Dave Hartland

Raised beneath the flight path of his hometown airport and traveling often to visit family in England, aviation became part of Dave’s DNA. By 14, he was already in the cockpit. After studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Dave spent several years in the airline industry before turning his lifelong passion for flight into a career in storytelling. Today, as the founder and owner of The Aviation Copywriter, he partners with aviation companies worldwide to elevate their message and strengthen their brand. Dave lives in snowy Erie, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Danielle, and their son, Daxton—three frequent flyers always planning their next adventure. And yes, he 100% still looks up every time he hears an airplane.