The Atlantic
• James Surowiecki
The carrier is carrying more than $8.4 billion in debt, according to the article, but is not planning to cut its snacks. The brief account offers no further detail on the debt, the snack policy or the airline’s wider financial plans.
CNBC
• Jenni Reid
By CNBC: The "weakest point of aviation is targeting it in-flight," analysts say — but any change to procedures will be a lengthy process.
Reuters
By Reuters: US President Donald Trump and NASA on Friday touted plans for a new space and aeronautics industry conference in the United States intended to surpass major air shows in other countries.
Bloomberg
• Sri Taylor
By Bloomberg: JetBlue Airways Corp. executives again reassured employees that the financially strained carrier has no plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, another effort by management to convince staff of its ability to withstand soaring fuel costs and debt.
AINonline
• Hanneke Weitering
By AINonline: Moving to Liquid Hydrogen Tullahoma, Tennessee-based Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories is building Unither’s liquid hydrogen tank.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
By Flying Magazine: Discovery follows NTSB investigators’ recovery of parts of the Learjet’s left elevator on Wednesday.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: Dan Hubbard named interim CEO of business aviation organisation. Long-time National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) chief executive Ed Bolen has retired.
Aviation Week
Reuters
By Reuters: US engine maker GE Aerospace said on Friday it signed multiple sales and service agreements in China worth more than $12.9 billion during the China International Import Expo (CIIE), a record signing value for the company at the annual show.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
