Airliner World May 2015

April 8, 2015 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off on Airliner World May 2015
Airliner World May 2015

Highlights

  • In the May issue of Airliner World, we profile the Queen of the Skies – the Boeing 747-400 – and we assess the options currently under consideration by the UK’s Airports Commission ahead of its imminent report. We also hear from Etihad CEO James Hogan, making his first public comments since the high-profile fallout between leading carriers in the US and the Gulf.
  • The latest edition looks at the changing face of London/Heathrow, from a haven for aviation enthusiasts to one of the world’s busiest airports. We also find out how Mexico’s aviation industry is coming of age, discover one of Africa’s secret jewels LAM Mozambique and visit Lithuania’s new flag carrier, Air Lituanica.
  • The May issue also incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including a full roundup from the Airbus Group’s annual press conference, US Airways retires its last Boeing 767-200 and Virgin Atlantic returns to profit. 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, plus we give readers the chance to win a 12-month subscription in our caption competition.

Full Contents

  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up of the Airbus Group’s annual press conference, US Airways retires its last Boeing 767-200, Birmingham lands new Chinese links and Virgin Atlantic returns to profit.
  • An Industry Comes of Age – Mexico’s once turbulent aviation sector is finally reaching maturity.
  • Africa’s Secret Jewel – Though LAM Mozambique is one of Africa’s oldest airlines, it remains relatively unknown outside the continent.
  • Final Call – Airliner World highlights the aviation capacity options being considered by the UK’s Airports Commission ahead of its final report to be released this summer.
  • In the Spotlight – Making his first public comments since the high-profile fallout between leading carriers in the US and the Gulf, Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan recently addressed the US Chamber of Commerce.
  • Lithuania’s Little Airline – New flag-carrier Air Lituanica is transforming Vilnius into an important regional hub.
  • Heathrow Nostalgia – Reflecting on the changing face of London/Heathrow and how it has grown from a haven for aviation enthusiasts to one of the world’s busiest airports.
  • Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
  • MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers.
  • Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
  • Pathways to an Aviation Career – Loughborough University is one of a number of institutions now offering aviation-themed courses.
  • Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments and photographs.
  • Caption Competition – Win a year’s subscription to Airliner World.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • Jumbo Journey: The 747-400 – More than 25 years after Northwest Airlines introduced the type into service, the Queen of the Skies continues to serve mainline fleets in considerable numbers while its huge capacity and relatively good economy also makes it popular with smaller carriers.
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