Airliner World August 2007

Focus on Farnborough The September 2026 issue of Airliner World is packed with exclusive reports, interviews and in-depth analysis from across the commercial aviation industry. We bring you all the highlights from this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, with Thomas Haynes reporting from one of the industry’s biggest events and examining the major announcements, orders and talking points to emerge from the show. We also head to Copenhagen as SAS unveils the biggest aircraft order in its history. Elsewhere, we examine what Boeing’s new 737 MAX production line at Everett means for the narrowbody programme, travel to Rome to learn more about Wizz Air’s package holiday offering and visit the Caribbean to meet FlyMontserrat and discover the story behind the almost 40-year-old airline. We also chart the meteoric rise and fall of American Trans Air, once the largest charter carrier in the United States, and explore how airlines today are increasingly using ACMI as a strategic tool to manage risk, protect revenue and stabilise their networks.

In the March 2022 edition of Airliner World, we start our journey in the Middle East as we speak to not one, but three top executives from UAE-based budget firms – flydubai, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. We find out how each carrier is navigating the fiercely competitive market both at home and abroad. For those passionate about historical subjects, we have a treat for you. We look back at the development of the iconic Boeing 727 as the much-loved trijet approaches 60 years since initial roll-out, we have a fascinating feature on female aviation pioneer, Winifred Brown, unveil the nail-biting events from Flying Tiger Flight 923, and carry on cruising with Cunard as it made inroads into the aviation sector. Returning to more contemporary themes, Airbus A318 turned 20 in January, and we analyse why the ‘Baby Bus’ did not reach the same heights as its stablemates from the A320 Family. Meanwhile, as Eastern Airways began Public Service Obligation (PSO) rotations between London/Gatwick and Cornwall Airport Newquay, we find out why such flights are an important lifeline.

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.