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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

A Bombardier Global 7500 flying over mountainous terrain. 1
Top 5 Engines Used On Bombardier Jets

The manufacturer's business jets have proven bestsellers over the years.

A BOAC aircraft parked on an airport apron. 1
How & When Did BOAC Become Today's British Airways?

Exploring the story of the UK's most iconic airline.

Archer Aviation Midnight 1
eVTOL Conundrum: Helicopter Airlines Haven't Been Successful - What's Different Now?

History shows a failed business model, but electric rotorcraft may just have an ace up their sleeve.

An Avro Vulcan flying in the sky. 1
The UK's Three V Bombers - Their Roles & Capabilities

These three bombers comprised Britain's nuclear deterrent for many years.

AA aircraft at DFW 1
Do Airplanes Have A Reverse Gear?

The answer is yes, but it is seldom used.

Qantas A380 1
Did ETOPS Kill The Airbus A380?

Changing rules around the way in which two engined aircraft were used made the business case for the Airbus A380 increasingly weak.

United 1
Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar

The McDonnell Douglas aircraft slightly outsold its rival.

Bell X1 1
Supersonic History-Maker: The Story Of The Bell X-1

The aircraft has a fascinating history.

Dassault Rafale 1
Dassault Rafale: A Brief History Of The French Fighter Jet

The impressive fighter is still in production today.

A RCAF F-35 Lightning II parked outside a hangar. 1
Which Fighter Jets Are In The Royal Canadian Air Force's Fleet?

The Air Force primarily operates two types of fighters.

FedEx aircraft on the runway 1
FedEx To Impose Flight Hour Cuts For Pilots During Ongoing Negotiations

The carrier is struggling to handle overstaffing issues.

A closeup of a BMW 801 Engine. 1
Did You Know: BMW Used To Make Aircraft Engines Until It Was Banned?

The manufacturer used to make more than just automobiles.

An Edgley Optica flying in the sky. 1
Edgley Optica: 5 Things To Know About This Unique Aircraft

This bizarre plane was designed to serve a singular purpose.

A Cirrus SR20 on a runway. 1
The Five C's Of Aviation: What Do Pilots Do If They Get Lost?

Pilots can follow a few simple steps to best ensure they remain safe.

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flying in the sky. 1
What's The World's Longest Passenger Plane?

The answer changes every decade or so.

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 about to land. 1
What Is The Shortest Runway A Boeing 747 Can Land On?

Jumbo jets need a lot of space, but let's examine the minimum needed for landing, and what factors come into play.

An F-111B Flying above terrain. 1
The Biggest Failures In The World Of Fighter Jets

Several fighter jet concepts never made it to production.

A Japan Coast Guard Gulfstream G-V on an airport apron. 1
A Look At The Aircraft Fleet Of The Japan Coast Guard

The self-defense force maintains a large patrol and transport fleet.

Delta AMEX 1
A Propfan engine on a Boeing, NASA, and GE testbed aircraft. 1
Why Boeing Never Built Its Proposed Propfan-Powered 7J7 Aircraft

A very unique American-made offering that never was.

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