Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

Welsh arrives at Lebanon, New Hampshire (KLEB), with passengers Mingus, left, and Mozzie. Photo by Ben Welsh

Jonathan Welsh Tuesday, November 4, 2025

New Editor Seeks to Broaden Aviation Consumer Audience

In the long run, we plan to be a regular destination for pilots, as well as those pursuing flight training or anyone with even the slightest interest in learning to fly.

Jonathan Welsh Thursday, September 28, 2023

Diamond DA42 Makes First SAF Flight

Diamond Aircraft said one of its DA42-VI light twins recently flew for the first time using sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at the Bremen Airport (EDDW) in Germany. The company reports that the airplane, which is part of the training fleet of the European Flight Academy—an operation under Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT)—flew circuits around the […]