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.
JetBlue Airways sweetened the terms of its bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, part of an effort to win over Spirit’s shareholders ahead of a fast approaching vote on whether to merge with Frontier Airlines.
Frontier Airlines added a $250 million reverse termination fee to its proposed bid for Spirit Airlines, part of an effort to fend off a hostile takeover effort by JetBlue Airways ahead of a crucial vote by Spirit’s shareholders.
