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.

Senior Editor

Gregory Polek

Barely three months before the start of next year’s Singapore Airshow, event organizer Experia Events has sold more than 95 percent of the show's exhibit space and nearly has completed the list of display aircraft. Meanwhile, Experia continues to fine-tune its program content to ensure not only the show’s relevance but address key challenges and trends. This year, the show is highlighting what organizers call one of the most exciting and dynamic segments in the aviation and aerospace industry, namely start-ups.

 


Plans call for the What’s Next Start-up Showcase to support young companies wanting a &nbsp;chance to display their innovations and network with investors and corporate partners at the show.

 


“We continue to engage with many global companies who are keen to explore or expand into Asia, including a significant number of start-ups and SMEs,” said Experia Events managing director Leck Chet Lam. “In fact, our team is focusing on ensuring that the latest products and services in key areas like cyber security, unmanned aviation systems, avionics and connected aircraft, predictive maintenance, additive manufacturing and aircraft health monitoring will be showcased at Singapore Airshow 2018."

 


Leck also highlighted opportunities to network with key government and defense officials and senior commercial executives in the context of the show’s VIP Delegation Program.

 


Separately, the February 4 to 5 Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit, organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Experia Events, the International Air Transport Association and the Singapore Ministry of Transport, will offer a platform at the Pan Pacific Hotel for top government representatives, civil aviation authorities, senior executives of airlines, airport operators, air navigation service providers and manufacturers to exchange insights and seek solutions to challenges.

 


Experia calls the summit “the definitive global aviation conference” for top-level decision-makers in aviation to advance the interests of civil aviation and strengthen the relationship&nbsp;between government and the industry.

 


Carrying the theme “Reimagining Aviation’s Future,” the summit seeks to address both the challenges and opportunities arising from the continued demand for air travel, and provide a platform for civil aviation authorities, governments and airlines to discuss a sustainable approach to future growth in air travel demand.

 


Business Forums at the show include a forum dedicated to MRO providers in the Asia-Pacific region, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

 


Other highlights include the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference (SATEC 2018), where researchers, aviation operators and practicing aviation engineers will get a chance to present and discuss key developments and advancements in aerospace technology and engineering.

 


Finally, the A*STAR Aerospace Technology Leadership Forum will assemble leaders and speakers from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of commercial aircraft, engines and components, as well as aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul companies, to share their insights.

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.

All Systems Go for Singapore Airshow 2018

More than 95 percent of exhibit space sold for Singapore 2018

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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.

It comes on the heels of the G800's FAA and EASA certification.

Gulfstream Racks Up 700th City Pair Record

Charles Alcock

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

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030

Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator

Curt Epstein

Phenom and Praetor backlog now stands at $7.6 billion

Embraer Executive Jets Reaches New Backlog High

Jessica Reed

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Aftermarket growth bolsters revenues as manufacturer continues post-strike recovery

Textron Aviation 1Q Jet Deliveries Dip, T-props Surge

Chad Trautvetter

Company hits on all cylinders as it ramps up G700 deliveries and prepares for G800 service entry

Gulfstream Deliveries, Revenues, and Earnings Soar in Q1

Kerry Lynch

G700 has already contributed 80 speed records to Gulfstream’s fleetwide 700 total

G700 Flight Brings Gulfstream Fleet to 700th Speed Record 

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1 

Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

2017 Dubai Airshow

More In Aircraft