Editors & contributors
The Flightradar24 blog is brought to life by a passionate team of aviation enthusiasts, industry experts, and contributors from around the globe. Our authors include pilots, airline professionals, aviation journalists, and data analysts who share their expertise and insights into the ever-evolving world of flight.
Editors
Ian Petchenik
As Flightradar24’s director of communications and co-host of the AvTalk podcast Ian shares his passion for aviation with millions of Flightradar24 users and listeners around the world.
Chris Lomas
Chris is a Commercial Pilot and lover of all things aviation. Based in London, Chris researches and writes articles on what’s happening in the world of aviation for Flightradar24.
Contributors
Daniel Fowkes
Daniel Fowkes from Melbourne, Australia is the founder of Dj’s Aviation which was launched in 2015. His aim is to provide in-depth analysis on breaking news within the aviation industry and insights into airlines, aircraft, airports and manufacturers.
Gabriel Leigh
Gabriel Leigh grew up on long-haul flights and has been fascinated by airplanes since he can remember. Now based in Sweden, he writes about transport, travel and more for publications like The New York Times, Monocle and Forbes.
Andrew Ainsworth
Andy is an aviation enthusiast who loves to write about developments in the industry. He is based in Barcelona, Spain and his favourite aircraft is the Boeing 757-200.
Ken Hoke
Ken Hoke is a recently retired captain for a major US package express airline with 32 years experience flying the Douglas DC-8 and Boeing 757/767. His writing can also be found on his website, Aerosavvy.com.
Rebecca Lougheed
Rebecca is a First Officer based in Gatwick on the Boeing 787. Before that she flew the A340, A380 and briefly the A330, and before that the Avro RJ85. She misses having 4 engines, but likes Airbus and Boeing equally.
Sam Jakobi
Sam Jakobi is a young aviation enthusiast based in London, UK. Sam writes articles and conducts interviews with members of the aviation community.
Sebastián Polito
Sebastián Polito is an aviation enthusiast who has dedicated his whole life to learning about airlines, routes, planes and spotting.
Editors
Ian Petchenik
As Flightradar24’s director of communications and co-host of the AvTalk podcast Ian shares his passion for aviation with millions of Flightradar24 users and listeners around the world.
Chris Lomas
Chris is a Commercial Pilot and lover of all things aviation. Based in London, Chris researches and writes articles on what’s happening in the world of aviation for Flightradar24.
Contributors
Daniel Fowkes
Daniel Fowkes from Melbourne, Australia is the founder of Dj’s Aviation which was launched in 2015. His aim is to provide in-depth analysis on breaking news within the aviation industry and insights into airlines, aircraft, airports and manufacturers.
Gabriel Leigh
Gabriel Leigh grew up on long-haul flights and has been fascinated by airplanes since he can remember. Now based in Sweden, he writes about transport, travel and more for publications like The New York Times, Monocle and Forbes.
Andrew Ainsworth
Andy is an aviation enthusiast who loves to write about developments in the industry. He is based in Barcelona, Spain and his favourite aircraft is the Boeing 757-200.
Ken Hoke
Ken Hoke is a recently retired captain for a major US package express airline with 32 years experience flying the Douglas DC-8 and Boeing 757/767. His writing can also be found on his website, Aerosavvy.com.
Rebecca Lougheed
Rebecca is a First Officer based in Gatwick on the Boeing 787. Before that she flew the A340, A380 and briefly the A330, and before that the Avro RJ85. She misses having 4 engines, but likes Airbus and Boeing equally.
Sam Jakobi
Sam Jakobi is a young aviation enthusiast based in London, UK. Sam writes articles and conducts interviews with members of the aviation community.
Sebastián Polito
Sebastián Polito is an aviation enthusiast who has dedicated his whole life to learning about airlines, routes, planes and spotting.
