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Alexander Mitchell

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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

C-17 1
Which Air Forces Operate The C-17 Globemaster III?

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

Air Force One 1
How Much Operational Disruption Can An Air Force One Visit Cause?

When Air Force One comes to town, don't rely on the airline schedule! Here's an attempt to explain why.

SUN COUNTRY FT 1
Sun Country Goes Head To Head With Frontier Airlines In New Route Announcement

Sun Country announced new routes one day after Frontier announced the same routes.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 landing 1
Air France Airbus A330 1
St. Maarten Planespotting: How Good Is It Really?

Princess Juliana International Airport's Maho Beach offers a one-of-a-kind planespotting experience.

An Air Europa 787  1
Air Europa Welcomes New Boeing 787-9 Ahead Of Another 4 Dreamliners This Year

The third-largest Spanish airline will be expanding its fleet.

Antonov AN-22 1
How Do Contra-Rotating Propellers Work?

Contra-rotating propellers are placed one behind the other on piston and turboprop-driven aircraft.

United Boeing 757-200 1
A Fighter pilot wearing a mask, with another fighter jet flying just behind him. 1
Do Fighter Pilots Fly The Same Aircraft For Every Mission?

The answer is more complex than you might initially expect.

Handley Page Halifax II 1
A-4AR 1
Which Fighter Jets Are Operated By The Argentine Air Force?

The force's fleet includes just two combat aircraft types.

An American Airlines Airbus A321 Flying in the sky. 1
History: The Evolution Of American Airlines' Livery

AA's paint scheme has had several variations over the years.

Several Delta Air Lines Aircraft on the apron at Boston Logan International Airport. 1
Analysis: Delta Air Lines' International Operations From Boston Logan Airport

The carrier serves several faraway destinations from its Logan hub.

A Northwest Airlines Curtiss C-46 on an airport apron. 1
Fleet History: When Northwest Airlines Used To Operate The Curtiss C-46

The C-46 had a short but fascinating life at the former US-based legacy carrier.

A MiG-21 on display. 1
The Flying Coffin: A Complete History Of The MiG-21

The jet was infamous for its problematic safety record.

A baby and its mother laying down in a row of economy seats onboard an Air New Zealand aircraft.t 1
Is It Safe to Fly With A Baby On Your Lap?

The answer can be rather controversial.

An Emirates Airbus A380 about to land at Denpasar International Airport. 1
Emirates Expands Loyalty Partnership With Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

The two carriers' loyalty programs will be more intertwined than ever.

Singapore 1
Why Does Singapore Airlines Fly Between Manchester & Houston?

This route certainly raises an eyebrow.

Etihad A380 Heathrow  1
A380 Return: The Fleet Of Etihad Airways In 2024

The Middle Eastern legacy carrier has big plans for the superjumbo this year.

A black and white photo of a Hawker Typhoon flying in the sky. 1
RB396: The Hawker Typhoon Undergoing An Ambitious Rebuild Project

The project is underway on the Isle of Wight.

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