike by the largest group of workers at Boeing, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The strike, the first in 16 years, affects production on the 737, 767, and 777 lines. Boeing's financial response includes a hiring freeze, travel cuts, and furloughs (and more).We would like to thank our sponsors, Rokt and TCG Digital.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

The U.S. Department of Transportation informed the four biggest airlines it would like more information about their frequent flyer programs because it is concerned about hidden pricing, extra fees, devaluation of rewards and miles, and reduced competition. Brian Sumers, Brett Snyder and Jon Ostrower discuss DOT's apparent interest in this crucial aspect of the airline business, the timing (and the politics) of the inquiry, and the potential for regulatory intervention.We would like to thank our sponsors, Intelsat and TCG Digital.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

This week Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss Airbus — its history, its engineering and development strategies, and its approach toward sales. Ostrower and Sumers also explain how Airbus' relentless desire to make its aircraft incrementally better over time has given it an advantage over Boeing (at least for now).We would like to thank Ferrovial and TCG Digital for sponsoring The Air Show.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Jon Ostrower spent time at this year's Farnborough International Airshow, and he brought back all kinds of knowledge to share. Who had the most orders (and does anyone care)? What airplane is going to be able to take off on its own? Who might very well be running Boeing by the time this episode goes live? It's all there this week. A programming note: This is our last episode before a two week break. We'll be back the week of August 19.We would like to thank Ferrovial and TCG Digital for sponsoring The Air Show.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Alaska Airlines is on a mission to do something about its dark, dismal winters (and no, we're not just talking about this past winter's foibles). The airline has been trying to figure out a profitable winter strategy that works for its West Coast-heavy network since its very gloomy 2023 Q1. Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder discuss the new routes the airline announced this week, and what it forecasts for the U.S.'s fifth largest airline.We would like to thank TCG Digital for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Delta had a strong second quarter and its executives were more talkative than usual about the state of the industry. Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower discussed Delta's numbers, its fleet management and operations, and the issue of overcapacity in the US airline market.We would like to thank TCG Digital for sponsoring this episode.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Jon Ostrower talks with Brett Snyder about the two days he spent at Boeing this week, touring factories and walking the line and hearing from Boeing executives...and what happened when the NTSB heard what was going on. Visit theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Weeks ago, we planned to discuss Southwest's underperformance — but so much has happened since then. Legacy-loving Southwest now has an activist investor, which bought more than 10 percent of company shares and has launched an effort to blow up the board and fire CEO Bob Jordan. Brett Snyder, Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss the post-pandemic state of Southwest that likely led Elliott Investment Management to make this play for control, and the play itself. Questions, comments, or suggestions? Get in touch with us: theairshowpodcast.com

Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers interview Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith, and they catch up with Brett Snyder about this year's IATA annual general meeting — how useful it is as an observer of the industry, the elevator interactions with airline executives (the good, the bad and the very awkward), and Enrique Iglesias.

United CEO Scott Kirby joins Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower for a wide-ranging interview from the IATA general meeting in Dubai. Kirby discussed Boeing and the duopoly of airplane manufacturers, his outlook on United's competitors and U.S.-based ULCCs, and his analysis of United's success.We would like to thank Anuvu for their sponsorship of The Air Show.Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

As cost-conscious airline passengers increasingly trade up for tickets on legacy carriers, what's a ULCC to do? Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder discuss the new strategies Frontier Airlines is adopting in the face of this trend: new fare families to match the legacy airlines, changes to its network, and its fleet strategy (and order book).Would you like to sponsor future episodes of The Air Show? Get in touch with us here.

The Brazilian manufacturer has a decision to make. Should it focus on what it already does well, including regional jets, small narrowbodies, and business jets? Or should it take a chance and build a bigger airplane that might compete directly with the 737 and A320 families? Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss Embraer's dilemma in this week's episode. We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

JSX and Contour have completely different business models, but they both have something in common.  They are able to take advantage of a loophole that allows them to run their operations more flexibly in terms of pilots, security, and more under Parts 135 and 380. The industry is divided on whether this is good or bad, but it has generated some real debate in Washington. Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder talk about what's happening as well as the pros and cons.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

American Airlines has a bold, new strategy that forgoes managed corporate bookings for direct bookings while remaking its entire sales effort. With the first quarter over and done, how is that plan-turned-strategy working out so far? This week, Brian Sumers, Brett Snyder and Jon Ostrower discuss the first indicators of American's grand plan.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

It's not just Boeing that's causing acute headaches for airlines. Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine, which has been in operation since 2016 on Airbus single-aisle aircraft, has serious issues with reliability and durability, and a seriously long MRO timeline. The engine itself is an innovation — a major leap in fuel efficiency, which will only become more necessary — but will these issues threaten Pratt & Whitney's comeback? Make airlines more risk-averse when innovation is sorely needed? Create a RASM-related silver lining? That's what Jon Ostrower, Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers discuss on this week's episode.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.

Or: what happened in Boston and Seattle when Delta established hubs there. Brett Snyder, Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower discuss how Alaska defended its turf against Delta, and how JetBlue faltered when Delta expanded in Boston. The particulars of each city — their changing economies and corporate needs, their specific brand loyalty, and regional feed and fleet  — make an interesting case study.We would like to thank Plusgrade for their sponsorship of The Air Show.

Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss the current moment in Indian aviation, focusing on the two largest carriers in the market. At Air India, Campbell Wilson, a former top executive of Singapore Air, is tasked to remake the flag carrier under new private ownership. Pieter Elbers, the former CEO of KLM, now leads the very profitable and market-dominant IndiGo, despite growing pains. Brian and Jon also discuss the forces that are perhaps containing the growth of the Indian market: infrastructure, aircraft availability, and competitors in the Middle East.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Intelsat for their sponsorship of The Air Show.

Jon Ostrower recaps and explains a very tumultuous week at Boeing: a shake-up in its executive leadership, prompted by the leadership of four U.S. airlines deciding it was time to bypass the C-suite and ask for a meeting with Boeing's board. Jon discusses those developments and what's ahead for Boeing with Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers.  You can read Jon's reporting on Boeing here.We would like to thank Plusgrade and Intelsat for their sponsorship of The Air Show.

Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers discuss the recent moves of JetBlue and the early signs of what the airline's new leadership is planning, post-NEA and post-Spirit. Jon Ostrower joins from the road to discuss JetBlue's varied fleet. We would like to thank Intelsat for their sponsorship of The Air Show.

Our guest today is the preeminent aviation journalist, Jon Ostrower. Jon is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Air Current, which he started in 2018. It's an independent subscription media business focused on the global aerospace and aviation industries. Jon started blogging about the airline industry as a 22-year-old while working in politics, but he quickly became consumed by his passion and went on to work for Flight Global, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN before striking off to build his own media business. Throughout this conversation, he thoughtfully outlines the key decisions he's made in building The Air Current into the success it is today. Please enjoy this episode of Making Media with Jon Ostrower. Listen to the Boeing Business Breakdown with Jon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Media is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Media, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @MakingMediaPod | @JoinColossus  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes  (00:00) Welcome to Making Media (02:35) First Question - Jon's Journey into Aviation Journalism (03:44) The Miracle of Flight and the Aerospace Industry (05:12) Jon's Early Career and the Birth of His Blog (06:39) The Evolution of The Air Current (10:24) The Importance of Quality Content and Audience Engagement (16:05) The Challenges and Triumphs of Scaling a Media Business (23:00) The Role of Passion and Expertise in Media Success (29:25) The Importance of Owning Your Platform (33:47) The Future of The Air Current and Closing Thoughts (38:16) Debrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back The Air Current's founder and editor Jon Ostrower to pull back from Boeing's immediate crisis and take stock of the state of the company. We look at the challenges facing Boeing, including regaining the trust of its regulator, certifying and delivering a slate of long-delayed aircraft, and eventually […] The post AvTalk Episode 253: Time traveling with Taylor Swift and turtles appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

This week: Jon Ostrower, Founder, The Air Current; Focus on the JAL Evacuation, the Alaska Door Plug, and the current Boeing fiasco; Joanna Geraghty named new JetBlue CEO; Earnings season update; Listener Input: Spirit should be buying JetBlue, United's Andrew Nocella comments that ULCCs are "doomed".

We're learning more about what went wrong when a door panel unhinged from an Alaska Airlines flight mid-air. Officials are looking into whether four bolts that were supposed to hold the panel in place were missing. The investigation grounded at least 170 planes from Alaska and United Airlines. Geoff Bennett discussed more with aerospace and aviation reporter Jon Ostrower of "The Air Current." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What is behind the business of aviation intelligence?Jon Ostrower, Editor in Chief of The Air Current, discusses the business of covering aviation in the media.  We discuss the challenges at Boeing, as well as the stories worth watching over the next decade.

Interviews from Cranky Dorkfest 2023, Micah on lighter than air vehicles, and a chance encounter at Costco.

This is Zack Fuss, an investor at Irenic Capital, and today we're breaking down Boeing. Founded in Seattle in 1916 by William Boeing, the company has produced thousands of commercial and military aircraft over the past century. It is an important national and global asset and one-half of arguably the most famous duopoly in business, alongside Airbus. To break down Boeing, I'm joined by Jon Ostrower, founder and editor-in-chief of The Air Current. You can split Boeing's business into three segments: commercial, defense, and services. For this discussion, we focus mostly on Boeing's commercial business, which accounted for nearly 40% of its revenues last year. We talk about the cost and complexity of building new airplanes, how the 737 MAX disaster changed the business, and why the future of commercial planes may look radically different. Please enjoy this business breakdown of Boeing. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus is the modern research platform for leading investors, and provider of Canalyst. Tired of calculating fully-diluted shares outstanding? Access every publicly-reported datapoint and industry-specific KPI through their database of over 4,000 driveable global models handbuilt by a team of sector-focused analysts, 35+ industry comp sheets, and Excel add-ins that let you use their industry-leading data in your own spreadsheets. Tegus' models automatically update each quarter, including hard to calculate KPIs like stock-based compensation and organic growth rates, empowering investors to bypass the friction of sourcing, building and updating models. Make efficiency your competitive advantage and take back your time today. As a listener, you can trial Canalyst by Tegus for free by visiting tegus.co/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @jspujji | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Show Notes (00:02:38) - (First question) - An introduction to the aerospace industry and Boeing's role in it (00:05:41) - Boeing's business model today (00:09:52) - How the aerospace industry settled into a duopoly (00:12:30) - Costs associated with airplane manufacturing (00:14:02) - The life expectancy of an aircraft (00:14:46) - Dealing with the supply coordination problem (00:17:39) - The Boeing and McDonnell Douglas merger (00:20:51) - Problems Boeing has faced over the past five years (00:25:44) - How leadership turnover has permeated through Boeing (00:28:03) - Competitive headwinds Boeing can face (00:33:10) - How Boeing will grow in the aerospace industry (00:37:39) - Boeing's eVTOL strategy (00:41:42) - What is impacting the profitability of the business (00:43:38) - The biggest challenge facing the aerospace industry (00:44:57) - Lessons learned from studying Boeing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two airliners narrowly missed each other on a foggy runway in February, the federal NOTAM system crashed in January, and Southwest Airlines suffered an operational meltdown in December. Are all these stories related, warning signs for an industry about to break, or are they just random stories that are misunderstood by the non-aviation media? Veteran aviation reporter Jon Ostrower shares his opinion about recent safety lapses and explains why changes in the media business resulted in a loss of aerospace expertise. Jon also talks about his new project to build a mobile flight sim controller and makes his predictions about many hot topics in aviation, including: electric airplanes, autonomous airliners, the 1500-hour rule, single pilot airline flights, and much more. SHOW LINKS: The Air Current: https://theaircurrent.com Yawman Arrow: https://yawmanflight.com Sporty's Pilot Training+ Membership: https://sportys.com/pilottraining

Jon Ostrower describes the exciting new flight sim controller from Yawman, Chinese balloon impact on Boeing, a United 777 experiences a steep dive, American Airlines pilots refuse to be interviewed on tape, more unidentified objects are shot down.

On this week's episode, we're joined by The Air Current's Jon Ostrower for a discussion about the delivery of the last Boeing 747 and Boeing's plans for the future in Everett and beyond. Ostrower explains Boeing's decision to begin a fourth 737 MAX production line at Everett and the recent NASA award for Boeing to … The post AvTalk Episode 201: Sending the last 747 home appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On episode 31, Micah and I discuss my trip up to Seattle where I attended the Seattle Aerospace BBQ, hosted by Jet City Star, Isaac Alexander. We also answer listener questions from Melissa and Jessica. Melissa wants to know if we will continue the show after I reach the 3 Million Mile goal. Jessica was wondering why so many women write in with questions and she wanted to know if I was on her Southwest flight from San Jose to Burbank. The flight attendants made an announcement that I was on the plane and going for 3 million miles on United. The announcement must have confused some of the passengers... why would someone going for 3 million miles on United be flying on Southwest. :-) But indeed, it was me! Listener Lu wanted to know if Micah and I were ever involved in a shutdown of the airspace, similar to what happened over the holidays and then again with the DOTs issues with the NOTAM system. Micah and I go on to talk about the Seattle Aerospace BBQ and my conversation with Jon Ostrower, aviation writer extraordinaire and publisher of the Air Current, an aviation news and commentary site. Prior to the BBQ, I was fortunate to walk around the Museum of Flight with Isaac Alexander. It was great fun having him talk about all the various aircraft and aviation history of the greater Seattle area. At the BBQ, I was fortunate enough to sit at the winning table of for the trivia contest. My fellow table mates were in the space industry... which helped a lot as I didn't know any of the space related questions. We won a big bag of SWAG (Stuff We All Get) and there weren't any fights over the very popular items. A great time was had by all and I hope to return next year. We close the show with the normal bloopers and then if you are interested, you can listen to the interviews I recorded at the BBQ with Isaac, Robin - the founder of Hype aviation, Nick - the founder of Jet Tip, and Dave Honan - a very talented plane spotter that shots some interesting subjects. Thanks once again to all of our listeners and especially our international listeners. Please write in and let us know how you found the show and why you listen. We love hearing from you!!! Opening music is provided by the Madalitso Youth Choir as they sing their Welcome Song, recorded at the lobby of The Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia. We hope you enjoy the show!

Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Nigeria caves in to Emirates and releases $265 million to settle ticket sales owed them.  Paul van Alfen gives us the story. https://lnkd.in/ecuxnHVYYou don't pay for your take-away meal two months in advance, so why should you for your flight? Dominic Short brings us a new business model in travel. https://lnkd.in/e8ifMsGeThe Finnair - Qatar Airways deal has a lot more to it than just a partnership. Will Horton tells us why: https://lnkd.in/e8Vm4MUaIn massive news - United Airlines and Emirates codeshare plans leak.  Jon Ostrower referred to it as "hell has frozen over"! https://lnkd.in/euEeE7ccVirgin Atlantic and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) announce a new interline agreement. https://lnkd.in/e48fQUinCanada gets a new airline. Adam Wilcox tells us more: https://lnkd.in/eZ7aYAujThe Italian airline ITA Airways is likely to end up with AF/KL/DL as their partners after the Italian government decided it did not favour the Lufthansa / MSC offer. I saw this first on a post by Bernard: https://lnkd.in/e5rVS7v9Google is going to discontinue the ability to book flights out of most countries outside the US. Mohit Kumar spotted this. https://lnkd.in/eSWR7gvcIs $30b enough to launch a new airline? Kanika brings us news of a new Saudi airline in the making: https://lnkd.in/eMRAH7pGTune in every week to get your weekly update.  You can subscribe to this podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora or Spotify. Support the show

Two decades after leaving Seattle for Chicago, Boeing is moving its headquarters again. This time, they're going to Northern Virginia. We'll hear what it says about how Boeing sees its future and what it could mean for its Western Washington workforce from Jon Ostrower, Seattle-based editor-in-chief of The Air Current.Follow us on Instagram @seattlenowpod

On this episode of AvTalk, we're joined by The Air Current's Jon Ostrower to discuss the concerning departure of Emirates flight EK231 from Dubai in late December. Plus, Allegiant orders 100 737 MAX. Allegiant goes for the MAX US ultra-low cost carrier Allegiant Air signed with Boeing for 50 firm orders plus 50 options and … The post AvTalk Episode 145: EK231 and the stinking onion appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome aerospace journalists John Walton and Jon Ostrower to discuss United Airlines' order for Boom's Supersonic Overture jet, and the likelihood of the aircraft ever entering service. Our discussion of United's order for Boom's proposed supersonic jet covers the challenges Boom, and any airline seeking to fly the supersonic … The post AvTalk Episode 115: Is Boom all noise? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we mark two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and the beginning of a years long effort to fix the 737 MAX and return it to service. We also discuss Sir Tim Clark’s recent comments on Boeing in an interview with Jon Ostrower of the The Air … The post AvTalk Episode 107: Strong words from Sir Tim Clark appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

The Air Current's Jon Ostrower joins the program to evaluate Boeing's status and how Southwest Airlines is involved / Mike takes a crack at big tech in America / The Random Question Robot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Ostrower, Editor-in-chief of The Air Current stops by to discuss Boeing MCAS system and how its been found ineffective  // Mike reflects on his earliest airline memory's // Random question robot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the FAA’s approval of the changes to the 737 MAX and the withdrawal of its grounding order, clearing the way for the aircraft to begin its return to commercial service. We also discuss major developments in aviation business as Korean Air is set … The post AvTalk Episode 98: The MAX is back appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

After a short hiatus due to the election and other pressing current events, The P-56 Podcast returns to the airwaves with Jon Ostrower, Editor in Chief of The Air Current, one of the newest and most in-depth aviation news sources for public consumption today. In this episode we discuss Jon and his colleague Courtney Miller's forecast for airline recovery, the relationship between aviation and the environment, how automotive development in the late 1800s and early 1900s and its effect on the aviation industry mirrors the developments happening today in the electric vehicle world, what's to come for aviation in President-Elect Biden's administration, and the all-important return of the Boeing 737MAX to the skies in the coming weeks and months. Jon Ostrower is Editor in Chief of The Air Current, an exclusive source of news and insight for the business and technology of flying. Prior to launching TAC, Jon served as Aviation Editor for CNN International, as an aerospace business and safety writer for the Wall Street Journal, and editor of the award-winning FlightBlogger for Flightglobal and Flight International Magazine. He's covered Boeing extensively, with a focus on new airplane programs from the Boeing 787 to today's new developments. Originally from Boston, he graduated from The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs. He's currently based in Seattle. The Air Current can be found at TheAirCurrent.com and Jon can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @jonostrower.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the immense impact that business travel has on the travel industry, leisure travel, hotel fees and the demographic of the current, mid-pandemic traveler with Editor-in-Chief of The Air Current Jon Ostrower and Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the immense impact that business travel has on the travel industry, leisure travel, hotel fees and the demographic of the current, mid-pandemic traveler with Editor-in-Chief of The Air Current Jon Ostrower and Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann.

On this episode of AvTalk we’ve got jet packs, a bunch of helium balloons with an ADS-B transponder, and The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the new quality issues affecting the 787 and the subsequent FAA investigation. August traffic levels off We begin with a review of August traffic stats and it’s … The post AvTalk Episode 93: Shimmy Shake appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Bombardier exits the commerical aviation market, and Mitsubishi considers what comes next with the MRJ. Aerospace journalist Jon Ostrower of The Air Current joins host Madhu Unnikrishnan to explain what he calls the rapidly moving tectonic plates in the airframer world. Dive deeper into industry news with the latest issue of Skift Airline Weekly.

Welcome aboard LeadingEdge from AeroSpaceNews.com - an aviation, space, astronomy, aerospace and military podcast that will cover it all from airliners to drones, with some history and humor in the mix. Enjoying the show? Please become a member of our crew by supporting us with fan funding! Visit aerospacenews.com/fans and make any contribution you can afford. Every bit helps. Thanks! In this episode of LeadingEdge we speak with Guy Norris, Los Angeles Bureau Chief and Senior Editor of Aviation Week, and Jon Ostrower, Editor-in-chief of The Air Current, about the SpaceX launch of Crew Dragon on the Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). We discuss the delay to Boeing's Starliner effort, and the prospects for the airline industry in light of the coronavirus or covid-19 pandemic. Find Jon Ostrower's work online: The Air Current ( https://theaircurrent.com/ ) | Twitter ( https://twitter.com/jonostrower ) | Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/jonostrower ) Buy the Guy Norris book about the Airbus A380: Airbus A380: Superjumbo of the 21st Century or copy and paste > https://amzn.to/2DCHTLf by Guy Norris (Author) & Mark Wagner (Author) We make a small commission when you make your purchase through our link but it costs you nothing additional. Find Guy Norris' work online: Aviation Week ( https://aviationweek.com/ ) | Twitter ( https://twitter.com/avweekguy/ ) Follow us on social media: YouTube.com/aerospacenews Twitter.com/aerospacenews Instagram.com/igaerospacenews This episode is copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved

In Boarding Pass 17, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including:#aviationTOUGHCOVID-19 latestAggregated airline impacts here (courtesy of Jon Ostrower, Seth Miller, Jason Rabinowitz, et al)KLM 747-400 retirementOps Topic: DiversionsFeedbackListener Poll: DC-10 vs. L1011

Welcome aboard LeadingEdge from AeroSpaceNews.com - an aviation, space, astronomy, aerospace and military podcast that will cover it all from airliners to drones, with some history and humor in the mix. Enjoying the show? Please become a member of our crew by supporting us with fan funding! Visit aerospacenews.com/fans and make any contribution you can afford. Every bit helps. Thanks! In this episode of we speak with Jon Ostrower, Editor-in-chief of The Air Current, about the troubled 737 MAX and what went wrong at Boeing that led to the tragic crashes of this evolutionary extension of a successful legacy design. Find Jon Ostrower's work online: The Air Current ( https://theaircurrent.com/ ) | Twitter ( https://twitter.com/jonostrower ) | Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/jonostrower ) Follow us on social media: YouTube.com/aerospacenews Twitter.com/aerospacenews Instagram.com/igaerospacenews This episode is copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved

Return to service — if? when? On this special episode of AvTalk, we welcome back The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower for a discussion on the state of the 737 MAX’s return to service and what we’ve learned this month with the release of numerous reports, including the Joint Authorities Technical Review and the final … The post AvTalk Episode 69: A special 737 MAX update appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this special episode of AvTalk, we welcome The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower as we discuss the status of the Boeing 737 MAX and the compendium of reporting that’s come out in the last few weeks. We’re taking a closer look at how the aircraft was developed, what Boeing is doing to get it … The post AvTalk Special Episode: A 737 MAX Update appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss Aeroflot 1492 in Moscow, Miami Air’s runway excursion in Jacksonville, new liveries, and Jason heads to Italy. Next week we’ll have a special extended conversation with The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower about the 737 MAX and the steady drip of news about how the airplane was developed … The post AvTalk Episode 57: In an evacuation, leave everything appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk we’re joined by The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower to discuss the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and the subsequent grounding of the 737 MAX. We also get an update from the NTSB on the crash of Atlas Air flight 3591 and an update on the closure of Pakistan’s … The post AvTalk Episode 53: Ethiopian 302 and the grounding of the 737 MAX appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the investigation into the crash of Lion Air 610 and the attention now being paid to Boeing’s Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS). We also discuss Airbus’ plans for future aircraft development and the many incidents that occurred over the last … The post AvTalk Episode 45: Tossing a FUD Grenade appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk we welcome Jon Ostrower back to the program to discuss the Horizon Air Q400 incident last week in Seattle. We review some of the other incidents over the past few weeks and recap fleet updates from various airlines around the world. The Horizon Q400 Incident The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon … The post AvTalk Episode 38: The Horizon Q400 Incident appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we take an in depth look at Southwest flight 1380, including some of the media coverage after the accident. And we talk to Jon Ostrower about the new Emergency Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections of the CFM56-7B engine. We also see how engine issues are affecting the 787-9 and we try … The post AvTalk Episode 30: Engine Trouble appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

In this episode, we celebrate 1 year of AvTalk! We talk to aerospace journalist Jon Ostrower about Boeing’s new mid-market airplane, the 10,000th 737 rolls off the production line, and the massive GE9X flies for the first time. Boeing’s NMA We talk with Jon Ostrower to learn more about Boeing’s plan for the NMA, the … The post AvTalk Episode 27: Just Don’t Call It a 757 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back CNN aviation editor Jon Ostrower to discuss the surprise ruling by the ITC in the Boeing—Bombardier C Series tariff case. We round up some news from the past few weeks and we answer the age old question: how many plumbers does it take to fix a broken … The post AvTalk Episode 24: A Big Win for Bombardier appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we sit down with Jon Ostrower, CNN’s aviation editor, for an extended conversation about the recent Airbus and Bombardier C Series news. Jason makes a quick trip to France for the A330neo’s first flight, we go around for one last pass at Air Berlin, and we run through some news … The post AvTalk Episode 17: The C Series Double Take appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

SHOW NOTESWe implemented a new recording method for this episode, which improves on the sound. We realize that the mixing is not yet perfect but we know that John Biggs will continue pushing us towards perfection.I. News of the weekUS airlines vs the Gulf AirlinesOpen-Skies Agreements Challenged — Jad Mouawad, The New York TimesU.S airlines disclose details of booking lost to Gulf carriers — Jeffrey Dastin, ReutersEmirates Boss Strikes Back at U.S Airlines for Hiding Behind Bankruptcies — Mary Schlangenstein and Michael Sasso, Bloomberg via SkiftEmirates Chairman Says U.S. Airlines Should Stop Complaining and Improve Their Service — Matthew Winkler, Dale Crofts and Deena Kamel Yousef, Bloomberg via SkiftThe U.S Airlines' Hypocrisy on Protectionism in the Skies — Colin Nagy, SkiftBoeing reviving the 757?Boeing Weighs Options to Reprise Aging 757s — Jon Ostrower and Robert Wall, The Wall Street Journal ($)Boeing reject business case for 757 re-engining — Stephen Trimble, FlightGlobalAir Lease CEO Weighs In on Boeing's 757 Dilemma — Jon Ostrower, The Wall Street JournalAirUber or SpotifyAir?Surf Air Founders Jet To The East Coast With New Private Flight Service Beacon — Sarah Buhr, TechcrunchJet Aviation Zurich signs exclusive service agreement with Take Air membership airline — Jet AviationTake AirSkyMall rebornSkyMall Will Fly Again. Get Ready for a New Pilot. — Scott Jordan, LinkedInExpedia buys airline-incepted OrbitzExpedia to buy Orbitz in cash deal worth $1.6 billion — Kevin May, TnoozExpedia Hopes Orbitz Acquisition Will Help It Sell More Flights — Dennis Schaal, SkiftKorean Air executive goes to jail over nutsKorean Air executive jailed in 'nut rage' case — BBC NewsParliament split over IAG' s acquisition of Aer Lingus, RyanAir driven outIrish political storm erupts after BA is cleared for takeover at Aer Lingus — Simon Goodley and Henry McDonald, The GuardianGovernment backing key for IAG's Aer Lingus bid, says City — Nick Fletcher, The GuardianAirbus loses only A380 VVIP clientAirbus Cancels Only VVIP A380 Order — Thierry Dubois, AIN OnlineAirbus Billionaire Study — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversThe Fabulous Life Of Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud — Forbes II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and DesignJetBlue introduces Apple PayJetBlue will soon let you buy in the sky with Apple Pay — Mariella Moon, EngadgetJetBlue's Apple Pay play begs questions about live CC processing — Mary Kirby, RunwayGirl NetworkFAA proposes drone rulesUS DOT issues proposed rulemaking for small UAS in commercial airspace — Graham Warwick, ATW OnlineDubai Airport briefly closed due to illegal drone activity — Aviation Safety NetworkOperation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems — FAA (PDF)Know Before You FlyAMS trials Google GlassSchiphol innovates with Google Glass — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (video)JAL experiments Google Glass at Honolulu Airport — Aviation Wire (Japanese)BA goes tablet for logbookBA first with electronic logbook for 787 fleet — David Learmount, FlightGlobalAirplane family seatingThomson Airways waffles on timing of Family Booth seating — Maryann Simson, Runway Girl NetworkLufthansa introduces vintage 747 liveryLufthansa Paints a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental in Retro Livery — Malcolm Muir, Airline ReporterLufthansa's new basic 1968 Boeing 747-830 retro jet — Bruce Drum, World Airline NewsFlying the 747-8 is like driving a Porsche, Lufthansa celebrates — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversRyanAir talks smartwatchesRyanair to woo passengers with smartwatch technology — Natalie Paris, TelegraphRyanair exploring smartwatch technology to help simplify travel experience — Ryan Ghee, Future Travel ExperienceSWISS' amazing footageBreathtaking footage of a SWISS A320 slaloming the Swiss Alps — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversUnited tests a new websiteSneak peek: United nears roll-out of anticipated new website — Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TodayDelta goes StarbucksStarbucks, Dunkin & Lift - Oh My! Coffee Keeps Passengers Going — Malcolm Muir, Airline Reporter III. App of the weekAirHelp IV. Debate of the weekCan a business-only airline finally succeed?The Rise Of The New All-Business Class Carrier — Jonny Clark, TheDesignAirIs La Compagnie a real business-only airline? — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversThe Most Ridiculous Airline Aspiration of the Century — Ben Schlappig, One Mile At A Time V. Question of the weekWhy do Canadian airports have a Y prefix, whereas the ones in the UK are more city-related? And why is LAX called LAX? by Keir Whitaker in Bath, UKThe three-letter airport code history is both simple and complicated. The origins can be found in meteorological stations, regulations, old city names, airfield names. Listen to the segment for a run-down! VI. Airport of the weekGVA.Paul's hometown airport. It has an unusually long runway for an airport this size (longer than SFO, HKG and on-par with LHR, just to take the airports covered in episodes 001, 002 and 003). Part of it was actually on French territory, but countries decided to exchange land to make it swiss while maintaining their respective land mass.Geneva is home to the United Nations and many of its bodies (HCR, WIPO, WHO, ITU to name a few) but also the IATA and the EBACE aviation trade fair. Many multinationals (Nestle), financial institutions and organizations (the Olympic committee) are also located nearby, which also explains the importance of the airport relative to its size. Many countries also source the ink for their bank notes through that port of call.If you have to go through passport control, chances are you will be bussed. Always go close to the doors on the right side of the bus, you'll exit quicker to immigration—which can get cramped at times (the zone shall be refurbished soon, we hear).Before customs, at the baggage belts, is a machine that delivers a 80 minutes free public transport ticket. It's not well-advertised, but worth it as cabs do not all take credit cards. Take the train over the bus to go to the center of the city with that ticket. All trains stop a Geneva central station and you'll be there in a short 5 minutes. Leaving Geneva Airport, make sure you take a look at the security gates at the end, there's often less people than the ones people turn first at (there's a Fast Track corridor on both ends). You can also try to go through the F gates—although usually reserved for passengers traveling to France, staff might let y

Today we had a discussion about the news that the 787 seems to have run into a design issue with the wing box. As part of this discussion, we managed to speak with Jon Ostrower who discovered some detailed information (yet to be confirmed by Boeing) that provides some background to what might be happening. It appears Boeing is facing more difficulties with its novel airplane. With so much complexity in its supply chain and design, Boeing's engineers must be burning the midnight oil.

After the 787 delay announcement we (AirInsight and guest Jon Ostrower) listened into the conference call. Here is our take on this call - overall Boeing's handling of the call was better than the previous call is our view. We were particularly impressed with Pat Shanahan's detailed tracking of the pieces and parts for each of the next critical steps. This was a highlight of the call for us. Overall Boeing seems to be taking a much more deliberate approach now and is very aware of the A380 delay history. We think this call went better than expected.

The AirInsight team invited Jon Ostrower from Flightblogger to discuss stories both sources put out on the 787-10. Our podcast is based on Scott Carson from Boeing's comments in Dubai that airlines were approaching them for a 380-425 seater 787. This really big jump in the plane's potential size impacts not only Boeing's premier 777-300ER program, it even impacts the 747i.