Jon Ostrower, Editor in Chief of The Air Current

In a time when AI-generated noise clutters every feed, Jon Ostrower, The Air Current is doing the opposite. Instead of chasing hype, he is building a trusted, slow-growth media brand rooted in depth, clarity, and real human connection.

In this episode, Jon Ostrower The Air Current shares the founding story and the contrarian media bet that made it one of aerospace’s most respected outlets. From his time at CNN and The Wall Street Journal to launching a premium aerospace newsletter, Jon explains how The Air Current avoids hype and rewrites the rules of aviation journalism.

💬 “Time is the ultimate luxury good in 2025. Your ability to sit and think and reflect on what’s going on around you—that’s the most valuable thing we have.”

This conversation isn’t just about media. Instead, it shows how industry leaders should think:

Slower, more strategic growth — a theme central to Jon Ostrower The Air Current
Acknowledging aerospace’s maturity and preparing for scarce growth
Why verticalization may solve complex supply chains
How AI can help—but not where you expect
Why true strategy requires reflection, not constant firefighting

If you are in aerospace or defense, this episode with Jon Ostrower The Air Current is ultimately a masterclass in how to stay ahead by slowing down.

What You’ll Learn from Jon Ostrower The Air Current

Why The Air Current ignores SEO trends and popups—and what that teaches us about audience trust
The scarcity of growth reality in aerospace, and what mature markets need to hear
How vertical integration is shaping the future of giants like Airbus and SpaceX
Why defense is set for a different growth trajectory and how global conflict is influencing strategy
The real meaning of being strategic in a complex system like aerospace
What senior execs are actually reading—and why you shouldn’t chase clicks

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