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.
The national pilot shortage in the U.S. is shining a spotlight on the country’s training requirements, in particular the 1,500 hours of flight time required to become a commercial first officer.