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Why Jetwhine?

Jetwhine brings aviation professionals, pilots, and enthusiasts together for bold opinions, thought-provoking commentary, and engaging industry stories that matter.

From narratives about aviation safety to tales about air traffic control to the latest industry trends … and stories that are just plain fun.

Whether we’re exploring business aviation innovations or uncovering untold stories about flying, Jetwhine delivers content that informs, challenges, and inspires. 

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ATC: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike
Aug. 1, 2026

ATC: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike

Listen to the Podcast  Welcome to another episode of Stories about Flying I’m Rob Mark Air Traffic Control 45-Years After the PATCO Strike Giving credit where it’s due, Sean Duffy’s leadership of the Department of Transportation, over the past…
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Changes Afoot as Jetwhine Nears 20-Year anniversary
July 20, 2026

Changes Afoot as Jetwhine Nears 20-Year anniversary

Last year we updated the look of the Jetwhine page with some dandy new graphics. This fall, Jetwhine the blog - if anyone even remembers the term blog - will be 20 years old. It's almost of legal drinking age. Seriously though, next in line is s…
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Are You a Space Geek?
June 2, 2026

Are You a Space Geek?

(Click to listen to audio) My wife Nancy and I are.  We had a chance last month to listen to Eileen Collins, a retired Air Force colonel and a NASA space shuttle commander, answer questions after the Chicago premier of her new documentary film, …
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There’s More to Flight Instructing Than Simply Logging Hours
April 17, 2026

There’s More to Flight Instructing Than Simply Logging Hours

There’s More to Flight Instructing Than Simply Logging Hours No individual can enhance aviation safety as much as a flight instructor. Here’s why I’ve held my flight instructor certificate for more than 50 years. After earning my private pi…
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The Coveted 1500 Hours
April 17, 2026

The Coveted 1500 Hours

Before 2009, pilots who wanted a career as an airline pilot could easily be hired with as little as 300 hours total time in their logbooks. That all changed after the crash of a Continental Express Bombardier Q400 turboprop with the loss of all…
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In Aviation, A Little Change Can Be Good
March 1, 2026

In Aviation, A Little Change Can Be Good

I wonder if you remember what you were doing back in November 2006? Here’s a quick refresher of some of the top stories. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were getting hitched. The first hearings were taking place on The Hill to find a replacement for Se…
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Recent Blog Posts

ATC: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike
Aug. 1, 2026

ATC: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike

Listen to the Podcast  Welcome to another episode of Stories about Flying I’m Rob Mark Air Traffic Control 45-Years After the PATCO Strike Giving credit where it’s due, Sean Duffy’s leadership of the Department of Transportation, over the past…
Read the Blog Post
Changes Afoot as Jetwhine Nears 20-Year anniversary
July 20, 2026

Changes Afoot as Jetwhine Nears 20-Year anniversary

Last year we updated the look of the Jetwhine page with some dandy new graphics. This fall, Jetwhine the blog - if anyone even remembers the term blog - will be 20 years old. It's almost of legal drinking age. Seriously though, next in line is s…
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Are You a Space Geek?
June 2, 2026

Are You a Space Geek?

(Click to listen to audio) My wife Nancy and I are.  We had a chance last month to listen to Eileen Collins, a retired Air Force colonel and a NASA space shuttle commander, answer questions after the Chicago premier of her new documentary film, …
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About the Host

Rob Mark