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
Regulations and Government
Australia, Netherlands Pursue ICAO Proceedings against Russia for MH17 Downing
Ukraine invasion underscores the need to hold Russia accountable for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, say Australian and Dutch officials.
Aircraft
Bermuda Suspends Russian Airlines’ Airworthiness Certificates
Russian airplanes registered in Bermuda lose their airworthiness certificates.
FutureFlight
USAF Backs Electra-MIT Team's Work on Flight Controls For eSTOL Aircraft
Electra is working on plans for a hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft that could enter service from 2026 with a range of up to 500 miles.
Aircraft
Aviation Industry Mum on Russia’s Veiled Manpad Warning
Russia fails to provoke a reaction from the West on warning about the transfer of U.S.-made manpads to “terrorists or illegal armed groups.”
FutureFlight
FlyOne Agrees to Distribute and Support the Air One Personal eVTOL in Australia
The Australian company distributes electric aircraft for companies like Pipistrel, and also provides pilot training and maintenance services.
FutureFlight
Australia’s Griffith University Joins Greenbird’s Advanced Air Mobility Collaboration Platform
Led by airport and aviation industry advistors Avistra, Greedbird aims to drive investment and real-world development of advanced air mobility in Australia.
FutureFlight
U.S. Transportation Dept To Audit FAA's Approach To Certifying eVTOL Aircraft
The audit will consider whether new and complex safety challenges associated with urban air mobility certification approvals call for a new set of regulations.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Asia Pacific Report Sees Slower Than Expected Start to Urban Air Mobility
A survey commissioned by Asia SkyMedia for its first Asia-Pacific UAM report shows 27 percent of respondents “fully trust” regulators to make the right decisions.
Airlines
RAeS-led Study Calls for ‘Urgent Action’ on Sexism in Aviation
A report published by the Royal Aeronautical Society found that efforts toward gender equity in aviation have fallen short.
Aircraft
Embraer Launches E-Jet Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions
The Brazilian manufacturer's new E-Jet E190F and E195F aircraft exploits new niche in passenger-to-freighter conversion market.
FutureFlight
South Korean Investor WP and Honeywell Back Volocopter in $170 Million Funding Round
Volocopter's latest funding round brings the total amount of investment it has raised to $579 million.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Marks First Anniversary of AAM Roundtable
The advanced air mobility sector has seen significant progress on several important milestones since NBAA formed an AAM Roundtable a year ago.
FutureFlight
NBAA Marks First Anniversary of AAM Roundtable
The AAM sector saw significant progress on several important milestones during the 12-month period since the establishment of the NBAA's AAM Roundtable.
Aircraft
IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines
The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.
Aircraft
Boeing Ends Parts Supply, Support for Russian Customers
Following the closure of its Moscow training center, Boeing cuts off virtually all support channels to Russian airlines.
FutureFlight
Supernal Becomes Latest eVTOL Developer to Plan for Services in Miami
The Hyundai subsidiary has signed an agreement with the city of Miami to advance AAM development in southeast Florida.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Dutch Researchers See First Nine-seat Electric Aircraft in Scheduled Service by 2026
The Netherlands has set a goal to fully electrify short-haul scheduled air services by 2050.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Inmarsat, Cranfield University Dissect Connectivity Benefits for Aviation
A new report by Inmarsat and Cranfield University asserts that aviation's future should be built on 21 advances in digital connectivity over the next 15 years..
Aircraft
Dutch See Nine-seat Electric Aircraft in Service by 2026
A study commissioned by a Dutch agency examined cases in three Caribbean Islands as the basis for its projections on fully electric regional services.
FutureFlight
Long Beach Seeks an Advanced Air Mobility Future Through Wisk Partnership
Wisk Aero and Long Beach, California, will establish a working group dedicated to introducing and AAM ecosystem in the southern part of the state.
Aircraft
Airbus, CFM To Fly Hydrogen-powered A380 Demo by 2026
Testing of a hydrogen-powered A380 would help Airbus meet its stated goal of introducing a narrowbody-class commercial aircraft by 2035.
Aircraft
Airbus, Rolls, Safran, SIA Sign Global SAF Declaration
Singapore Airlines is the first air carrier to sign the Global SAF Declaration.
Aircraft
Asian Recovery Could Lag Rest of World, Says Boeing
Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of marketing Darren Hulst pointed to Covid restrictions on international connections creating some “headwinds.”
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Industry Evolution Favoring Turboprop, E-Jets
Structural changes brought on by the pandemic and the push for sustainability are sharpening Embraer’s focus on future products.
Aircraft
Singapore’s Ametek Adds A350 to MRO Capabilities
Ametek has extended its number of airworthiness approvals to support cargo and galley heaters for the Airbus A350.
Aircraft
Boeing Global Services Homes In on Asia’s Aftermarket Promise
Boeing Global Services tackles supply-chain disruptions and parts and staffing shortages as it helps support the Asia-Pacific region’s recovery.
Airlines
Spirit, Frontier Airlines Agree To Merge
The $6.6 billion merger of Frontier and Spirit Airlines would generate $3.5 billion in annual revenues based on 2021 results.
ATC
Operators May Soon Fly Outside North Atlantic Tracks at FL330
Starting March 1, operators may file random route plans for North Atlantic tracks at or below FL330.
Aircraft
Toulouse Sustainability Declaration Praised by Aviation Groups
Several companies and industry associations endorse the European Commission’s commitment to align sustainability goals among aviation stakeholders.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Call for End to U.S. Covid Testing Requirements
IATA, A4A, and several other organizations have called on the U.S. government to remove pre-departure testing requirements for entry into the country.
