Editorial Policy

1. Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from commercial, airline, and advertising relationships. Airline carriers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders do not influence our editorial decisions. Advertising and sponsored content are clearly labeled and separated from news coverage.

2. Sourcing Standards

Aviation Wire relies on primary sources wherever possible:

• FAA airworthiness directives, type certificates, and enforcement actions
• SEC filings and earnings call transcripts for public carriers
• Union contracts (ALPA, AFA-CWA, TWU, IBT) for salary and compensation data
• On-record statements from airline, manufacturer, and FAA spokespeople
• NTSB preliminary and final reports for safety coverage

Anonymous sources are used only when information is of significant public interest and the source faces a credible risk of retaliation. All anonymous sourcing is reviewed by an editor before publication.

3. AI and Technology Policy

Aviation Wire does not publish AI-generated articles as news. Our policy is:

• Writing: All published articles are written by named human journalists. AI tools are not used to generate article copy.
• Research assistance: AI tools may be used to assist with document search, data compilation, or summarization, but all outputs are verified by a journalist before use.
• Editing: Grammar and spell-check tools, including AI-assisted tools, may be used. Final editorial decisions remain with human editors.
• Bylines: Every article displays the real name of the journalist responsible for the work. No fake or composite bylines are used.

4. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

All articles are reviewed by an editor before publication. Salary figures must be sourced from official union contracts or verified pay stubs. Financial data must reference the original filing. Safety information must cite FAA or NTSB source documents.

5. Corrections Policy

We correct errors promptly and transparently:

• Minor corrections (typos, formatting) are fixed without notation
• Factual corrections are noted at the bottom of the article with the date and description of the correction
• Material corrections or retractions are prominently displayed at the top of the article

To report an error, please contact us with the article URL and the specific correction needed.

6. Content Types

7. Authorship and Credentials

Every article carries a clear byline with the author's real name. Author profiles include professional background, beat coverage, and social media or LinkedIn links for verification. Guest contributors are vetted by our editorial team and must disclose any airline industry relationships.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial interests, employment relationships, or personal connections to airlines, manufacturers, or aviation organizations they cover. The editorial team reviews all disclosures before publication. Authors who hold airline employee status or pilot certificates must disclose this affiliation.