The Air Current

Jon Ostrower is Editor-in-chief of The Air Current. Prior to launching TAC in June 2018, Ostrower served as Aviation Editor for CNN Worldwide, guiding the network's global coverage of the business and operations of flying. Ostrower joined CNN in 2016 following four and half years at the Wall Street Journal. Based first in Chicago and then in Washington, D.C. he covered Boeing, aviation safety and the business of global aerospace. Before that, Ostrower was editor of the award-winning FlightBlogger for Flightglobal and Flight International Magazine covering the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and other new aircraft programs from 2007 to 2012. Ostrower, a Boston native, graduated from The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs with a bachelor's degree in Political Communication. He is based in Seattle.

  • Aircraft Development
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 17 Min Read

Eviation looks past flying Alice to a slew of unanswered questions

The message of revolution has given way to the financial and technical realities of such an undertaking.
  • Aircraft Development
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 13 Min Read

Under the weight of market and technical reality, Heart respawns its aircraft

New Swedish entrant unveils its offering as a hybrid-electric 30-seater.
  • China
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 22 Min Read

A different way to think about the future of flying in China

A rapidly declining Chinese population will force a reshaping of western aircraft manufacturer...
  • Airlines
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 7 Min Read

United and Emirates plot codeshare agreement

A global pandemic rebound forges new alliances from former adversaries.
  • Aircraft Production
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 8 Min Read

Boeing resumes 787 deliveries, but another lull looms

American Airlines takes Boeing’s first 787 since May 2021, but handovers will be scarce after initial...
  • Engine Development
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 22 Min Read

Boom hunts for supersonic propulsion and a business model to go with it

Rolls’ CEO won’t commit to funding development of supersonic engine itself
  • Commentary
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 10 Min Read

Putting the aerospace industry on the couch

A Post-Farnborough therapy session.
  • Aircraft Development
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 11 Min Read

Airbus advances A220-500 strategy around transcon and possible second engine

Two engine options from Pratt & Whitney and CFM may be the new standard for Airbus' smallest jet family.
  • Industry Strategy
  • Jon Ostrower
  • 12 Min Read

Rolls-Royce CEO says Pratt & Whitney spin-off ‘might’ guide rekindled collaboration

Warren East said he’s open to renewed collaboration with Pratt & Whitney.
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