Airliner World August 2016

Airliner World August 2016

Highlights

  • In the August issue of Airliner World, we find out how MIAT-Mongolian Airlines is following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan and to put its home nation firmly on the tourist map. We also shine the spotlight on the Boeing 737 MAX, the latest iteration of the US manufacturer’s best-selling narrowbody series, and we profile Düsseldorf Airport, which continues to offer passengers a viable alternative to Northern Europe’s major hubs.
  • Elsewhere in this edition, we put the powerful Pilatus PC-6 through its paces, remember Brazil’s former flag carrier Varig and we chat with UK-based POP (People Over Profit), a start-up carrier with a difference.
  • Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the latest updates and developments from Airbus’ innovation days, French premium carrier La Compagnie reflects on a year of operations at London/Luton, Alitalia unveils new cabin crew uniforms and Irkut rolls out its maiden MC-21. 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.

Full Contents

  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the latest updates and developments from Airbus’ innovation days, French premium carrier La Compagnie reflects on a year of operations at London/Luton, Alitalia unveils new cabin crew uniforms and Irkut rolls out its maiden MC-21.
  • Purposeful Porter – Putting the powerful Pilatus PC-6 through its paces.
  • Skiing and Samosas – UK-based POP (People Over Profit) is a start-up carrier with a difference.
  • Boeing’s New Baby – Profiling the 737 MAX, the latest iteration of the US manufacturer’s best-selling narrowbody series.
  • Düsseldorf Flughafen – Now approaching its 90th anniversary, Düsseldorf Airport continues to offer passengers a viable alternative to Northern Europe’s major hubs.
  • Gone but not Forgotten – Remembering Brazil’s former flag carrier VARIG, a decade on from its demise.
  • In the Spotlight – Avtrade at 30.
  • 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.
  • Caption Competition – Win a year’s subscription to Airliner World.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • In the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – As it celebrates its 60th birthday, MIAT-Mongolian Airlines is helping to put its home nation firmly on the tourist map.

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