Amy Wilder is a private pilot with more than two decades of experience as a writer and editor in a career spanning journalism, marketing, and communications. 
She has worked in aviation journalism since 2023, combining a lifelong passion for flight and a love of the aviation community with a penchant for storytelling. As a licensed pilot, she brings firsthand insight to the stories she covers, lending an authentic, on-the-ground perspective to industry coverage.
She holds a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, both from St. John&#039;s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Culture.

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Phil Michel, who served as v-p of marketing at Cessna Aircraft from 1975 to 2007, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 85.
Born on July 11, 1939, in Bronxville, New York, Michel earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1964. His early career included roles in advertising and public relations, with positions at The Evening Star, Lewis &amp; Dobrow Advertising, American Motors Corp., and Hilti U.S.A.
Michel joined Cessna in 1975 as v-p of marketing, a position he held for <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-michel-57504412/">nearly 32 years</a>. During his tenure, he played a significant role in promoting Cessna’s aircraft lineup, contributing to the company’s growth and global market presence.
In addition to his professional achievements, Michel was active in various organizations, including the American Marketing Association, Advertising Club of Wichita, NBAA, and GAMA. He also served on the board of directors for the Music Theatre of Wichita.
Michel is survived by his wife, Judy Michel; sons, Philip John Michel (Cynthia) and Karl Philip “Kip” Michel (Miriam); grandchildren Jenna (Michel) Gaitan, Erin Marie Michel, Philip “Nick” Michel, and Maiken Carina Michel; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former spouses, Mary Flanagan Michel and Carina Pehrson Michel; his parents, Philip Harold and Margaret Michel; and his brother, Robert Melville Michel.

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