Six fresh stories from the world of aviation, climate, and chaos — all tied together with a flying thread. Since its Salon time (for those in the know - that is the Paris Air Show). It is on all week folks so I will be focused a little more than usual on Flying Stuff.
1. Turbulence Is Now Climate-Fueled
Think you’re imagining it? You’re not. New analysis shows a 55% increase in severe clear-air turbulence over the North Atlantic since 1979 — and it’s going global.
Your seatbelt sign will now stay on until 2045.
🔗 Washington Post – Turbulence Tracker
2. Paris Air Show: Bigger, Louder, Leaner
Le Bourget is back. From stealth drones to hydrogen hopefuls and eVTOL hype, the Paris Air Show proves that aerospace dreams remain airborne, even if some aren’t yet certified.
Where every booth promises Net Zero by 2040 — and lunch by 3PM.
🔗 FlightGlobal – Paris Air Show 2025
3. Fixing the Broken NEO: PW1100G Gets a Core Refresh
Pratt & Whitney is rolling out a hot-section upgrade for its troubled PW1100G geared turbofan. Operators are hoping for more time on wing and less time explaining delays.
Because “gliding is not a viable contingency plan.”
🔗 FlightGlobal – PW1100G Upgrade
4. Meta’s AI May Be Posting for You. Without You Knowing.
Turns out Meta’s AI may have used your public posts and DMs to train itself—and may even post replies as you.
Next up: Meta announces your engagement before you do.
🔗 Washington Post – Meta AI Controversy
5. Trump’s Travel Ban, Redux: 36 More Countries?
New documents reveal a potential expansion of the Trump-era travel ban, ballooning to 60+ countries—fueling fears of mass visa denials and diplomatic backlash.
Brought to you by the letter “X” for xenophobia.
🔗 Washington Post – Travel Ban Expansion
6. Ryanair’s Secret Weapon: A Private Jet
To keep its 737s flying, Ryanair uses a Bombardier Challenger 3500 (registered in the Isle of Man) as a flying parts mule. It’s their third.
When your low-cost model depends on high-speed executive jets.
🔗 Irish Aviation Research Institute – Challenger 3500
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