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About Alexander Mitchell

Alexander (Alex) Mitchell, an applied mathematics and economics student at Brown University, has maintained a lifelong passion for aviation. Alex comes to Simple Flying with a background in finance and strategy consulting, and his resume includes professional experiences at KPMG Consulting, McKinsey & Co., D.E. Shaw & Co., and Bridgewater Associates. In summer 2024, Alex will be joining Boston Consulting Group in New York City as a Summer Associate.
 

Latest Articles

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Avelo Launches New Boeing 737 Base At Sonoma County Airport

The new narrowbody aircraft base will open on 1 May.

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Delta Asks DOT For More Time To Respond To Aeromexico Ruling

The carriers have asked for an extension until March 8th.

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British Biplane: The Story Of The Sopwith Camel

This First World War-era aircraft has a fascinating backstory.

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SAS Says Europe Shouldn’t Be So Worried About Airline Mergers

The carrier believes the EU Commission is behaving too cautiously.

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5 Things To Be Aware Of When Booking American Airlines Basic Economy

Basic economy tickets can be extremely limited in their offerings.

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Wooden Wonder: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.98 'Mosquito'

The Mosquito performed daylight bombing raids over German-occupied Europe.

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6 People Injured Following American Airlines Airbus A321neo Hard Landing In Hawaii

The incident occurred around 2 PM this afternoon in Maui.

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2 Fatalities Following Piper PA-28 Light Aircraft Crash In Belgium

The incident occurred during an attempted go-around.

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Mil V-12: The Story Of The Largest Helicopter Ever Built

A look back at the world's largest helicopter.

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Roaring Twenties: The 5 Fighter Jets From The MiG-21 Through To The MiG-29

Many of these Soviet-built fighters remain in service today.

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A Key American Airlines Hub: The Story Of Charlotte Douglas International

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) has expanded from a local municipal airport to a major hub for American Airlines.

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Skiplagging: 5 Statistics That Might Surprise You

The controversial practice is growing more and more popular.

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4 Options: avianca Revamps Economy & Business Class Fares

The carrier has heavily simplified its ticket offerings.

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Icelandair Leases 2 More Airbus A321LRs As Fleet Modernization Continues

The flag carrier has continued to pursue a fleet expansion.

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Life Cycle: What Are The Sustainability Advantages & Disadvantages Of Electric Aircraft?

Electric aircraft will certainly bring a lot to the table.

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How Long Do I Need To Connect At Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport?

Affording your self enough time to connect can save you quite the hassle.

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How Does Precipitation Affect Jet Engines?

There are several factors involved in ensuring jets can fly safely through rain, ice, and snow.

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A Complete History Of The B-52 Bomber In The US Air Force

The aircraft type has quite an extensive service history.

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Which Air Forces Operate The C-17 Globemaster III?

The strategic airlifter has a number of operators across the globe.

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