APRIL 7 — The pandemic minted 493 new billionaires and $13.1 trillion in wealth across the world as income inequality continues to rise. Patreon is now valued at $4 billion after rapid growth last year accelerated the creator economy. And UPS bought 10 new eVTOL aircraft while British Airways invested in hydrogen flight as the rise of e-commerce continues to drive net-zero emission goals in the aviation industry.