Pilar Wolfsteller named editor of Cargo Facts

Royal Media has appointed aviation journalist Pilar Wolfsteller as editor of Cargo Facts, effective Sept. 14, 2026. The move adds an experienced air transport reporter to the longtime air cargo publication and puts her in charge of a new Royal Media cybersecurity initiative as well.

Why it matters: - Pilar Wolfsteller brings experience across aviation reporting, editorial leadership and safety-focused content to Cargo Facts. - The appointment strengthens Cargo Facts as it serves the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries. - Wolfsteller also takes on editorial responsibility for Cyber Aviation Next, Royal Media’s new aviation cybersecurity news initiative.

What happened: - Royal Media named Pilar Wolfsteller editor of Cargo Facts, effective Sept. 14, 2026. - Cargo Facts is the publication of record for the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries and has covered the sector for more than 40 years. - JJ Hornblass, CEO of Cargo Facts, said Wolfsteller is one of the leading aviation journalists in the world and said he expects her to help drive continued success.

The details: - Wolfsteller most recently served as senior editor for the Air Safety Institute at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. - At AOPA, Wolfsteller wrote for the organization’s magazines and developed educational content focused on improving general aviation safety culture and reducing the fatal crash rate. - She spent more than five years at FlightGlobal as a reporter and editor. - Her FlightGlobal coverage included airlines and air transportation across Europe and North and Latin America. - In 2022, the Aerospace Media Awards in London named Wolfsteller aerospace and aviation reporter of the year. - Before journalism, Wolfsteller worked in strategic corporate communications and corporate social responsibility roles. - Wolfsteller began her journalism career at Bloomberg and Reuters in Europe and the Middle East. - She earned an undergraduate degree from Queen’s University at Kingston in Canada and a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. - Wolfsteller is an aviator and holds an FAA commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, a flight instructor certification and an EASA private pilot license. - She lives in Frederick, Maryland. - Royal Media lists her contact as pwolfsteller@royalmedia.com.

Between the lines: - Royal Media is pairing a seasoned aviation journalist with both a legacy air cargo title and a newer cybersecurity beat. - The appointment suggests the company sees overlap between cargo operations, aviation safety and cyber risk as industry priorities. - Wolfsteller’s background in safety reporting and flight credentials may help deepen editorial credibility with aviation readers.

What's next: - Wolfsteller is expected to begin shaping Cargo Facts coverage immediately in her new role. - Royal Media will also look to expand Cyber Aviation Next under her editorial oversight. - Cargo Facts will continue its mix of journalism, research, consulting and conferences for industry decision-makers.