Thom Patterson

Thom Patterson

Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
September 14, 2021 / By Thom Patterson

Launch Window Tweaked For All-Civilian SpaceX Mission

Inspiration4 and its rookie crew could now start three-day mission Wednesday night. Here’s what else you should know.
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September 13, 2021 / By Thom Patterson

‘Potential Defect’ Delays Virgin Galactic Spaceflight

Precautionary delay comes after third-party manufacturer flags possible defect in spaceplane’s flight control system.
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September 10, 2021 / By Thom Patterson

Pilots Share Their 9/11 Stories

Three pilots open up about their personal experiences on 9/11 and how the tragedy changed aviation.
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September 8, 2021 / By Thom Patterson

More Signs Aviation Is Serious About Cleaner Fuel

Delta Air Lines, British Airways continue their efforts to increase sustainable aviation fuel use across the industry.
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September 7, 2021 / By Thom Patterson

Aviation Community Steps Up to Fly Afghan Evacuees to Safety

Airline pilot calls mission to extricate thousands ‘quite emotional.’
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