Airliner World October 2012

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 December issue of Airliner World, we head to North Korea and the Wonsan Air Festival, the first event of its kind in the Hermit Kingdom. We also celebrate 50 years of Dutch operator Transavia, and we hear about Filipino budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air’s bold expansion strategy. Elsewhere in this edition, we go island-hopping around the Azores, we remember the Tupolev Tu-104, the aircraft that brought the Soviet Union closer together, and we find out how San José International Airport is capitalising on its position as the gateway to Silicon Valley. We also have a postcard from Turkey, featuring a selection of photos from the Istanbul Airshow, and we review the latest books, models and DVDs in our Duty Free section. Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including an eleventh-hour reprieve for Monarch Airlines, Airbus celebrates its 10,000th delivery, the British Government makes a decision on airport expansion in Southeast England and Qatar Airways places a multi-billion dollar deal with Boeing. 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.

In the April edition of Airliner World we pay tribute to 50 glorious years of the Boeing 747. as the ‘Queen of the Skies’ marks her golden anniversary, we reflect on the illustrious career of an aircraft which fundamentally changed the face of commercial aviation and speak to those involved in the jumbo programme. That’s not all, don’t miss our exclusive report from Heathrow as British Airways welcomes the first of its special retrojets: a stunning BOAC-liveried 747-400. Elsewhere in this issue, we’re grilling the CEOs of some of the world’s biggest airlines as the oneworld alliance celebrates its 20th birthday. We get the inside scoop from member carriers and profile the organisation’s radical new brand identity. Also, we’re granted privileged access to the Widerøe operations team in the Norwegian Arctic to learn more about how the Dash series of turboprops allows the airline to serve some of the most remote communities in Europe during the harsh Scandinavian winter. Other highlights this month include a full review from one of the first commercial flights for Delta’s new Airbus A220, a comprehensive report from ATR’s annual results briefing in Paris, and an insight into the fascinating work of the ACMI industry. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including major expansion for Air Botswana, United Airlines boosting their premium seating and a new 50-seat CRJ550 from Bombardier. 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 last but not least, our 28-page UK and Ireland Airlines Guide for 2019.