The Air Current provides good information on the A320 situation: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...

“Intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls” on some A320 series aircraft, says Airbus. Precautionary AOT issued, emergency AD to come from EASA. www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...

We had a conversation with the Captain of an A380 that experienced an uncontained engine failure, which took out many of the plane's systems. It has been described as "Apollo 13 but with passengers." bit.ly/48hhdyx

The DARPA Lift Challenge offers $6.5 million in prizes to incentivize teams (university researchers, garage innovators, industry) to develop unmanned vertical-lift aircraft capable of lifting more than four times their own weight. Info in Dec 4 webinar. www.darpa.mil/research/cha...

At first, I thought AI was a parlor trick. But as time has gone by, the capabilities of AI have advanced tremendously. -max www.cirium.com/thoughtcloud...

This outstanding video will teach you how a jet engine works, metallurgy, why countries without the requisite technology struggle to develop an indigenous jet engine capability, and a lot more. youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?... #avgeek

After thrust link redesign, Boeing says 777X EIS on target for 2027. www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...

The question is, how long will it take for the system to recover? www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/u...

After FAA approval for Boeing to increase monthly B737 production to 42, the company says it's too early to push for 47. That sounds wise to me. -max www.reuters.com/business/aer...

This week, we look at the impact of the government shutdown and how it will take time to resolve even when the funding resumes, aircraft cabin pressurization, which airports are the oldest, United F/A contract priorities, a little history of the Blue Angels C-130 Fat Albert, and more: bit.ly/3XoYnit

This piece on transitioning from the military to a civilian aviation career includes the @jetwhine.bsky.social story! nbaa.org/news/busines...

Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward! Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

The X-BAT seems like what SpaceX would develop if they were doing a loyal wingman drone. Vertical take off and landing with the thrust of a fighter engine using a vectoring thrust nozzle. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/shie...

🔴 UPS and FedEx have grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following the Kentucky crash last Tuesday. The trijet makes up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, the companies said. 📸: Scott A. Hartley

Today’s press briefing, the last on-site briefing youtu.be/MmQLm0GRf88?...

The capacity cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow, and phase in to reach 10% next week. www.cbsnews.com/news/list-40...

Crispy! www.wlky.com/article/ntsb...

NTSB statement: youtu.be/AScSKaERra4?...

Sunday in Baltimore! Details and tickets at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/prof... @webflite.bsky.social @aviationwire.bsky.social @aviationsafety.bsky.social @flightschools.bsky.social @avsource.bsky.social @airplanegeeks.bsky.social @umdphysics.bsky.social @jhuphysicsastro.bsky.social

It’s all about the engines. youtu.be/uxTag-Z3LXQ?... #F-22 #F-35

New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO

I love this secret stuff. -max aviationweek.com/defense/airc...

Aviation writer and historian Stephen Chapis will appear at Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Museum, Atlanta Regional Airport on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, for a special presentation of his new book, POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story. airbasegeorgia.org/event/poor-l...

Sorry to say there will be no episode this week due to technical issues. The service we use to record the show is currently unusable - we think a victim of the AWS problems.

Whoops. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

The inaugural Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25) is officially set for November 6–8, 2025 in Lakeland, FL. Exhibits, demo flights, forums, seminars. affordableflying.net

The NAHF announced the 7 outstanding individuals selected for induction into the Hall with the Class of 2026. conta.cc/474xDs5

You’d think airport systems would be hardened against these attacks. -max www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/u...

This week, we talk with Russ Niles, editor-in-chief of the new AvBrief.com aviation news service. Have a look and sign up for their free newsletter. bit.ly/4751twr

A teaser from Old Guys And Their Airplanes. The story is graphic, but so is war. www.johnmollison.com/pressrecord?...

Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion onemileatatime.com/news/uzbekis...

This is fun. @jetwhine.bsky.social shows up just when you least expect it! www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/...

Our guest is a retired USMC fighter pilot who flew the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 and served as a Training Officer at TOPGUN. We also talk with an attorney who participated in the recent hearing where the DOJ asked the judge to drop the Boeing criminal charge. An exciting episode! bit.ly/3IuW35J

The first customer delivery of a Jetson One. Would you fly this? I am both intrigued and terrified, but I think I'd do it. -max youtu.be/uWdhMVkeDeQ?...

Is streaming content on a flight just as allowable as streaming on the ground? Maybe not... runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/apex...

This falls under the new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP): www.investors.archer.com/news/news-de...

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This week, we talk with a former Senior Counsel on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about aviation policy and oversight. It's a good look at how Washington works. bit.ly/46jj0AV

NATO published video of the recent Baltic counter-drone exercise in Latvia. Footage includes shots of new counter-drone technologies and an interview with a senior NATO scientist who talked about the rapidly evolving drone and counter-drone fight in Ukraine. www.natomultimedia.tv/app/asset/72...

Sad news about ICON founder Kirk Hawkins, who died in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps. A Chinese company currently owns ICON. generalaviationnews.com/2025/08/21/i...

Interesting opinion piece on how tariff uncertainty impacts air cargo charters. drive.google.com/file/d/1B2ff... [PDF]

Good roundtable this week with Chris Manno, James Albright, and Erin Applebaum on aviation safety and culture. What needs to change? bit.ly/45s3G5M

Should the Navy have its own 6th gen fighter, or share one with the AF? Haven’t we been down that road? newatlas.com/military/nor...

December 17, 2025 is the 90th anniversary of the DC-3 first flight. The DC-3 Society has a special $19,350 fundraising campaign to ensure that the DC-3’s legacy continues to inspire, educate, and connect future generations. Interesting fact: More than 150 are still flying. www.dc3society.org/donate

You don’t often see this: www.nrtw.org/news/matos-d...

Large increase in cancellations in the Americas and Europe, and a huge decrease in the Middle East and Africa. www.cirium.com/thoughtcloud...

NTSB News Talk podcast condenses 30 hours of testimony from the recent NTSB hearings on the January midair collision near the approach end of Runway 33 at Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) into 3 episodes, totaling 5 hours. jetwhine.com/2025/08/high...

Technology versus technique. avbrief.org/flying-is-an...

Not sure this is realistic. www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/08/06/f...