Highlights
- 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.
Full Contents
- News – Airliner World’s 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.
- Tri-jet Twilight – The retirement of KLM’s last McDonnell Douglas MD-11s marked not only the end of the carrier’s affiliation with the tri-jet, but also of a remarkable era in civil aviation.
- Bordeaux/Mérignac – The French airport is boosting its passenger numbers by courting budget airlines in the face of impending competition from high-speed rail.
- flyCAA – After merging with rival FlyCongo in 2012, the Kinshasabased airline has established itself as the leading carrier in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Seabird Airlines – Turkey’s only floatplane operator is finding its niche.
- British Eagle’s Whispering Giants – The Bristol Britannia – in service with one of the UK’s most iconic independent carriers.
- In the Spotlight – London Gatwick’s Chief Commercial Officer, Guy Stephenson talks to Airliner World about new runways, lack of capacity in South East England, attracting new airlines and the facility’s long-term plans.
- Douglas DC-9 – The iconic twin-jet celebrates its 50th anniversary.
- Leading by Example – European low-cost carrier Wizz Air went to great lengths to accommodate staff displaced by the ongoing unrest in Ukraine.
- Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
- MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers.
- Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
- Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments and photographs.
- Spotting Spot – Menorca's Mahón Airport.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Lion Air – The Jakarta-based low-cost airline is a leading light in Indonesia’s domestic market but is harbouring plans for unprecedented expansion.
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