William Derrickson

Bill grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he was exposed to aviation from a very young age through his family’s avionics business.  He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and had a 20-year career as a police officer, although he never abandoned his passion for aviation.  He continued to involve himself in the aviation community through his family’s business as well as his overall interest in aviation photography.  In 2007, he shot his first airshow and since then has been working to improve his aviation photography skills by attending many aviation events around the world.

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Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport operations and customer service while pursuing a bachelor's degree in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives.

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Latest posts by Ryan Ewing (see all)

• ‘This is the worst it’s ever been:’ An Interview with Former American Airlines Chairman Bob Crandall - April 2, 2021
• AirlineGeeks Webinar: Q&A with ‘The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress’ Producer - February 18, 2021
• What It’s Like to Fly the 737 MAX Post-Grounding - December 31, 2020

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