Have you noticed a drop in the amount of reporting about sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs)? Have aviation businesses and the airlines lost interest in the technology? Could it be that they are not broadcast in the mainstream as much as it was two years ago? — If you were like us, over the past few months you have not heard as much about sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as we heard about them in 2021 and 2022. However, from what we’re seeing, the aviation industry is still very much interested in developing SAFs. What we have found…

It is with great privilege and pleasure that we announce to our newsletter subscribers that we have launched the On Aviation™ Podcast. Via our podcast, you will enjoy even better discussions around the topics we write about in our On Aviation™ newsletters. Join us as we go deeper into aviation…

Will 2023 be the year of Job Losses? Are we heading into a time that’s equal to or worst than the Great Recession of 2008? What if it will be as bad as the Great Depression? Could there be a saving grace and we are ultimately spared the worst? — We are aware that our readers are well informed and have been keeping up to date with what’s been going on in the economy, the aviation industry, and in particular as it relates to jobs. Here’s an important question: Will 2023 be the year of job losses?

We know that there are tough times ahead in the economy. Lawmakers and regulators are making moves to “Bolster” the aviation industry. The question is: Will it work? — Many times in this newsletter series we have discussed the fragility of the aviation industry, not just here in the United States, but also across the world. Aviation and aerospace is an industry that is highly regulated. In fact, the United States has the least regulated aerospace industry in the…

Are we heading for a recession? Are there extreme times ahead for the economy and in particular the aviation industry? Or, based on what we are seeing from the mainstream and other sources things are about to work themselves out just fine? — In this newsletter series, we have discussed in great length the matter of recession and the coming economic challenges for the economy, and how this will affect the aviation industry. As we’ve said before, the aviation industry is fragile and responds severely to any economic shock. Therefore, we do our…

There’s quite the development at the FAA. More flightdelays, incidents and accidents investigations, and the confirmation hearing of the new administrator. — It has been some time since we have focused on the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While we have discussed the FAA in the past related to rulemaking and flight delays and challenges with their NOTAM system. See ‘The Pilot Shortage — Getting “Help” From The FAA…’ and ‘More…

Are we in BIG trouble? Is the resumption of rising inflation and increased indicators of a coming recession pointing to something ominous? Should we in the aviation space just forget about all this and go about our business? — In this newsletter series, we have written a great deal about the economic challenges facing the United States and the rest of the world. It is not because we enjoy writing about these challenges and those that are on the horizon, but because we believe our readers within the aviation…

What’s the latest in military aviation? Are there key advancements in activities that we should be aware of? We know that for many reasons it is good to stay up-to-date with what’s going on in the military. — It is no secret that a large part of our aviation technology is devoted to militaries around the world. Ever since the advent of air travel, and in particular powered flight, aircraft have been used for military applications. To be sure, some of the most advanced aircraft in the world…

Are our retirements at risk? What is really going on with Social Security? Should we not even be concerned about this because many of us have 401(k)s? — In this newsletter series, we’ve talked a great deal about the economy, jobs, regulations, and much more. One of the things that we have not discussed is retirement and in particular Social Security. Social Security insurance has been a hot topic in one way or another since, “President Franklin D…