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 Blog: Revolution in the Air

Today's rock bands travel in luxury--but so did yesterday's
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AIN Blog: Talking to 35,633 People

The challenges of editing for Business Jet Traveler's diverse audience
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AIN Blog: Spare Us 10 Minutes? Here’s Why You Should

How completing BJT's reader survey pays off
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AIN Blog: Election 2012: Nonsense in the Air

Presidential candidates shouldn't apologize for using private aviation.
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AIN Blog: Two Voicemails I Won't Delete

Business Jet Traveler's editor reflects on two memorable voicemails.
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AIN Blog: More Memorable Moments with Business Jet Travelers

Here are five memorable moments from Jeff Burger's interviews with business jet travelers.
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AIN Blog: Memorable Moments with Business Jet Travelers

Here are five memorable BJT interview moments.
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AIN Blog: Where’s the iPlane?

Manufacturers must figure out what customers will want before they even have a clue that they’ll want it.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Avanti I and II Certified in China

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has certified Piaggio Aero’s P.180 Avanti and Avanti II, the Italy-based airframer announced at NBAA 2011
Aircraft

Hawker 4000 Certified for Brazil

Hawker Beechcraft has received Brazilian certification for its Hawker 4000 business jet, the Wichita, Kan.-based company announced at NBAA 2011.
Aircraft

Airline Transport Professionals To Buy Up to 30 Piper Seminoles

Flight-training company Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) has agreed to buy up to 30 Piper Seminoles.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Gears Up for UK Olympics

Signature Flight Support Gears Up for UK Olympics
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Launches China Facility

P&WC has formed a joint venture with China Aviation Engine Holdings.

MedAire Acquires Yacht Lifeline

MedAire, which provides international aviation and maritime clients with medical and security services, acquired Yacht Lifeline.

JetNet Forecasts Better Days for Bizav

Aviation data supplier JetNet announced the latest results of its IQ research NBAA 2011 in Las Vegas.
FBOs

Signature FBOs Prepare for Olympics, Add Benefits

Signature Flight Support has announced a dedicated customer-support team and a 24-hour hotline to assist customers planning to fly to summer 2012 Olympics.
FBOs

Million Air Announces Award Winners, New FBOs

Million Air announced here at the show that its Alexandria, La., facility is its FBO of the Year award winner.
Maintenance and Modifications

AJW Aviation Adds Preferred-Spares Service

A J Walter Aviation (AJW) has introduced a preferred-spares support service for corporate and private clients.
Environment

Jeppesen, Lindbergh, Green Alliance, environment

Jeppesen announced here at the NBAA show that it will serve as a founding member of the Lindbergh Foundation’s nonprofit Aviation Green Alliance.
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Aircraft

Hawker 4000 Gets Brazilian Approval

Hawker 4000 Gets Brazilian Approval
FBOs

XJet To Expand Denver FBO

XJet To Expand Denver FBO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Opens New York Office

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Opens New York Office
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Piper Improves Cabins for M-Class Aircraft

Piper Improves Cabins for M-Class Aircraft

WSI Upgrades Fusion Weather Software

Weather Services International (WSI) has released a new version (4.0) of its Fusion software.
Charter & Fractional

Flying Colours To Open Asian Completions Facility

Flying Colours has partnered with Hong Kong-based Metrojet,
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FBOs

Fargo Jet Center Aids Airlift to Kazakhstan

Fargo Jet Center, an FBO at North Dakota’s Fargo International Airport, is assisting with a global beef airlift to Astana, Kazakhstan.
Charter & Fractional

National Jets Adds Learjet 45XR to Its Fleet

National Jets, which is based at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, has added a Learjet 45XR to its fleet.

London Oxford Airport Upgrades as Traffic Builds

London Oxford Airport recently installed what it says is a “latest generation” radar system and has had its runway’s weight-bearing strength verified.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Forms JV with China Aviation Engine Holdings

Pratt & Whitney Canada Forms JV with China Aviation Engine Holdings
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Forms JV with China Aviation Engine Holdings

Pratt & Whitney Canada Forms JV with China Aviation Engine Holdings