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Will Guisbond
Will Guisbond is a Senior Reporter for The Air Current, where he covers the intersection of aviation with policy, regulation and government. He reports on nearly every aspect of the Federal Aviation Administration, including air traffic control and aviation safety, as well as the ways in which Congress and the White House impact the industry. Based in Washington, D.C., Will is an active commercial fixed-wing pilot.
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