Highlights
- In the November issue of Airliner World, we bring you part two of our Global Airline Guide, a concise reference source detailing the world airline fleet. We also chart the meteoric rise of US carrier JetBlue Airways, and find out how Cypriot start-up Cobalt Air is transforming its Larnaca base from seasonal leisure destination to Mediterranean hub.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we examine how San Diego airport is meeting the rapidly growing demand for air travel in southern California, cast a critical eye on the growing trend of European majors outsourcing their regional feeder requirements to third-party specialist, and put Embraer’s Phenom 100 EV entry-level jet through its paces. We also hear how Honeywell is harnessing the power of data to deliver major benefits to passengers and crews alike, while the Air League considers the impact of Brexit on the UK’s aerospace sector.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a major own goal by Ryanair, Pilatus calls time on the PC-6 Turbo Porter, easyJet joins forces to offer long-haul connectivity, Malaysia and Turkish Airlines opt for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and All Nippon Airways receives its first Airbus A321neo. 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.
Full Contents
- FREE 20-page supplement – GLOBAL AIRLINE GUIDE 2017: PART 2
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a major own goal by Ryanair, Pilatus calls time on the PC-6 Turbo Porter, easyJet joins forces to offer long-haul connectivity, and All Nippon Airways receives its first Airbus A321neo.
- VistaJet Direct – VistaJet is embarking on an exciting period in its history with the launch of a new digital membership app.
- Better Connected – Honeywell is harnessing the power of data not only to provide a better customer experience but also a safer and more efficient journey.
- Brexit – An Air League Perspective – Examining the implications of the UK’s forthcoming EU exit on the country’s aviation and aerospace industries.
- From the Cockpit – Phenom EVolves – Embraer’s Phenom 100 is one of several designs competing in the entry-level jet sector – but, while it was intended primarily for owner-operators, it’s also proving an attractive proposition for air taxi firms and pilot training providers.
- Serving Cyprus – The island’s commercial aviation scene has changed substantially since the failure of Cyprus Airways in 2015 with a wave of new airlines vying to replace the former flag carrier. Among them is Cobalt Air, which has bold plans to transform its home market from a seasonal leisure destination to a Mediterranean hub.
- California Dreaming – San Diego International, an airport steeped in rich aviation history, is overcoming the constraints of its location to meet a rapidly growing demand for air travel.
- Outsources of Inspiration – An increasing number of airlines in the US are outsourcing specialist operations to other carriers, but will this model work in Europe?
- 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.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Bigger, Brighter, Bluer – JetBlue Airways has enjoyed a meteoric rise, from innovative start-up to one of America's largest carriers.

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