Year: 2018

In the January edition of Airliner World, we head to Olbia to find out whether new Qatar Airways affiliate Air Italy is a new flag carrier in the making. We also hear from Atlas Air president and CEO William J Flynn about how the company has evolved into the world’s largest ACMI provider, and we remember Air Europe, the humble British leisure carrier whose global ambitions ultimately led to catastrophic failure. Elsewhere in this issue, we shine the spotlight on Swoop, WestJet’s plucky new budget subsidiary that aims to revolutionise the way Canadians (and even some Americans) travel, and we find out how Stockholm’s Arlanda – once largely bereft of the traditionally Swedish ‘form and function’ – is now a model of efficiency. We also make the trip to New Zealand’s South Island and fly to the eighth wonder of the world, the Milford Sound fjord, we join the freight dogs on the jumpseat of the last Boeing 737-200 in the Philippines, and we chronicle the development of the Ilyushin Il-86/96, the Soviet Union’s first and only widebody airliner family. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from the official opening of Istanbul’s new airport, plus Air Astana outlines plans to launch a low-cost subsidiary, Icelandair moves to acquire WOW air, Bombardier offloads its Q400 programme and the Airbus A330-800 completes its maiden flight. We also have all 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 December edition of Airliner World, we join Virgin Atlantic for a demonstration flight with a difference and take an exclusive look at the innovative ethanol-derived ‘drop-in’ jet fuel being developed in partnership with biotech firm LanzaTech. We also talk to the key players behind Emirates’ arrival into Edinburgh, a route that’s been a decade in the making, and we find out how the arrival of its first Embraer E190-E2s hasn’t been the only major development at Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe in recent months. Elsewhere in this issue, we profile Tajik flag carrier Somon Air, which is providing a vital lifeline to Dushanbe, the capital of a landlocked nation in an often-forgotten corner of Central Asia, while Virgin Australia pilot Mark Sandford recalls his journey from dentist to Boeing 737 captain. We also head to Seattle’s Lake Union to look at Kenmore Air’s seaplane operations, we go on board one of KrasAvia’s eye-catching Yak-42s for an unusual service from Siberia to Sochi, and we shine the spotlight on Canada’s de Havilland Comet 1s, a small fleet that endured mixed fortunes. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from the ERA General Assembly in Edinburgh, plus Embraer launches its ‘market disruptor’, Air Tahiti Nui receives its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Gatwick eyes a second runway. We also have all 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 one of five limited edition Emirates Airbus A380 prints.

In the November edition of Airliner World, we find out how Helsinki Airport – driven by the ambitious growth strategy of incumbent flag carrier Finnair – is playing an increasingly important role at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. We also shine the spotlight on Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, as it refocuses its operations and resizes its fleet, and we profile Minnesota’s ‘home-town airline’ Sun Country, a survivor of corporate mega-mergers, two recessions and as many bankruptcies. Elsewhere in this issue, we look back on the Argosy incident, a tale of courage and airmanship that averted disaster over the South Atlantic, and we hear how Canada’s Viking Air is helping to maintain the large global fleet of out-of-production de Havilland aircraft. We also hear how the latest generation of narrowbody aircraft is opening up a wealth of exciting opportunities at Halifax Stanfield, and we cast a critical eye on the Republic of Kosovo, home to a modern airport and beautiful scenery but still finding its wings. Lastly, Etihad Airways Engineering’s CEO Abdul Khaliq Saeed discusses the MRO’s recent progress and ambitions, and Air BP’s technical director Kerry Rutherford offers an insight into current and future demands in the sector. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including further transatlantic growth for Aer Lingus, Biman Bangladesh Airlines opts for Bombardier Q400s, Aeroflot ups its order for Sukhoi Superjet 100s, Delta’s first Airbus A220 breaks cover, and VLM Airlines enters liquidation. We also have all 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 October issue of Airliner World, we travel to Zürich to talk to Swiss International Air Lines about how it is optimising its business model to meet the changing demands of its home market. We join Antonov Airlines for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in the giant An-22, the world’s largest propeller-driven aeroplane, and visit Lasham in Hampshire where 2Excel Engineering has taken over the remnants of the failed ATC Lasham company and turned into a thriving and respected MRO provider. Elsewhere in this edition, we chronicle the rise and fall of Court Line, one of the most flamboyant airlines to have graced British skies in the 1970s and hear how carriers are developing scheduled services from business aviation operations, a trend that is gaining momentum across the US. We fly from Europe to the Iranian capital Tehran and back, putting flag carrier Iran Air to the test against privately owned rival Mahan Air and look at how Airbus’ recent takeover of Bombardier’s C Series programme and Boeing’s proposed partnership with Embraer are reshaping the global aerospace industry. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of the green light for Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400, Ryanair and Air Malta joining forces, and Widerøe launching flights to Liverpool. We also have all 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 September issue of Airliner World, we find out how Air Canada has overcome some sizeable hurdles and is now thriving in Canada’s booming but highly competitive market. We also shine the spotlight on Rex, the self-styled “best regional carrier in Australia”, and we get an exclusive preview of Virgin Atlantic’s multi-million-pound Airbus A330-200 fleet makeover. Elsewhere in this edition, we go behind the scenes with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific as it takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, and we hear how SkyWork Airlines has emerged from the brink of financial ruin to become a shining star in Switzerland’s aviation sector. We also join Star Helicopters for a photo mission over Los Angeles, chronicle the history of the Tupolev Tu-204, considered by many to be the right aircraft at the wrong time, and we pay a visit to Germany’s Flugausstellung Hermeskeil museum. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Farnborough International Airshow, plus details of the first orders for the new Airbus A220, Boeing and Embraer close on tie-up, ATR celebrates a raft of orders, Air Nostrum and CityJet announce partnership plans, Iberia takes delivery of its maiden A350 and Singapore Airlines takes the top spot at this year’s Skytrax awards. We also have all 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 celebrate ten years of São Paulo-based Azul, one of Brazil’s biggest carriers. We also find out why turboprops – the demise of which has been predicted more than once by certain observers – continue to attract new orders, cast a critical eye on the challenges facing manufacturers as they deliver more powerful and efficient engines and, with the Farnborough Airshow rapidly looming, we look back on 70 years of innovation at the Hampshire airfield. Elsewhere in this edition, commercial pilot and Cessna 208 Caravan skipper Doug Haddaway outlines a typical day feeding the FedEx chain, we go behind the scenes of ‘Operation Kiev’, Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Champions League Airlift and we visit Toronto’s downtown Billy Bishop Airport. We also join Hainan Airlines for its maiden departure from Scotland – and it’s first arrival into Ireland, and we preview WestJet’s soon-to-be-delivered Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a £1bn investment for Gatwick, Heathrow’s third runway gets the green light, Emirates debuts at London/Stansted, FedEx adds more freighters, Trent troubles continue for Rolls-Royce and Airbus closes in on C Series acquisition. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, plus we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our Caption Competition.

In the July issue of Airliner World, we profile Embraer’s Profit Hunter – the E-Jet E2 – in our FREE 24-page supplement. We also cast a critical eye on Nordic carrier Primera Air’s entry into the increasingly competitive transatlantic market, we shine the spotlight on the Dash 8-Q400 – Bombardier’s network builder – and we hear from Boom Supersonic, a US manufacturer intending to make supersonic transport affordable and accessible. Elsewhere in this edition, we go from Blades to Broadsword and find out how Northamptonshire-based 2Excel Aviation is building on its reputation for “doing difficult things well”, we examine the extraordinary work undertaken by FAAM’s Avro RJ100-based Atmospheric Research Aircraft, and we find out how Lufthansa’s Airbus A380s are settling in at their new Munich base. We also hear from airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss on the Latvian flag carrier’s initial experience with the C Series, and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce discusses his plans for improving long-haul travel. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a selection of photos from Eurasia Airshow 2018, plus double delight for Bombardier; Japan Airlines unveils plans for a low-cost, long-haul subsidiary; Island Helicopters’ launch is hampered by a legal challenge, and Gulf Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. We also have all 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 June issue of Airliner World, we find out how Southwest Airlines is setting the gold standard for low-fare carriers with continuing growth and healthy profit margins. We also celebrate the 10,000th delivery of Boeing’s best-seller, the iconic 737, with an extensive family profile, and we join Qantas for the first direct passenger flight between the UK and Australia, regarded by many as the ‘Holy Grail’ of long-haul commercial services. Elsewhere in this edition, we shine the spotlight on Bratislava-based charter specialist Go2Sky, which is aiming to succeed where other Slovakian carriers have failed, and we head to Brazil to see how Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim International Airport is transforming for the future. We also take a look at Dassault’s new Falcon 6X, the bigger and more capable replacement to the recently axed 5X programme, and we bring you a full round-up from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including reports from the first Embraer E-Jet E2 and delivery and handover of the maiden Boeing 737-800 converted freighter, plus Boeing trumps Airbus on the American Airlines widebody order, Hi Fly acquires its first A380, IAG invests in Norwegian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines goes all-Airbus, and Trent 1000 problems continue for Rolls-Royce.

In the May issue of Airliner World, we chart the rise of Colorado-based Frontier Airlines, now the third largest low-cost carrier in the US, we cast a critical eye on Norwegian’s bold plans to expand its long-haul low-cost business, and we head north of the 60th parallel to find out how airlines do battle with Canada’s frozen north. Elsewhere in this edition, we shine the spotlight on Dubai World Central, expected to become the world’s biggest airport, we join Qatar Airways for the spectacular handover of its first Airbus A350-1000, and SuperJet International talks up the Superjet 100, a Russian airliner with growing global appeal. We also hear from ERA about the challenges facing regional operators in Europe, and we talk strategy and development with Air Corsica’s director Hervé Pierret ahead of the French carrier’s impending launch into the UK market. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from Air Italy’s official launch and details of Oriens Aviation’s new MRO facility at Biggin Hill, plus Airbus rolls out its maiden A350ULR, Boeing delivers its 10,000th 737, Turkish Airlines splits its widebody order, and Loganair heads to Cumbria. We also have all 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 April issue of Airliner World, we chronicle the history of British Airways’ regional subsidiary, BA CityFlyer, we shine the spotlight on the Irkut MC-21, Russia’s newest airliner, and Pan Am’s last president and CEO Russell Ray Jr reflects on his time with the airline and his efforts to help save the failing carrier. Elsewhere in this edition, we take a look at Lufthansa’s new branding, its first major change in decades, we find out how Dutch firm Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS) recycled its first Airbus A340, and we join Alaska Airlines on its ‘milk run’, providing an essential lifeline to remote communities in America’s largest state. We also profile Canada’s Chorus Aviation, parent of Jazz Air and a leading provider of airline operations and services, and we hear from IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac on the challenges facing the global aviation sector. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Singapore Airshow, and highlights from ATR’s annual press conference, plus Pilatus delivers its first PC-24, Boeing secures 737 MAX 9 certification, UPS signs for more 747s, and Bombardier overturns US import tariff ruling. We also have all 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 edition also includes our annual UK and Ireland Airlines Guide.