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.
With the Obama administration prepared to hand down at least $480 billion in reductions to the planned Pentagon budget over 10 years, a trio of industry groups has prepared a set of ideas for stemming the damage.
The head of the Airports Council International for North America (ACI-NA) is urging lawmakers to pass a two-year extension of the FAA’s operating authority, rather than reaching an agreement on the underlying bill. The current, 22nd extension expires Jan. 31. Lawmakers have been haggling over a deal on several differences between the House and Senate versions of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.
The head of the Airports Council International for North America is urging lawmakers to pass a two-year extension of FAA’s operating authority – while negotiations continue on a long-term reauthorization bill. The current, 22nd extension expires Jan. 31. Lawmakers working to strike a deal have been haggling over several differences between the House and Senate versions of FAA reauthorization.
