Jeff Burger
Editor, Business Jet Traveler

Jeff Burger joined Business Jet Traveler in March 2004, a few months after the publication’s launch. Besides editing the magazine, he has written many articles for it and conducted its interviews with such luminaries as Sir Richard Branson, James Carville, Suze Orman, Donald Trump, F. Lee Bailey, and Steve Van Zandt. Burger helped to oversee the introduction of BJT’s annual Readers' Choice surveys and Buyers’ Guide.

During his years with the magazine, it has won well over a hundred editorial awards. In 2011, Burger received the Gold Wing Award for Reporting Excellence from the National Business Aviation Association and the Aviation Journalism Award from the National Air Transportation Association. He has also won writing and editing awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. BJT, meanwhile, was named Best International Publication in 2017 in the Aerospace Media Awards. It was also a Magazine of the Year finalist in 2011, 2013, and 2016 and an Overall Excellence winner in 2018 in competitions sponsored by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Before coming to BJT, Burger spent 14 years at Medical Economics, the nation’s leading business magazine for doctors, where he served on the editorial board; directed staff recruiting; oversaw a $2 million annual budget; and was financial editor, news editor, and director of special projects. He has been editor of several publications, including Phoenix Magazine in Arizona, and has been a consulting editor at Time Inc. His articles have appeared in more than 75 magazines and newspapers, among them The Los Angeles TimesBarron’s, Reader’s Digest, Gentlemen’s Quarterly , and Family Circle. Chicago Review Press published his books, Springsteen on Springsteen: Interviews, Speeches, and Encounters, Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen: Interviews and Encounter, Lennon on Lennon: Conversations with John Lennon, and Dylan on Dylan: Interviews and Encounters. His music writing appears on multiple websites, including his own byjeffburger.com.

Burger, a summa cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, lives in Ridgewood, N.J. He and his wife, Madeleine, have two grown children. His off-hours passions include cooking, travel, technology, movies, and music.

Latest from Jeff Burger

AIN Editors Win Big in 2022 Aerospace Media Awards

AIN editors and contributors took top honors in several categories in the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards on July 17 in London.
FutureFlight

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The partners will establish development, testing, and production facilities for hybrid-electric propulsion systems
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FutureFlight

The eVTOL Industry Drives Record Growth at Vertical Flight Society

The professional association, which has a strong focus on vertical takeoff and landing technology, now has a record 160 corporate members and more than 6,300 individual members.

BJT Survey: Bizav Users Are in Buying Mood

More than a third of respondents to this year's Business Jet Traveler Readers' Choice Survey plan to buy a fractional jet share over the next 12 months.

Business Jet Traveler Readers Rate OEMs, Aircraft

Business Jet Traveler Readers Rate OEMs, Aircraft Models, and More
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds G280 Simulator, More G450 Training

FlightSafety is adding new G280 and G450 simulators.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Video Calls To Reach Remote Experts

Customers can have face-to-face conversations with Duncan Aviation experts around the country.
Rotorcraft

Wildeck’s Ladder Industries Displaying Helicopter Work Stands

The stands are part of what will become the company's Access service line.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aerospace Technologies Group Exhibiting Two-Person 'Skypod' for Bizjets

A prototype of the private mini cabin is on display.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds to Training Programs

In addition to new training initiatives, FlightSafety is boosting access to those programs.
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Training and Workforce

Session to Address Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

Lee Lauderback, president and CEO of Stallion 51, will highlight the company’s upset prevention and recovery training programs.
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Business Jet Traveler Brings Home the Gold

The magazine has won four more editorial awards, bringing the total since 2005 to 32.
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AIN Blog: 11 Indispensable Apps

Terrific apps for home and mobile use.
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AIN Blog: 12 Great Concerts You Can Enjoy In Flight

Got a first-rate entertainment system on your jet? Consider putting it through its paces with one of these popular-music concert films.
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AIN Blog: Flights of Fancy?

These days, the sky's no limit for bizjet cabin designers.
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AIN Blog: A Look in the Rearview Mirror

Sometimes you have to look back to get a sense of just how far you've come.
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AIN Blog: Two Awards…and a Fresh Coat of Paint

Business Jet Traveler wins editorial prizes, and announces a redesign
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Charter & Fractional

Keeping It Simple

Invoices for business-jet travel can be complex, but a recent trend could help change that.
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Av-Base Systems Demos WinAir Software

Maintenance and inventory control software helps companies manage maintenance operations.

John Riggir Named GM of Jet Aviation Singapore

New VP and GM for Jet Aviation Singapore
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Duncan Debuts Quick-Turnaround Maintenance Program

Nebraska company also delivers 250th paint job from new facility opened two years ago.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

King Aerospace Awarded Green Boeing Business Jet Paint Contract

The project is a subcontract from Aeria Luxury Interiors of San Antonio, Texas.