Gregory Polek
Senior Editor

Gregory Polek has spent his entire career in aviation journalism with AIN, starting as a proofreader and assistant to then-managing editor Mary Mahoney in 1995 after serving an internship with New Jersey Monthly magazine and completing his B.A. degree in English/Writing at New Jersey’s William Paterson College. By 1997 Polek accepted a position as an associate editor, covering the regional airline beat for Aviation International News in place of retiring industry veteran Don Anderson. The assignment took Polek across North America and Europe to profile regional airlines varying in size and mission from the likes of floatplane operators Kenmore Air and Chalk’s Ocean Airways to regional jet operators such as SkyWest and American Eagle. Today, in his dual role as Air Transport Editor and International Airshow Editor, Polek writes, edits, and manages AIN’s commercial aviation content while overseeing each of the company’s daily international air show publications in Paris, Farnborough, Singapore, and Dubai. Most recently Polek has assumed oversight of daily coverage of the Helicopter Association International’s annual Heli-Expo convention.

Latest from Gregory Polek

Aircraft

Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin

A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.
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Aircraft

IAG Shareholders Approve Orders for Airbus, Boeing Jets

Boeing records its first Max order from International Consolidated Airlines Group while Airbus adds to existing A320-family order book.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire Collects Firm Order for 25 Eco Caravans from Monte Aircraft Leasing

With options, the agreement could see Monte purchase a total of 50 of Ampaire's hybrid-electric version of the Cessna Grand Caravan.
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Aircraft

Boeing Sees Supply Chain Constraints Through 2023

A shortage of engine castings has hindered Boeing’s commercial production.
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Aircraft

Saudia, Lilium Agree to Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia

An MOU signed on Wednesday during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh calls for an eventual purchase of 100 Lilium eVTOL aircraft by Saudia.
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Aircraft

Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing Max Jets

The carrier expects to receive 42 Boeing 737 Max 10s and 10 Max 9s between 2024 and 2027.
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FutureFlight

Saudi Arabian Airlines and Lilium Agree To Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi flag carrier has also committed to helping Lilium navigate the country’s regulatory approval process.
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Aircraft

JetBlue Bullish for 2023 Despite External Growth Constraints

Even as supply chain constraints limit aircraft deliveries, JetBlue projects return to historical growth trends next year.
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Accidents

Korean Air A330 Suffers Major Damage During Overrun in Cebu

A runway excursion involving Korean Air A330-300 halted operations at the Philippines’ Mactan Cebu International Airport.
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Aircraft

Amazon to Lease 10 EFW A330-300 Converted Freighters

Hawaiian Airlines will operate converted freighter aircraft for online retailing giant Amazon.
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Aircraft

Universal Hydrogen To Fly Hydrogen-powered Dash 8 by Year-end

In a partnership with Aerotec, Universal Hydrogen is preparing a Dash 8-300 fitted with a hydrogen-fuel-cell-based powertrain for its first flight.
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Airlines

Spirit Shareholders Approve JetBlue Merger Deal

During a special meeting on Wednesday, investors in Spirit Airlines approved JetBlue’s purchase of the Miramar, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier.
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FutureFlight

Air France KLM To Support Ampaire’s Development of 19-seat Electric Aircraft

The airline's engineering division will help Ampaire implement conversions of aircraft to hybrid-electric propulsion under supplemental type certificates.
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Airlines

JetBlue Takes Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Recently adding its 41st company to its investment portfolio, JetBlue Ventures stands at the center of the airline’s sustainability strategy.
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FutureFlight

JetBlue Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is With Advanced Air Mobility Investments

Recently adding its 41st company to its investment portfolio, JetBlue Ventures stands at the center of JetBlue’s sustainability outreach.
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Aircraft

Airbus Considers ACJ TwoTwenty a ‘Perfect Fit’ for U.S.

In the process of completion at Comlux in Indianapolis, the first ACJ TwoTwenty will go to a Dubai-based customer.
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FutureFlight

Heart Collects Commitment for Up to Six ES-30 electric airplanes from Portugal’s Sevenair

A letter of intent from the regional airliner increases the ES-30’s backlog of purchase commitments, options, and LOIs to 429.
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Aircraft

EASA Certifies ATRs Powered by Latest Pratt Turboprop Variant

ATR 42s and 72s powered by the recently certified PW127XT-M burn 3 percent less fuel and cost 20 percent less to maintain.
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Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Emerges Energized from Max Grounding

Boeing witnessed record demand for its BBJs early this year, and values have skyrocketed for the minimal used inventory.
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Aircraft

Cargolux Finalizes Boeing 777-8 Freighter Order

Boeing’s 777-8 order book exceeds 50 airplanes with a firm order for 10 from Cargolux.
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Aircraft

American Airlines, Delta Commit to Substantial AAM Investments

American Airlines has tendered an equity investment in Universal Hydrogen while Delta Air Lines said it would invest in Joby’s eVTOL project.
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FutureFlight

American Airlines Places Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen

The funding supports the airline's science-based targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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FutureFlight

Surf Air Signs $450 million Funding Commitment With Leasing Group Jetstream Aviation Capital

As part of its $450 million finance deal with Surf Air, Jetstream Capital has agreed to buy as many as 250 hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
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Aircraft

Surf Air Signs $450M Funding Commitment with Jetstream

Jetstream Aviation Capital is providing $450 million in funding for Surf Air Mobility to expand its fleet.
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Airlines

Pilots Say ‘Broken’ Scheduling Processes Leading to Fatigue

Unions say a surge in pilot fatigue reports over the summer will reoccur when weather worsens and traffic spikes during the next holiday season.
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Aircraft

Embraer Collects E195-E2 Order from Oman's SalamAir

Oman’s SalamAir plans to supplement its Airbus narrowbody fleet with six E195-E2 airliners.
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Aircraft

AA Pilots Oppose Deadline Extension to Certify Max 7, Max 10

American Airlines’ pilot union calls for preserving the December deadline for certifying the Max 7 and Max 10 without an EICAS.
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Aircraft

Airbus Sees Full Recovery of Aircraft Services Market In 2023

Following a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, demand for services such as aircraft maintenance will grow 3.7 percent annually, projects Airbus.
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Aircraft

Boeing Preaches Safety Ethic as Work on Max 7, Max 10 Persists

As year-end deadline approaches for certification of Max 7 and Max 10, Boeing hangs its hopes on a possible extension by act of Congress.
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Aircraft

Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.
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