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&nbsp;New Jersey Monthly&nbsp;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&nbsp;Aviation International News&nbsp;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.

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ASL Aviation Holdings and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding covering twenty 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), raising the Next-Generation 737-800 freighter conversion’s order and commitment count to 120 from eight customers. The agreement includes 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.

 


Boeing recently inaugurated new conversion lines at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS) and Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. (STAECO) and hopes to expand further. The company has committed to more than double 737-800BCF output this year, from eight conversions in 2018 to 17 in 2019.

 


“Having operated two leased 737-800BCFs across our wide European network, we are very pleased with how the flexibility and reliability of these freighters fulfill our operational needs in meeting our customer requirements,” said ASL Aviation Holdings CEO Hugh Flynn. “The aircraft is highly efficient and rightsized for our developing operations on behalf of our express cargo customers who are experiencing growing demand. The 737-800BCF will also give us access to new markets.”

 


Operating on six continents, ASL serves express freight integrators and transported more than 357,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Boeing Lands Order for Twenty 737 Converted Freighters

The deal with ASL Aviation brings the program's order and commitment total to 120.

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Company moved wing production to its Savannah-based manufacturing facility in 2012

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

General aviation industry is experiencing stability, according to the latest data

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up through 3Q 2024

Matt Thurber

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Move could signal development of a new super-midsize jet

Honeywell, Bombardier Settle Dispute, Sign Tech Pact

Charles Alcock

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

10th biennial event will open in Dubai on December 10

MEBAA Show Support Reflects Middle East Market Growth

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Flying Privately: Explaining the Cirrus Vision Jet's Parachute and Autoland Features

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2024 was marked by the certifications of the G700 and unveiling of the next generation of CJs

Aircraft in 2024: Bigger, Better, Bolder

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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