Daniel Bubb

Dan Bubb, an aviation historian and Professor in Residence at the UNLV Honors College, specializes in commercial aviation, airport history, and American/Western history. He serves as coordinator of academic affairs for the Honors College and deputy director of the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame.

• Ph.D. in History, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• M.A. in History, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Bubb's research focuses on the intersection of commercial aviation and urban development in the American West. He is currently writing a book about airlines and airports connecting Western cities globally, building on his 2012 monograph Landing in Las Vegas: Commercial Aviation and the Making of a Tourist City. His expertise spans historical analysis of transportation infrastructure and its socio-economic impacts.

In 2025, Bubb has been featured in media outlets like Fox and The National Desk as an aviation commentator, discussing topics such as TSA policy changes and airline safety post-9/11. He also contributes to public understanding through the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame.