Airliner World January 2006

In the June issue of Airliner World, we chart the rise of India’s largest independent operator, Jet Airways. We also visit South African carrier Comair to examine just how an airline goes about ordering a Boeing 737, and we see how EC Air is revolutionising the Republic of Congo’s air transport industry. In something of an anniversary-themed issue, we celebrate 30 years of Canada’s popular turboprop, the Bombardier Dash 8, with a full aircraft profile including cutaway drawing, and we mark 75 years of operations at Manchester Airport, the main air hub for northwest England. We also bring you all of the news from the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013 including details of the Crystal Cabin Award winners and hear from the European Regional Airlines Association on some of the challenges facing operators today. in this edition, we chart the history of the successful New York-based cargo hauler, Seaboard World, while our ‘spotting spot’ covers Milan’s Linate Airport.

In the May issue of Airliner World, we cross ten time zones and travel thousands of miles on Qatar Airways’ inaugural Doha-Auckland service, the world’s longest non-stop flight. We also gain a fascinating insight into transatlantic operations from the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and we find out how SAS Scandinavian Airlines is reinventing itself to stand out from the competition. Elsewhere in this edition, we hear how Air Seychelles’ collaboration with Etihad Airways is helping the Mahé-based carrier to prosper in paradise, we chronicle the history of the UK’s quintessential independent trader, British Air Ferries and we relive the golden era of air travel with A2A Simulation’s Captain of the Ship, the classic Lockheed 049 Constellation. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of International Airlines Group’s new long-haul, low-cost subsidiary Level, Flybe launches services from London/Heathrow, Boeing rolls out the prototype 737 MAX 9, Iran Air takes delivery of its first Airbus A330 and Embraer unveils its maiden E195-E2, plus a report on bmi regional’s new Birmingham base and a snapshot from Avalon 2017. 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.

Don’t miss this month’s British Airways special issue. as BA celebrates its centenary, we’ve delved deep into the archives to bring you first accounts from forerunner company Aircraft Transport & Travel, popped on our rose-tinted glasses for a fond look back at the golden years and taken the opportunity to peer into the future. Other highlights include an interview with A380 Captain Dave Wallsworth and a full BA fleet listing. Elsewhere in the August edition we have a fascinating Embraer retrospective as the Brazilian manufacturer marks its 50th birthday, we travel to Lisbon for an exclusive interview with the TAP Air Portugal CEO and we’re on board the delivery flight of Air Mauritius’ first Airbus A330neo. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including all the news and analysis from the 2019 Paris Air Show, a report from Ebace in Geneva, Japan Airlines receives its first Airbus jet and Air New Zealand selects the Boeing Dreamliner 787-10. We also have our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.