Based in Boston, Ben covers the advanced air mobility sector and serves as editor-in-chief of the weekly 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.
Southwest Airlines’ pilot union has filed a federal lawsuit against the carrier alleging that work rule changes made during the pandemic violated federal labor laws.
United Airlines’ July order to replace more than 200 50-seat regional jets with Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft cast a spotlight on the trend of airlines upgauging to larger single-aisle aircraft.
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced plans to increase their employee hiring targets, part of an effort to address staffing shortages amid a strong U.S. domestic summer travel season.