Managing Correspondent at AirlineReporter.com, providing industry-wide news on airplanes, airlines, and travel. Experienced in aviation journalism and reporting. Based in Redmond, Washington.

AirlineReporter.com

Freelance airlines writer and reporter with experience since 1974, specializing in airline industry coverage.

Business of airlines for travel-savvy consumer audience, trend analyses, executive interviews

The Points Guy

Covers aircraft manufacturers, aviation business trends, and evolving technology

FlightGlobal

Editor-in-Chief focused on aircraft interiors, entertainment, and connectivity solutions in aviation.

PaxExAero

Managing Editor of Advanced Air Mobility Report at Aviation Week Network. Commercial Air Transport Reporter focusing on U.S. airlines, labor unions, Congress, and regulatory agencies.

Aviation Week Network

Environmental reporting and senior content editing in travel media

Regional airline industry coverage and aviation sector expertise

Aviation International News

Aviation and air transportation safety content for quarterly publication

International Air Transportation and Safety Bar Association

Award-winning journalist with 10 years of experience, currently pursuing a career as an airline pilot.

Focus on editorial content and copy editing for Chicago Defender

Chicago Defender Publishing Co.

Writer and videographer with experience as a correspondence writer for Reuters Air Cargo Service.

Reuters Air Cargo Service

Author and journalist specializing in airports, air travel, museums, and business travel topics.

NBC News

Airline business newsletter covering global airline industry and business aspects

The Airline Observer

Senior editor for Informa's Aviation Network including Air Transport World, Aviation and Space Week, Aviation Daily, and Routes. Experienced aviation journalist with 20 years in the industry. Skilled in editorial leadership and aviation media content.

Informa's Aviation Network

Aviation and travel specialization, on-camera consultant for ABC News

The New York Times

Freelance writer contributing travel articles to various publications, websites, and in-flight magazines including Marriott Bonvoy.

Publications / websites / in-flight magazines

Aviation and travel content, specializing in airline industry and travel photography

Aviation careers and industry insights through podcast hosting and reporting

Aviation Careers Podcast

News Editor and Online Editor at AIN Media Group specializing in aviation business news. Experienced in managing aviation magazine content and AINalerts. Based in Venice, Florida.

AIN Media Group

Experienced business aviation writer and reporter with diverse industry expertise

Airlines beat reporting and weekly columnist experience

Reingold, Inc.

Content focused on topics relevant to Americas airline business and travel

Self Employed

Focus on regional news and reporting for Atlanta-based outlets and organizations

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Award-winning writer and editor with expertise in aviation and travel content.

Midwest Air Magazine

Editor covering airports industry for Aviation Week newsletter

Aviation Week

Editor managing content and scheduling topics for colleagues. Reporting urgent and breaking news for the world's largest aviation platform.

Simple Flying

Travel reporting, research, meetings, events, and story coverage

United Airlines

Aviation, automotive, and logistics industries coverage

Business Insider

Aviation and human interest stories, photography, videography, and editing

AOPA

Award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of experience pitching and producing stories.

Boeing

Freelance aviation and aerospace writer with four decades of experience in writing and consulting on civil aviation, aerospace, and travel.

Self-employed

Aviation Journalist and Associate Editor at Plane & Pilot Magazine. Passionate storyteller, writer, content creator, and aviator with ten years of general aviation experience.

Plane & Pilot Magazine

Focus on aviation industry news and insights through editorial leadership.

Airport Magazine

Focus on business/private aviation, MRO, charter operators, Textron Aviation

Communications professional with a background in journalism and political communications, specializing in aviation industry and public relations.

Airline and travel transportation reporting with focus on industry news and trends

CNBC

Senior editor covering avionics, air traffic control, safety, and drones in aviation industry.

Aviation Week & Space Technology

Technical writing focused on subject matter expertise in aircraft maintenance

HEBCO, Inc.

Mass Media Specialist with experience as a reporter and co-anchor for SU-TV's weekly newscast and radio personality.

Air Line Pilots Association

Veteran aviation journalist covering aviation and aerospace workforce news.

Expert on airline industry trends and developments

Travel Weekly

Reporter covering global business aviation market and industry developments for a specialized aviation publication.

Multimedia journalist focused on airline passenger experience and frequent flyer news.

APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association)

Host and anchor focused on aviation, air shows, and air race reporting

AirShow360

Experienced editor with a background leading Rhapsody, United Airlines' magazine for first and business class, and editing fashion- and culture-driven online content for Aritzia.

Freelance journalist with experience reporting for community, state, and national papers. Known for breaking significant stories such as the FAA's 2014 NextGen flight-path changes. Skilled in investigative reporting and news coverage.

Expert in aviation industry reporting and aviation business insights

The Air Current

Reports on engineering and travel trends shaping the future of flight

Vertiflite magazine

Senior Editor and aviation writer at Aviation International News based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Experienced author specializing in aviation topics. Connected with a professional network of over 490 contacts.

Aerospace and aviation content focused on aircraft maintenance and federal aviation topics

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Aviation industry news and analysis across global markets

Reporting related to Alaska Airlines and aviation industry topics

Alaska Airlines

Aviation journalist and analyst with 15 years experience in commercial and private airline sectors.

Hawaii, California, Western USA, Las Vegas, airlines, entertainment, car rentals

Travelpulse

Editor at a leading aviation industry monthly magazine, specializing in aviation news and media content.

Aviation news, multimedia reporting, breaking news, feature writing, social media

POLITICO

Managing Editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, broadcast, print, and digital media focused on aviation.

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association

Aviation journalist and safety expert contributing industry insights and analysis.

Automobile journalist writing about aviation, cars, and travel.

Contributor focused on aviation and experimental aircraft topics

Experimental Aircraft Association

Features and international aviation content, business and commercial aviation focus

Business & Commercial Aviation

Reporter specializing in travel credit cards, aviation industry news, and airline-related stories. Provides credit card strategy consulting and writes online travel news content.

Thrifty Traveler

Reporter at Bloomberg News covering aviation and related topics in Washington DC-Baltimore area.

Bloomberg

B2B Newsletter Editor with expertise in Transportation, Accounting, Retail, and Legal sectors. Shares industry news and insights to inform professionals. Experienced in curating content for diverse business audiences.

Freelance writer and consultant serving aviation, aerospace, and defense industry professionals.

Aerospace and defense reporting focused on Boeing and related industries

Reuters News Agency

Experienced media relations director with a background in reporting and public relations, currently leading media relations at a major city department.

Chicago Dept. of Aviation

Aviation and environment topics with strategic communication expertise

Aviation and travel expert, travel reporter, content creator, and private pilot with a passion for aviation and online aviation content.

Focuses on aviation industry news and developments

Freelance writer based in Greater Boston with experience leading content strategy and planning for company newsrooms and social platforms, driving significant audience growth.

Freelance

Experienced weather anchor, reporter, and chopper reporter with a background in meteorology and broadcast journalism.

FOX Baltimore

Aviation and defence content across multiple Momentum Media outlets

Orbital Today

Freelance writer, editor, and content strategist with experience contributing daily news stories and features for prominent travel blogs.

Travel and lifestyle content for major travel and entertainment publications

Compass Group

Airlines, air travel, and loyalty programs coverage

Tourism, resorts, local commerce, and airline-related stories in Seattle area

KING 5 Media Group

Freelance Brand & Business Journalist with experience as a brand journalist and stringer. Former columnist for Entrepreneur magazine and Forbes. Skilled ghost writer and social media expert.

Belicove

Covers general news and aviation developments; writes weekly aviation column

Content creator with focus on business, travel, lifestyle, and regional topics

Regional reporter and air reporter producing news content for the Mountain West News Bureau and Nevada Public Radio. Experienced producer, writer, and director of independent and corporate profile videos.

The Mountain West News Bureau

Freelance writer and editor based in Hawaii with experience contributing to TravelAge West, Sherman's Travel, JetStar, The Honolulu Advertiser, and other publications.

Catharine Lo

Senior story editor and on air talent focused on travel and corporate leadership content

NewsNation

Aviation and aerospace reporting and conference editorial expertise

Aviation Week Conferences

Retired Executive Editor with forty-five years of experience in written and verbal communication, including news and feature reporting.

Aviation industry and U.S. aviation sector coverage and analysis

Reuters

International business reporter covering economic and business topics in Atlanta and globally.

Global Atlanta

Corporate communications with experience reporting on theme parks and travel industry

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Freelance journalist and writer with focus on community banking and professional associations.

Bilingual English and Spanish writer with a background in aircraft mechanics and maintenance technology.

Reporter covering the business of health care, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.

AIS Health

American Hockey League coverage and hockey sports content

NHL.com

Experienced reporter with a background at Time Magazine, now President/CEO at Midwest Luxury Publishing, specializing in media and publishing leadership.

Midwest Luxury Publishing

Expert in aviation news and sportplane resources, leading related editorial content

Aero-News Network

Experienced writer and editor with a background in daily e-newsletters and news reporting. Former reporter for Associated Press. Currently Director of Communications at National Business Aviation Association.

National Business Aviation Association

Former hospitality PR professional now telling stories related to travel, including city guides, hotels, and restaurants.

Senior Advisor in Communication at Southwest Airlines with past experience as an Anchor/Reporter at KOTV Tulsa.

Southwest Airlines

Contributing writer and editor specializing in aviation topics with experience at Aviation Week Network based in San Francisco.

Journalist participating in US-German exchange programs to promote international understanding. Member of the Online News Association.

Journalist	Outlet & Role	Coverage
BL Bernie Leighton Managing Correspondent at AirlineReporter.com, providing industry-wide news on airplanes, airlines, and travel. Experienced in aviation journalism and reporting. Based in Redmond, Washington.	Contributor AirlineReporter.com 200+	Redmond, Washington airplane airline travel
TR Ted Reed Freelance airlines writer and reporter with experience since 1974, specializing in airline industry coverage.	Writer 780+
DS David Slotnick he Business of airlines for travel-savvy consumer audience, trend analyses, executive interviews	Contributor The Points Guy 1.3K+	Boston, MA aviation airlines business +1 more
JH Jonathan Hemmerdinger Covers aircraft manufacturers, aviation business trends, and evolving technology	Contributor FlightGlobal 700+	Sarasota, Florida aircraft aviation technology +2 more
SM Seth Miller Editor-in-Chief focused on aircraft interiors, entertainment, and connectivity solutions in aviation.	Editor-in-Chief PaxExAero 3.4K+	aircraft interiors aviation entertainment connectivity solutions +1 more
BG Ben Goldstein Managing Editor of Advanced Air Mobility Report at Aviation Week Network. Commercial Air Transport Reporter focusing on U.S. airlines, labor unions, Congress, and regulatory agencies.	Journalist Aviation Week Network 2.0K+	Washington, District of Columbia Commercial Air Transport U.S. airlines Labor unions +2 more
BK Bill Kearney Environmental reporting and senior content editing in travel media	Writer 1.6K+	environment travel media +1 more
GP Gregory Polek Regional airline industry coverage and aviation sector expertise	Contributor Aviation International News 590+	regional airlines aviation industry airline business
GR Gregory Reigel Aviation and air transportation safety content for quarterly publication	Contributor International Air Transportation and Safety Bar Association 1.0K+	Minnesota aviation air transportation safety +1 more
JM Justin Matthews Award-winning journalist with 10 years of experience, currently pursuing a career as an airline pilot.	Journalist 170+	Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona

Journalists covering airlines