Kevin Michaels

1 month ago | aviationweek.com | Kevin Michaels

It is time for our leaders and industry associations to elevate their advocacy against the Trump administration’s dangerous policies before it is too late.

Oct 21, 2024 | aviationweek.com | Kevin Michaels

One of the pleasant surprises in the post-COVID-19 world is the robustness of the business aviation segment. Business jet production is growing, production backlogs are solid, and flight activity is up considerably compared with 2019. A curious phenomenon underpins this growth. Aircraft utilization...

Sep 17, 2024 | aviationweek.com | Molly McMillin |Richard Aboulafia |Kevin Michaels

Richard Aboulafia and Kevin Michaels, managing directors of AeroDynamic Advisory, discuss the business aviation industry and the surprises they discovered and lessons the industry can learn as they research their book, "Time Machines: A Modern History of Business Aviation," to be published in late 2025. Why are there only a small number of brands and not duopolies? What role did two single customers have on the industry? What can today’s manufacturers learn from the past?

Sep 4, 2024 | aviationweek.com | Kevin Michaels

Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program provides maintenance and sustainment work for the U.S. Air Force and international customers.

May 15, 2024 | aviationweek.com | Kevin Michaels

As aviation pursues its 2050 net-zero goal, sustainable aviation fuel is arguably the only lever other than aircraft replacement that can make a dent in emissions over the next 10-15 years. Yet usage of the fuel in 2024 is estimated to be just 0.54% of global aviation fuel consumption. Europe and the U.S. are taking very different approaches to promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).