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
Avelo Launches New Boeing 737 Base At Sonoma County Airport
The new narrowbody aircraft base will open on 1 May.
Delta Asks DOT For More Time To Respond To Aeromexico Ruling
The carriers have asked for an extension until March 8th.
British Biplane: The Story Of The Sopwith Camel
This First World War-era aircraft has a fascinating backstory.
SAS Says Europe Shouldn’t Be So Worried About Airline Mergers
The carrier believes the EU Commission is behaving too cautiously.
5 Things To Be Aware Of When Booking American Airlines Basic Economy
Basic economy tickets can be extremely limited in their offerings.
Wooden Wonder: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.98 'Mosquito'
The Mosquito performed daylight bombing raids over German-occupied Europe.
6 People Injured Following American Airlines Airbus A321neo Hard Landing In Hawaii
The incident occurred around 2 PM this afternoon in Maui.
2 Fatalities Following Piper PA-28 Light Aircraft Crash In Belgium
The incident occurred during an attempted go-around.
Mil V-12: The Story Of The Largest Helicopter Ever Built
A look back at the world's largest helicopter.
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.
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.
Aeromexico Passenger Arrested After Opening Aircraft Door And Walking On Wing In Mexico City
The incident occurred on a flight bound for Guatemala.
Skiplagging: 5 Statistics That Might Surprise You
The controversial practice is growing more and more popular.
4 Options: avianca Revamps Economy & Business Class Fares
The carrier has heavily simplified its ticket offerings.
Icelandair Leases 2 More Airbus A321LRs As Fleet Modernization Continues
The flag carrier has continued to pursue a fleet expansion.
Life Cycle: What Are The Sustainability Advantages & Disadvantages Of Electric Aircraft?
Electric aircraft will certainly bring a lot to the table.
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.
How Does Precipitation Affect Jet Engines?
There are several factors involved in ensuring jets can fly safely through rain, ice, and snow.
A Complete History Of The B-52 Bomber In The US Air Force
The aircraft type has quite an extensive service history.
Which Air Forces Operate The C-17 Globemaster III?
The strategic airlifter has a number of operators across the globe.