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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

Air New Zealand DC-10 1
Throwback: When Air New Zealand Used To Fly The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

The carrier briefly operated this famous trijet.

A USAF C-32 on an airport apron. 1
5 VIP Transport Aircraft Operated By The USAF

Government officials fly on a number of different planes.

The silhouette of a private jet flying in the sky. 1
Private Flights By The Hour: The Cheapest Types Of Airplanes To Hire

Turboprops and light jets generally are the most affordable.

Bessie Coleman 1
Breaking Down Barriers: The Life & Times Of Pioneering US Aviator Bessie Coleman

Not only a trailblazer for women in aviation, but also for all people of color.

Air Samarkand 1
Uzbek Startup Air Samarkand Receives Air Operator Certificate

The airline has cleared a major regulatory hurdle.

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Air Astana A320neo 1
More Than An Airline: Air Astana Completes 1st C-Check On An Airbus A321neo

Air Astana expanded its maintenance capabilities.

The front of three Pratt & Whitney engines. 1
What Exactly Is A Geared Turbofan Engine?

This new kind of engine has quite a lot to offer.

A meal on the tray table of the Captain's seat in a cockpit. 1
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What Food Items Should Never Be Taken On An Airplane?

As it happens, certain foods do not have a place in the skies.

The engine on an Airbus A220. 1
What Is The RPM Of An Aircraft Engine?

Different kinds of engines will spin at drastically different speeds.

A MiG-23 parked on an airfield. 1
North Korean Fighter Jets: What's In The Fleet Of The People's Army Air Force?

The air force operates a handful of Russian and Chinese-made fighters.

An Emirates Airbus A380 Flying in the sky. 1
Why Couldn't Any Airlines Apart From Emirates Make The Airbus A380 Work?

The most prominent operator is also the only one that envisions a long-term future for the aircraft.

Air Arabia A320 taking off 1
Air Arabia Relaunches Flights To Kabul

Services operated by Jazeera Airways will soon follow.

An F-15EX Flying in the sky. 1
A Look At The Weapons On Board The F-15EX

Boeing's Eagle II packs quite the punch.

A photoshopped image of Santa in an aircraft cockpit with gifts. 1
Why The North American Aerospace Defense Command Tracks Santa

NORAD maintains a unique holiday tradition.

Loganair Saab 340 1
Scotland’s Loganair Plans Worthy Send-Off For Saab 340 Fleet

The aircraft will have a worthy send-off.

Saba Airport 1
A Look At The World's Shortest Commercially-Used Runways

Some are less than half a kilometer in length!

Boeing 737 MAX 8 1
Boeing’s First 737 MAX Delivery To China Is Imminent

The manufacturer is prepared to begin delivering its flagship narrowbody to Chinese customers after a 4-year hiatus.

SAF Tanker from Neste 1
Aviation Sustainability: What Progress Was Made In 2023?

The industry achieved several breakthroughs throughout the course of the year.

Delta 747 1
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s: Where Are They Now?

The carrier's 747s have wound up in some interesting places.

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