Year: 2016

In the January issue of Airliner World, we bid a fond farewell to Cathay Pacific’s last Boeing 747s and we witness the maiden flight of the Airbus A350-1000. We also head off the beaten track, hunting rare and classic Soviet-era aircraft in remotest Siberia, and we chat with Finnair’s ebullient CEO Pekka Vauramo about the carrier’s bold expansion plans. Elsewhere in this edition, we cast an eye on the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, which is now making tangible progress after a long and difficult gestation. We also put Cessna’s entry-level Mustang jet through its paces, find out how Romania’s self-billed ‘smart flying’ carrier Blue Air is finding its niche in Europe’s highly competitive market and we profile Oakland International Airport, which is reinforcing its position as an alternative gateway to Northern California. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including fleet consolidation at Emirates, Air Astana takes delivery of its first A320neo, Ryanair reveals plans for a new base at Frankfurt and Lufthansa retires its final 737s. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.

In the December issue of Airliner World, we head to North Korea and the Wonsan Air Festival, the first event of its kind in the Hermit Kingdom. We also celebrate 50 years of Dutch operator Transavia, and we hear about Filipino budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air’s bold expansion strategy. Elsewhere in this edition, we go island-hopping around the Azores, we remember the Tupolev Tu-104, the aircraft that brought the Soviet Union closer together, and we find out how San José International Airport is capitalising on its position as the gateway to Silicon Valley. We also have a postcard from Turkey, featuring a selection of photos from the Istanbul Airshow, and we review the latest books, models and DVDs in our Duty Free section. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including an eleventh-hour reprieve for Monarch Airlines, Airbus celebrates its 10,000th delivery, the British Government makes a decision on airport expansion in Southeast England and Qatar Airways places a multi-billion dollar deal with Boeing. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition.

In the November issue of Airliner World, we go behind the scenes of Ed Force One, the customised Boeing 747 tour bus used by iconic rock band Iron Maiden, we examine how the BAe 146 is enjoying a resurgence in many new and unexpected second markets, and we look at how Small Planet Airlines has transformed from a modest Lithuanian company to one of Eastern Europe’s biggest leisure carriers. Elsewhere in this edition, new Pakistan International Airlines Chairman Azam Saigol discusses his plans for the carrier, we hear how Tropic Air is transforming Belize’s aviation and tourism sectors and we cast a critical eye on the rapidly expanding unmanned air vehicles sector. We also remember Northwest Airlines, one of America’s great pioneering carriers and take a look at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s recently restored Convair CV-440. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of a new joint venture between Lufthansa and Air China, Volaris welcomes its first Airbus A320neo, Bombardier adjusts C Series delivery schedule, La Compagnie axes its London Luton links and Cathay Pacific launches services to Gatwick. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition. This issue also includes part two of our comprehensive Global Airline Guide.

In the October issue of Airliner World, the Force Awakens as we sample All Nippon Airways’ Star Wars jets and celebrate 35 years of the British Aerospace 146, the UK’s most success commercial jet aircraft. We also embark on a Caribbean Odyssey, hunting rare and classic aircraft types in Venezuela and Cuba, and we chronicle the turbulent history of Air India. Elsewhere in this edition, we find out how Austrian Technik keeps its parent’s large and varied fleet of jets and turboprops moving, we hear Boeing’s views on a new ‘middle of the market’ airliner and we visit Airlander to find out if giant airships are about to make a comeback. We also take a look at the Delta Flight Museum’s new star attraction and chat with AeroMobile CEO Kevin Rogers. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including a green light for London City’s expansion plans, HNA Group becomes the largest shareholder in Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, All Nippon Airways takes delivery of its 50th Boeing 787, and BAE Systems reveals tentative details for an Avro RJ freighter conversion programme. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition. This issue also includes the first part of our comprehensive Global Airline Guide.

In the September issue of Airliner World, we find out how Alaskan carrier Everts Air is thriving in of the world’s harshest environments and profile Mirabel’s game changer, the Bombardier’s C Series. We also go on board Nolinor’s Convair propliners, and we bring you all of the news, orders and deals from the Farnborough International Airshow. Elsewhere in this edition, we examine how Brasília is coping with Brazil’s turbulent domestic market, and look back at the project to restore a classic Qantas jet. a former British Aerospace salesman recalls the fascinating tale of how he sold business jets in the former Soviet Union, and we cast a critical eye on the industry response to the deliberate crashing of a Germanwings Airbus A320. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a new Star Wars-themed jet for All Nippon Airways, Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB, easyJet celebrates 20 years of co-operation with CFM International and the US approves new Havana links. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.

In the August issue of Airliner World, we find out how MIAT-Mongolian Airlines is following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan and to put its home nation firmly on the tourist map. We also shine the spotlight on the Boeing 737 MAX, the latest iteration of the US manufacturer’s best-selling narrowbody series, and we profile Düsseldorf Airport, which continues to offer passengers a viable alternative to Northern Europe’s major hubs. Elsewhere in this edition, we put the powerful Pilatus PC-6 through its paces, remember Brazil’s former flag carrier Varig and we chat with UK-based POP (People Over Profit), a start-up carrier with a difference. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the latest updates and developments from Airbus’ innovation days, French premium carrier La Compagnie reflects on a year of operations at London/Luton, Alitalia unveils new cabin crew uniforms and Irkut rolls out its maiden MC-21. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition.

In the bumper 116-page July issue of Airliner World, we go behind the scenes of the world’s newest widebody jet, the Airbus A350 XWB, we find out how the city of Chicago is turning O’Hare into a world-class hub, and we examine British independent carrier Eagle’s jet adventures. Elsewhere in this edition, we cast an eye on Nepal’s enigmatic commercial aviation scene, celebrate 20 years of Boeing’s Business Jets and take a LEAP into the future with CFM International’s new engine family. We also head to the French Riviera with Monacair and we chat with Zela Aviation’s founder and Chairman Andreas Christodoulides. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including network expansion for Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines takes delivery of its first US-assembled Airbus, Emirates celebrates another record-breaking year, and details of Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ transpacific tie-up. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a pair of return tickets with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.

In the June issue of Airliner World, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Germany’s first and now biggest leisure carrier, Condor, we explore Norway on Widerøe’s unique unlimited air pass, and we recycle an Airbus A320 with teardown specialist Touchdown Aviation. Elsewhere in this edition, we profile niche American carrier OneJet, we spend a day with Flybe cabin crew working on the Belfast to London route, and we chart a remarkable career change from leading psychologist to airline pilot. We also chat with Swiss International Air Lines UK and Ireland Director Felix Rodel about the carrier’s ambitious plans, and we cast a critical eye over the increasingly common trend of dual type ratings. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the latest developments at Finnair, Airbus unveils a new cabin concept and Garuda Indonesia switches London services to Heathrow, plus a full round-up from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.

In the May issue of Airliner World, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, which has endured a turbulent decade but is now poised for a brighter future as part of IAG, we profile leading commercial engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and we fly the practical and powerful Pilatus PC-12. Elsewhere in this edition, we chart the brief but inspiring history of British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines, go hunting for classic and unusual aircraft types in Southern Africa and mark International Women’s Day with Jet2.com. We also examine how Línea Aérea Amaszonas is fending off stiff competition in the Bolivian domestic market and we look at the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, an alternative path to the co-pilot’s seat. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up of the Airbus Group’s annual press conference, Boeing kicks off 787-10 assembly, Brussels Airport re-opens and Volotea takes delivery of its first Airbus. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our Caption Competition.

In the April issue of Airliner World, we find out how Alitalia is on course to return to return to profit after spending almost its entire history in the red, we profile the new Airbus A320neo that promises to deliver unprecedented reductions in emissions and improvements in fuel efficiency, and we fly with Air North in one of the last Hawker Siddeley 748s in passenger service. Elsewhere in this edition, we go upfront in Virgin Australia’s new Business Class cabin, welcome KLM’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliners and bid au revoir to Air France’s last 747s. We also go sightseeing Down Under with Sydney Seaplanes, report on Oslo/Gardermoen’s major leap in biofuel delivery and feature the concluding part of ‘From Scrap to Skytrain’ – the Sir Freddie Laker story Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including multi-billion dollar orders by Iran Air, a double celebration for Swiss International Air Lines, the prototype 737 MAX takes flight and All Nippon Airways selects the Airbus A380. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a Kinetic Avionics Virtual Radar Receiver.