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
Airlines
Network Airlines Lobby To Keep Slot Rule Waivers in Place
As authorities consider reimposing “use it or lose it” rules, carriers again consider the possibility of operating “ghost flights” to keep their slots.
Airlines
IATA Calls for Clarity from Governments as Airlines Bleed Cash
During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.
Airlines
Porter Airlines to Restart Operations on September 8
With the restart of services from Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, Porter Airlines will resume flights after more than 18 months of Covid-related inactivity.
Accidents
Pilots of Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Survive Ditching Off Oahu
Transair Flight 810 ditched off the coast of West Oahu following engine trouble soon after takeoff.
Aircraft
Airbus, Delta TechOps Welcome GE to Digital Alliance
Under an expanded partnership, GE Digital will double the analytics and parts scope of the existing Airbus-Delta TechOps Digital Alliance.
Airlines
U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis
Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.
Aircraft
United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Narrowbodies
Deals for 200 Max jets and 70 A321neos mark the largest airplane commitment in United’s history.
Aircraft
Boeing Says 777X Certification Target Remains Late 2023
A decision by the FAA to reject a request for type inspection authorization appears not to have changed Boeing’s target for 777X approval.
Airlines
AA Could Have Avoided Schedule Cuts, Says Pilots Union
Allied Pilots Association official calls on management to allow more flexibility in pilot scheduling.
Aircraft
More Aircraft Return to Flying as European Summer Arrives
Eurocontrol data shows that the number of inactive airplanes parked at European airports has fallen to less than half its peak in 2020.
Aircraft
Boeing 737 Max 10 Completes First Flight
First flight of the Boeing 737 Max 10 takes place nearly four years to the day of its launch at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
GKN To Supply Empennage for D328eco
The Deutsche Aircraft D328eco will feature a GKN-supplied empennage made largely of composites.
Airlines
ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses
Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.
Aircraft
EU, U.S. Reach Deal on Airbus-Boeing Subsidy Dispute
Along with a five-year suspension of tariffs, the EU and U.S. agree to agree on the legality of any financial support to their respective airliner makers.
Engines
GE, Safran Launch Green Open-rotor Engine Development
The CFM Rise program aims to achieve a 20 percent improvement in fuel burn and emissions by 2035.
Aircraft
Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far
American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Positive Net Orders in May as 787 Deliveries Stall
The U.S. airframer saw orders outpace cancellations by 20 airplanes while it delivered 17 jets during the month of May.
Airlines
Eurocontrol Calls SAF Distribution ‘a Crucial Issue’
Europe’s air traffic management agency has released a snapshot of airports that provide SAF on the continent.
Aircraft
Southwest Airlines Adds to Max 7 Orderbook
A conversion of options on another 34 Boeing 737 Max 7s raises Southwest’s firm order total for the smallest Max variant to 234.
Airlines
EU, ASEAN Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-bloc Air Transport Pact
The new ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement will boost connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.
Aircraft
Boeing’s Next EcoDemonstrator Nearly Ready for Flight
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 will serve as the next ecoDemonstrator platform.
Engines
Rolls Starts Testing New Hybrid-electric Propulsion System
Testing begins on the first elements of Rolls-Royce’s 2.5-megawatt Power Generation System 1.
Aircraft
United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic
A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.
Airlines
IATA Calls for Data-driven Covid Mitigation Measures for Travel
IATA director general Willie Walsh said he expects G7 leaders to adopt “data-driven” decisions when formulating policy on travel restrictions.
Regulations and Government
EASA Requires Member States To Bar Flights over Belarus
A safety directive requires national aviation authorities to instruct their airlines not to enter Belarus airspace.
Aircraft
Garmin to Provide Avionics For Converted D328eco Airliner
Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco regional airliner will have new Pratt & Whitney PW127S engines running on sustainable aviation fuel, and Garmin G5000 avionics.
Aircraft
OEMs All in on SAF Development
Of all sustainability efforts underway, SAF appears to hold the most immediate promise of curbing CO2.
Environment
Promise of SAF Lies With Its Scalability, Cost Effectiveness
Government support and stakeholder partnerships will prove critical in ensuring the fuel becomes maintstream.
Aircraft
Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties
The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.
Aircraft
Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates
Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.
