Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.
Ben has a Masters degree in Political Communications from the American University in Washington D.C. Prior to joining Aviation Week, he worked for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives as its communications coordinator.
American Airlines converted purchase options to secure a firm order for 30 additional 737-8s from Boeing, while at the same time agreeing to push out a host of 787 deliveries expected in 2023.
United Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to open its own flight school, part of an effort to address a looming pilot shortage that is expected to worsen in coming years.
Southwest Airlines expects to return to consistent profits in 2022, but challenges related to staffing and the omicron coronavirus variant will persist for most of the 2022 first quarter (Q1).
