John was editor of Aviation Week's ShowNews for nearly two decades. He retired in 2020. His background in business journalism before joining Aviation Week includes stints at Reuters, the American Banker daily banking newspaper and as business news editor at the Milwaukee Journal and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, John has been a private pilot for 34 years and won an award at EAA Oshkosh for his restoration of a vintage British Auster army spotter aircraft. He is currently building a 1920s Staaken Flitzer biplane from plans. John attended his first Farnborough Air Show in 1952, when just eight months old.
More than 100 business jets are now flying with the Honeywell-Inmarsat JetConneX global inflight broadband service, with another 50 expected by the end of the year.
Web Manuals, a leading digitizer of documentation for flight operations and safety, is expanding its relationship with Argus International to further help its customers keep their back offices up to speed on operating procedures, safety and compliance.
London’s Biggin Hill, the famous World War II Battle of Britain airfield and now a major business aviation airport within sight of the nation’s capital, is celebrating a momentous 100th anniversary.
