Highlights
- In the November issue of Airliner World, we go behind the scenes of Ed Force One, the customised Boeing 747 tour bus used by iconic rock band Iron Maiden, we examine how the BAe 146 is enjoying a resurgence in many new and unexpected second markets, and we look at how Small Planet Airlines has transformed from a modest Lithuanian company to one of Eastern Europe’s biggest leisure carriers.
- Elsewhere in this edition, new Pakistan International Airlines Chairman Azam Saigol discusses his plans for the carrier, we hear how Tropic Air is transforming Belize’s aviation and tourism sectors and we cast a critical eye on the rapidly expanding unmanned air vehicles sector. We also remember Northwest Airlines, one of America’s great pioneering carriers and take a look at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s recently restored Convair CV-440.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of a new joint venture between Lufthansa and Air China, Volaris welcomes its first Airbus A320neo, Bombardier adjusts C Series delivery schedule, La Compagnie axes its London Luton links and Cathay Pacific launches services to Gatwick. 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. This issue also includes part two of our comprehensive Global Airline Guide.
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FREE Global Airline Guide 2016
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of a new joint venture between Lufthansa and Air China, Volaris welcomes its first Airbus A320neo, Bombardier adjusts the C Series delivery schedule, La Compagnie axes its London Luton links and Cathay Pacific launches services to Gatwick.
- Red Tails Over the Orient – Remembering Northwest Airlines, one of America’s great pioneering carriers.
- Postcard from Canada – Current and classic airliners in Québec and Ontario.
- Convair Adventures – Australia’s Historic Aircraft Restoration Society takes delivery of a fully restored Convair CV-440.
- In the Spotlight – Pakistan International Airlines Chairman Azam Saigol discusses his plans for the carrier.
- Whisper Jet’s Second Wind – The BAe 146 is enjoying a resurgence in many new and unexpected second markets.
- Serving Belize – Tropic Air is transforming its home nation’s aviation and tourism sectors.
- Expanding Horizons – Small Planet Airlines has transformed from a modest Lithuanian company to one of Eastern Europe’s biggest leisure carriers.
- UAVs – Balancing Risk and Reward – Casting a critical eye on the rapidly expanding unmanned air vehicles sector.
- Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
- MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers.
- WIN! Your name on a – Red Arrows jet
- Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
- Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments and photographs.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Ed Force One – Iron Maiden took touring to a new level by ditching the classic bus in favour of a customised Boeing 747.
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