Micah Maidenberg
Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Micah Maidenberg is a reporter covering the business of space and aviation safety in The Wall Street Journal’s Chicago bureau.
He reports on longtime and newer space companies, as well as issues tied to the safe operation of commercial planes and other aircraft. As part of his work, he also focuses on government agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Prior to his current role, Micah worked as a breaking news reporter for the Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. He began writing about business and economic issues for Crain’s Chicago Business, where he reported on real estate, manufacturing and transportation. He also completed an investigative-reporting fellowship at the Columbia University School of Journalism, where he earned a master's degree.