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.
American Airlines became the first carrier to deploy a new surface-cleaning solution that is claimed to kill 99.99% of coronavirus cells for up to a week after it is sprayed, as airlines look to persuade the public that flying is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airline industry watchers were broadly supportive of the U.S. Government's Payroll Support Program (PSP) when it was passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act, hailing it as a vital lifeline to help U.S. carriers survive what was expected to be a temporary demand shock.
