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.
U.S. ULCCs capitalized on a modest rebound in domestic air travel demand during the 2020 second quarter (Q2), but sentiment has soured as top leisure destinations became COVID-19 hotspots in recent weeks.
A senior United Airlines executive said up to a third of the company’s pilots may be furloughed this fall, as carriers increasingly warn of the need to cut labor costs following the expiration of federal payroll support on Sept. 30.
