Based in Rhode Island, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is a contributor to Aviation Week’s Business Aviation & 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.
The outlook for U.S. small community air service is grimmer than any time in recent memory, and the situation will likely get worse before it stabilizes.
JetBlue Airways raised its offer to buy Spirit Airlines to $33.50/share, from $31.50/share previously, adding pressure to Frontier Airlines to sweeten its own bid before a crucial shareholder vote next week.
Flight attendants at three wholly-owned regional units of American Airlines secured agreements that provide higher pay and summertime bonuses, adding to rising industry costs amid a historically tight airline labor market.
