Thom Patterson

Managing Editor at @NBAA, former CNN Senior Producer. #Avgeek ✈ RT ≠ endorsement. Instagram: @thompatterson

[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

A pregame @ClemsonFB flyover today by a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III with the 315th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina. #avgeek

[Aviation International News @AINonline]

The only flyable Lear Jet 23 equipped with a hushkit will be on display at NBAA-BACE’s “Tribute to Flight” pavilion, possibly for the last time.

Owner Jim Donovan plans to auction the rare jet at a Mecum event next month.

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[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

Clemson Football Scoreboard Catches Fire https://t.co/giZcOok5K7

[NBAA @NBAA]

Today we celebrate 249 years of American independence and the continued contributions of business aviation to our nation's growth. #Happy4thofJuly! 🇺🇸 #independenceday2025

[NBAA @NBAA]

A growing trend of unpredictable and damaging weather is forcing some business aircraft operators to reconsider where they base their aircraft. Today’s regional weather patterns are a key consideration, experts say, impacting everything from insurance to infrastructure planning. https://t.co/mCW3jasabH

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Liftoff of Starship!

[NBAA @NBAA]

With news headlines and industry discussions alike dominated by systems outages across the busiest airspace over the Northeastern U.S., an NBAA News Hour webinar delved into the reasons for – and solutions to – these issues and offered guidance and resources to help operators navigate disruptions. https://t.co/lWKk22ANs6

[NBAA @NBAA]

The 2025 NBAA Maintenance Conference featured a candid, insightful discussion with Flight Safety Detectives hosts Greg Feith and John Goglia—both former NTSB investigators—on the essential role aviation maintenance technicians play in ensuring safety and supporting accident investigations.

Highlights from that conversation are featured in the latest episode of NBAA’s Flight Plan podcast, hosted by Rob Finfrock.
🎙️ Featuring:
• Nate Dietsch, Chair, NBAA Maintenance Conference
• Gregory Feith, former NTSB Air Safety Investigator
• John Goglia, former NTSB Board Member & A&P

Don't miss this episode! https://t.co/KXMV3Ogyfq

[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

Fascinating piece on the DCA midair by @FlyingHighRyan

[FLYING Magazine @FlyingMagazine]

‘They Didn’t Learn:’ Former Army Pilot Calls for Change https://t.co/3m1DXwM0zx

[NBAA @NBAA]

NBAA's 2025 Business Aviation Taxes Seminar put a successful finishing touch on a powerful spring conference season with insightful and timely guidance, resources and strategies for navigating an unpredictable tax and regulatory landscape and ensuring tax compliance. https://t.co/SYkRXyrUek

[Matt Cochran @MattCVaHi]

Delta 2668 rejects its takeoff due to an engine failure which became an engine fire, necessitating an evacuation into the winter storm @ATLairport
https://t.co/OcZ8rzyWIX

[NBAA @NBAA]

Ever wonder how U-Haul (@uhaul) keeps operations running across the country? With 8 airplanes and 17 pilots, their team flies weekly to check on locations, ensuring top-notch service everywhere—even in small towns. ✈️ Read more: https://t.co/BvH1lRRkY9

[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

Well said!
LETTER: Media must evolve to survive. It’s our responsibility to teach media students how https://t.co/f46kqwxJiK

[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

I’m witnessing aviation history today at #NBAA2024 as FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker signs a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) that paves the way for electric powered-lift aircraft and the future of aviation. #aviation

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Mechazilla has caught the Super Heavy booster!

[Rep. Jay Obernolte @JayObernolte]

National Aviation Day commemorates the development of the aviation industry into an economic powerhouse that unites our country and the world, but we have more work to do if we want the U.S. to remain the global leader for aviation in the 21st Century. I discussed my thoughts on the enormous potential of this industry in the most recent issue of @NBAA’s Capital View.
https://t.co/IT7btB09X7

[NBAA @NBAA]

Airline pilots who may be thinking about transitioning to #bizav should conduct research and carefully weigh their options to determine if the industry is a good fit. Former Part 121 pilots share their experiences making the leap & why it worked for them.
https://t.co/hpEV02mOKn

[Jon Ostrower @jonostrower]

This is so awesome. @theaircurrent found out today that we are a finalist for General Excellence in Online Journalism (Micro Newsroom) in the 2024 Online Journalism Awards. https://t.co/YqBI8SnMkJ

[Richard Mosdell @MosdellRichard]

Congratulations to everyone at Coulson Aviation for getting the Hawaii Mars back in the air for test flights!
Final flight to Victoria to be announced next week.

Insta 📸 @ derek_heyes_photography_

[Thom Patterson @thompatterson]

Fascinating and rare convo w/ test pilots from @BetaTechnology @jobyaviation @WiskAero

[NBAA @NBAA]

What's it like to be at the controls of the next great leap in aviation? Test pilots from BETA Technologies, Joby Aviation and Wisk describe how flying eVTOL aircraft differs from conventional aircraft in today's NBAA Flight Plan podcast.
https://t.co/5O1VbJCxFG