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
Which Air Forces Operate The C-17 Globemaster III?
The strategic airlifter has a number of operators across the globe.
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 Goes Head To Head With Frontier Airlines In New Route Announcement
Sun Country announced new routes one day after Frontier announced the same routes.
St. Maarten Planespotting: How Good Is It Really?
Princess Juliana International Airport's Maho Beach offers a one-of-a-kind planespotting experience.
Air Europa Welcomes New Boeing 787-9 Ahead Of Another 4 Dreamliners This Year
The third-largest Spanish airline will be expanding its fleet.
How Do Contra-Rotating Propellers Work?
Contra-rotating propellers are placed one behind the other on piston and turboprop-driven aircraft.
United Airlines Pilot Arrested In Scotland For Having A Taser In His Luggage
The incident led to the flight being canceled.
Do Fighter Pilots Fly The Same Aircraft For Every Mission?
The answer is more complex than you might initially expect.
Second World War Heavy Bomber: The Story Of The Handley Page Halifax II
The bomber was fast but rather vulnerable.
Which Fighter Jets Are Operated By The Argentine Air Force?
The force's fleet includes just two combat aircraft types.
History: The Evolution Of American Airlines' Livery
AA's paint scheme has had several variations over the years.
Analysis: Delta Air Lines' International Operations From Boston Logan Airport
The carrier serves several faraway destinations from its Logan hub.
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.
The Flying Coffin: A Complete History Of The MiG-21
The jet was infamous for its problematic safety record.
Emirates Expands Loyalty Partnership With Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
The two carriers' loyalty programs will be more intertwined than ever.
Why Does Singapore Airlines Fly Between Manchester & Houston?
This route certainly raises an eyebrow.
A380 Return: The Fleet Of Etihad Airways In 2024
The Middle Eastern legacy carrier has big plans for the superjumbo this year.
RB396: The Hawker Typhoon Undergoing An Ambitious Rebuild Project
The project is underway on the Isle of Wight.