The Air Current
JAO Aero Media LLC News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
The Air Current is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by JAO Aero Media LLC. Rated 5.0/5 from 10 ratings. Requires iOS 16.5. Updated April 9, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 10 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 84 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Apr 9
- 2026 · v1.1.5
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About The Air Current
The Air Current is an aviation news service that combines the highest standards of journalism with the level of technical detail and rigor expected by a sophisticated industry audience. Drawing on deep expertise in the subjects we cover and an outstanding network of sources, we break important stories that are typically overlooked by other publications. This free-to-download app brings our aviation intelligence platform to the iPhone and iPad, with most reporting accessible via a subscription to The Air Current. Aviation safety reporting is made freely available as a public service. Subscriber features include: - A mobile-first reader experience, designed to bring aviation insights in the palm of your hand, optimized for iPhone and iPad - Exclusive scoops and in-depth reporting on global aviation, from business strategy to technology development and regulatory policy - Push notifications for timely alerts on deeply-researched features and breaking industry news via TAC/Intel, our real-time intelligence feed - Scan the headlines faster with Airflow, an AI-powered aviation news aggregator Privacy policy: We do not sell any user data to third parties or use it for targeted advertising purposes. Our full privacy policy is available here: https://theaircurrent.com/privacy-policy/
Ratings & reviews
5.0
10 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.1.5 · Updated April 9, 2026
New: Enable "Light Mode" in Settings for a brighter viewing experience.
App privacy
The developer, JAO Aero Media LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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