Fuel Price War Threatens Low‑cost Carriers, CEOs Clash
Michael O’Leary warns: high fuel prices from Middle East chaos could kill Wizz Air and airBaltic this winter. Ryanair overpaid $50M in April alone. Wizz Air fires back: “We’ve been ‘bankrupted’ by him 10 times already”... Classic CEO rivalry while fuel doubles.
Space Force Scraps $6.27B OCX, Upgrades GPS
The US Space Force canceled the $6.27 billion OCX program after testing revealed critical failures, shifting focus to upgrading existing GPS systems. https://t.co/IdX7AYnRBx
Swedish Air Force Assumes NATO Policing in Iceland
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, saw the Swedish Air Force take over NATO Policing in Iceland #avgeek https://t.co/OIkQvweWsK https://t.co/dOG8NKUC1N
Space Should Be a Tourist Zone, Not a Worksite
The only humans sent to space ought to be tourists Robots should be doing all the science/mining/building/etc
AA CEO Prioritizes Revenue, Premium Travelers, and Growth
American Airlines CEO Pitches New Strategy In Internal Meeting — Revenue, Premium Customers, And Growth - View from the Wing https://t.co/vUVHn0jLI9
Diehl's Space³ Lavatory to Debut with PRM Accessibility
Diehl Aviation’s Space³ lavatory concept is slated to enter revenue service with an undisclosed airline before the end of the year, introducing important new accessibility features for PRMs. Diehl is also developing a version of Space³ for narrowbodies. https://t.co/BR3567kPfq
Lunar Base Experts Convene After Six Years of Study
At the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium meeting this afternoon, where people who have spent the last six years studying the infrastructure needed for a lunar base are having their moment.
Starlink Turned Dial‑up Satellite Internet Into Gigabit Speeds
When SpaceX launched Starlink, traditional satellite internet was stuck at dial-up speeds using the same old spectrum. Elon went orbital... literally. Building a constellation of 6,000+ low-Earth orbit satellites delivering gigabit speeds to places cable companies won't touch. Elon doesn't stand still.
Matt Anderson Nominated as NASA Deputy Administrator in Senate Resolution
Matt Anderson's nomination to be NASA Deputy Administrator is one of the 49 in S. Res. 690. https://t.co/JKZHONqYkT
Ubiquitous Space Calls for a New Defense Paradigm
Space ubiquity demands a new defense paradigm. Excited to have @alanapalmedo and Paradigm backing the team at True Anomaly.
Roman Space Telescope Launch May Shift to August
At Senate Approps CJS hrg, Isaacman just said Roman Space Telescope may perhaps launch in August instead of September.
Clyde Space Contract to Triple Backlog, Boost 2026 Revenue 61%
.@AACClydeSpace: Contract with @OHBSweden for @eumetsat EPS-Sterna constellation triples our backlog; 2026 revenue to increase by 61%. @esa.https://t.co/bUFyrYPYok https://t.co/srJsq5rMqR
CEO Prioritizes Alaska Deal, Rejects United, Mulls Spirit
American CEO Tells Employees His Deal Strategy: United No, Alaska Yes, Spirit Assets Maybe - View from the Wing https://t.co/z0uS2bY7cI
Swedish Air Force Leads First NATO Air Policing in Iceland
On guard on the High North - how the Swedish Air Force aced its first #NATO Air Policing command in Iceland #avgeek https://t.co/zF960yWWBa https://t.co/1fikB7lavc
Intoxicated Delta First Officer Removed, Flight Delayed Ten Hours
Passengers Said Delta First Officer Appeared Intoxicated — Police Removed Her And The Flight Sat 10 Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/liXX6ZMHgH
Applying Ryanair’s Low‑Cost Playbook to Kenya Airways
.@DavidNdii As a new board member of Kenya Airways, what strategies from Ryanair’s operating model can be adapted to achieve sustained profitability at KQ? https://t.co/ME9niLZX6m
Meta Proposes Space‑solar Power for US Data Centers
Meta wants to power US data centres with space-based solar power #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/PdBQGbBK3B
Organ-on-a-Chip Tech Tested for Artemis II Deep Space Missions
Artemis II experiment uses organ chips to prepare for long-duration missions by Julia Rock-Torcivia @RandDWorld Learn more: https://t.co/Vy3EUaBh1n #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/toc0cKvhFM
NASA's Artemis III Delayed Yet Still Targeted for Next Year
It sounds like the schedule for NASA's revised Artemis III mission is slipping a bit, but the agency hasn't given up on flying next year. https://t.co/AMxepEU4Yk
Think Beyond: Ask Everyone, Not Just the Obvious
.@willguisbond asked @SecDuffy who he had asked if they wanted to buy @SpiritAirlines: "The better question is who haven't I asked?"
Bipartisan Backing Pushes NASA, Budget Seen as Insufficient
Upshot of H Approps CJS hrg: bipartisan enthusiasm for NASA, esp Artemis (several reminisced abt Sputnik and Apollo 11) and for Isaacman; most think budget req too low ("disappointing" per chm Rogers); lots of support for STEM. Isaacman defended the...
Low-Cost Carriers Seek $2.5B Aid Amid Iran War Fuel Surge
Low-cost airlines are asking the Trump administration for $2.5B in federal aid to offset rising fuel costs driven by the Iran war
Sec. Duffy Reviews $2.5B Aid Request for Budget Airlines
New: @SecDuffy just weighed in on the budget airlines request for up to $2.5 billion in aid to offset high fuel costs in scrum with @CNN @theaircurrent and @Reuters. Story at @Reuters
FY2026 Budget Plan Arrives Late, FY2025 Delayed Too
Isaacman told House CJS that the spending plan for FY2026 should be submitted to Congress next week (it's late). Spend plans are nerdy, but really useful for seeing how the $ actually will be spent. FY2025's was just posted last...
Chinook Upgrades Enable Drone Deployment Despite Constraints
The Chinook’s payload capacity and upgrades support drone deployment concepts, though technical constraints remain. https://t.co/Qtp1Y0mJhM
Flight Attendants Face Cramped, Unsafe Conditions on XLR
Now for XLR update: I smelled fumes before takeoff on both legs so that is still an issue on Airbus, the bathroom situation is ridiculous (1 in front & 3 in the back of coach) so we’re constantly moving carts...
Ukraine Deploys Long‑Range Drone Interceptors From Remote Bunkers
Ukraine demonstrates interceptor drones controlled from distant bunkers capable of destroying aerial targets far beyond traditional engagement ranges. https://t.co/HqHUEgnOZP
Southwest Receives New MAX 8 with Fresh Livery
The new livery is on a new MAX 8 delivered recently to @SouthwestAir by @Boeing
Southwest 737 Independence's Tail Number Still Missing From FAA Database
The Southwest 737 Independence tail number is appropriately N1776R -- so new still not fully in @FAANews system Aircraft Inquiry https://t.co/QLtA9Edo85!
Houthi and Iranian Missile Strikes Yield Virtually No Hits
This is the popular take. I’m still waiting for proof. The Houthis fired thousands of drones and anti-ship missiles at commercial shipping in the Red Sea. They managed to sink exactly one ship. One. And that ship, the bulk carrier Tutor, floated for...
SES to Equip 20 JAL A350‑900s With
Updated to include comment from SES director of program management Rob Baird, who reveals that the firm's GEO/LEO IFC service, as supported by the Gilat Stellar Blu multi-orbit ESA, will be linefit to 20 A350-900s for JAL as part of...
Ukraine Deploys Advanced AIM-120C-8 Missiles via F‑16s
Evidence Of Ukraine Using AIM-120C-8 Missiles Emerges Wreckage imagery indicates Ukraine is fielding near-top-tier AIM-120C-8s, which are employable via F-16s and NASAMS launchers. https://t.co/xhLsTsveue
Artemis III Core Stage Lands at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage for NASA's Artemis III mission has just arrived at Kennedy Space Center. 📸: @SpaceflightNow https://t.co/KbYDww41EP
US Space Command Livestreams First Huntsville Facility Ribbon‑cutting
U.S. Space Command will livestream Wednesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at Redstone Arsenal to mark USSPACECOM taking ownership of its first operational facility there. It's moving from Colorado Springs to Huntsville per President Trump's direction last yr. https://t.co/TJAb5dcjAI
Lilium's Collapse Warns eVTOL Hype's Costly Reality
Lilium is dead. The hyped German “flying taxi” company filed for bankruptcy in late 2024. No rescue came. Their patents went to Archer for €18 million. Over a billion dollars spent… and zero passenger flights. Tough lesson for the entire eVTOL world.
Loss of a Plane Sparked Southwest’s 47‑year Profit Streak
This is one of my favorite examples that didn’t make it into the final version of Inside the Box. In 1972, Southwest was almost out of money and had to sell one of its four planes. Instead of cutting routes, they...
Human Engineers Still Essential Despite Humanoid Cargo Robots
Cute little push from the robot… but as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer , I’m watching this and thinking: “You’re not replacing me bro” Maintenance work stays human for now. I feel safe JAL testing humanoid robots for cargo work at Haneda.
Thales Alenia Space Obsesses Over ‘
If you had a nickel for every time Thales Alenia Space mentioned “corrosion” in its Gateway press statement you would be … dead broke. https://t.co/b8lWgVy6tX
United CEO Admits Failed American Airlines Bid, Still Lobbying Washington
United Airlines CEO Makes Weird Public Confession About Trying To Buy American — And He’s Still Pitching Washington - View from the Wing https://t.co/pewCbc3PtJ
Allied Space Commanders Sketch Two-Year Cooperation Vision
What should allied space cooperation look like in 2 years? US, French, German, UK, Norwegian space commanders reply. @USSpaceForceCMD @Armees_Gouv @UKSpaceCmd @bundeswehrInfo @Forsvaret_no. https://t.co/d2uyORsSAI https://t.co/gNJUGiRxVT
Budget Airlines Demand $2.5 B Bailout, Risking State Ownership
Now Budget Airlines Want A $2.5 Billion Taxpayer Bailout — With Government Ownership Across The Industry - View from the Wing https://t.co/DRlaUSC7vo
Overture: Simultaneous Inside‑Out, Outside‑In Aircraft Design
Most of the team is working the engine, while a few are working ahead on the Overture airplane. Overture is the first airplane (at least in recent memory) designed from the inside out and outside in simultaneously. So making a...
Twitter Launched My Freelance Aviation Adventures Worldwide
On Threads, not a lot. But being on Twitter resulted in me becoming a freelance aviation writer and photographer. I got to attend a Space Shuttle Launch, ride in 2 Goodyear Blimps, a WWII bomber, an aerobatic plane with a...
XPENG Demonstrates Coordinated Flying Car Flights in Guangzhou
XPENG Showcases Synchronized Flying Car Test Flights in Guangzhou by @XPENG_Global #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/Pq2DWp1MdE
Musk Poised to Become First Trillionaire via SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is set to become the first trillionaire with the Space X IPO. Let’s put that into perspective:
Bird-Inspired Control Tames Ornithopter Wing-Flap Chaos
X-Fly: The Ornithopter That Tames Wing-Flap Chaos with Bird-Inspired Control via @IlirAliu_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/rw5yqbhq0O
Spirit Survived Biden’s JetBlue Merger Block
Spirit Airlines Didn’t Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger - View from the Wing https://t.co/MaQZoSJ2AF
SpaceX’s 2025 Launch
How did SpaceX spend $3.6B of capex in its launch business in 2025 (compared to $4.1B of revenues and $3.5B of expenses)? How much of that was on Starship (it is reported that Starlink was a separate $4.2B capex line...
Germany's Drone Production Capacity: How Many Per Year?
Good for Germany, but what really matters is drone production. How many drones can Germany produce in a year?
AA Mandates Visible Power Banks on Flights From May 1
Starting May 1, American Airlines Will Require Power Banks To Stay Visible During Flights - View from the Wing https://t.co/XOwHeMShQ4