Aviation Editor Reflects on Trends, Career Path and Journalism Business

From humble beginnings as a blogger in trade media to noteworthy stints at the Wall Street Journal and CNN, Jon Ostrower has covered the aviation industry with an unrivaled passion. Now as founder and editor-in-chief of The Air Current, he's built an award-winning, subscription-based media outlet that continues to grow. Yet fundamental challenges persist for him and other publishers. In this edition of Update-1, Ostrower explains to NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe why companies and individuals must do more to support legitimate journalism, as well as his approach to covering everything from the Farnborough International Airshow to a recent NTSB hearing in Washington.