Airliner World September 2003

In the March issue of Airliner World, we pay tribute to Hugh Hefner’s Big Bunny, arguably one of the most iconic private jets to take to the skies. We travel to Abu Dhabi for the unveiling of national carrier Etihad Airways’ new aircraft, uniforms and branding and we join Italian operator Meridiana on its prestigious transatlantic service to New York. The latest edition also includes a profile on Air Canada rouge, the flag carrier’s latest attempt at cracking the low-cost market, while we celebrate the near 35-year history of the Boeing 737 in service with British Airways ahead of the type’s imminent retirement. Elsewhere, we report on ATR’s multi-record-breaking year, cover the delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB to launch customer Qatar Airways and we look at buying flight simulation hardware on a budget The March issue also incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including highlights from the Airbus and Boeing annual reports; Avianca and AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines take delivery of their first Boeing 787 Dreamliners; International Airlines Group bids for Aer Lingus; and Mitsubishi begins testing its MRJ90. Finally, we 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, plus we give readers the chance to win a 12-month subscription in our caption competition.

In the October 2021 edition of Airliner World we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Douglas Aircraft Company. We highlight some of the key developments from the pioneering firm with not one, but three in-depth articles to whet your appetite for all things Douglas, including the DC-7, DC-9 and mighty MD-11. Elsewhere, we shift our focus to the future as we offers an exclusive flight training guide which is a must-read for anyone considering a career as a commercial airline pilot. It provides prospective aviators with an industry overview, training route pathways, showcase what cadets could expect at flight school, personal anecdotes and useful advice from professional pilots such as Captain Chris Pohl. This bumper issue doesn’t stop there as we don our thermals and head to the frozen continent for a whistle-stop aerial tour of Antarctica with Qantas aboard one of their former Boeing 747s; we explain the history of such special flights, while analysing the logistics and planning involved. Elsewhere, we look at another US-built quad jet legend as we investigate the sad story of the recently scrapped pair of 707-400s in Germany. Finally, don’t miss out on our final instalment of 2021’s start-up airlines, as we focus on carriers beyond European shores.

In the February issue of Airliner World, we mark the retirement of KLM’s last McDonnell Douglas MD-11; ending not only the carrier’s affiliation with the tri-jet, but also a remarkable era in civil aviation. We also profile Indonesia’s leading domestic carrier Lion Air, we find out how Bordeaux/Mérignac is moving to address impending competition from high-speed rail and we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Douglas DC-9. The latest edition also includes a look at Bristol’s Britannia in service with the iconic independent carrier British Eagle, we visit Turkey’s only floatplane operator Seabird Airlines and we head to Africa to examine how Kinshasa-based flyCAA is establishing itself as the leading carrier in DR Congo. We also speak with London Gatwick’s Chief Commercial Officer, Guy Stephenson about new runways, lack of capacity in South East England, attracting new airlines and the airport’s long-term plans. The February issue also incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of a new Macedonian flag carrier, latest developments in Ukraine, major orders for Ryanair and Air Asia X, and Airbus discusses the future of the A380 programme. Finally, we 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.