Airliner World July 2005

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 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 May 2021 edition of Airliner World, we gain exclusive insight into Lufthansa’s longest-ever rotation to the Falkland Islands as the flag carrier delivered scientists bound for nearby Antarctica. We chat with key players involved in the pioneering project, discussing the rationale, logistics and operation of the flight itself. For those more mechanically inclined, we have the perfect treat for you as we go behind the scenes with Lufthansa Technik on its recent maintenance check of the super rare Nasa-dlr jointly owned Boeing 747SP (sofia). Keeping all things jumbo related, we take a fascinating look back at Qantas’ fifth engine flying on the 747 and examine the challenges it brought. Elsewhere, following the dramatic engine failure of a United 777 in February, we spoke to the spotter who captured the nail-biting images above Denver. Meanwhile, reverting to more relaxing settings, we head to the stunning landscape of Bolivia and climb aboard the local carrier, Transporte Aéreo Militar, which in 2013 still fielded a plethora of rare types used on commercial service.