Jen DiMascio

Executive Editor, Defense & Space

Washington, DC

Summary

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.

Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.

 

Articles

By Jen DiMascio
The head of space conglomerate Maxar Technologies explains why it rebranded as a U.S. company and what the increasingly nearer-term future of the satellite, imagery and commercial space sector looks like.
Space

By Jen DiMascio
Defense contractors are big winners as a U.S. budget deal supercharges military funding, but commercial contractors could be casualties as a U.S.-China trade dispute escalates. Aviation Week editors weigh in on the implications.
Check 6

By Jen DiMascio
The bill provides a total of $675.8 million for Wideband Global Satcom, including an additional $600 million to buy WGS-11 and WGS-12.
Defense