Highlights
- In the February issue of Airliner World, we shine the spotlight on Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We also cast a critical eye on a tie-up between European aerospace giant Airbus and Bombardier that may have thrown the new-generation C Series a potential lifeline, and we join Swiss watchmaker Breitling on the trip of a lifetime, circumnavigating the globe in a classic Douglas DC-3.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we profile Denmark’s first seaplane carrier, Nordic Seaplanes, put Embraer’s Legacy 450 business jet through its paces, and visit Snoopy’s own airport, Charles M Schulz Sonoma County. We also take a look at easyJet’s orange revolution at Liverpool, preview Emirates’ new First-Class Suite, and SIA Engineering CEO Png Kim Chiang tells us about the challenges facing the Singapore-based MRO.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including LOT Polish Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus starts final assembly of the A330-800, WestJet partners up with Pacific Coastal Airlines to provide a new regional offering, and FedEx Express signs up as launch customer for Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier 408.
- 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, 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: LOT Polish Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8; Airbus starts final assembly of the A330-800; WestJet launches a new regional offering; and FedEx Express signs up as launch customer for Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier 408.
- The Trip of a Lifetime – Swiss watchmaker Breitling has enjoyed a long association with aviation, but an around the world flight with a classic Douglas DC-3 was perhaps its boldest project yet.
- From the Cockpit – Love at First Flight – Embraer’s Legacy 450 combines impressive performance and innovative technology with affordable operating costs.
- In the Spotlight – From Singapore to the World – SIA Engineering’s CEO Png Kim Chiang explains how the MRO is battling to remain at the forefront of the industry.
- A Lifeline for the C Series? – With sales of Bombardier’s newest airliner affected by market uncertainty and a potentially crippling US trade tariff, has Airbus offered a glimmer of hope to the programme?
- Snoopy’s Own Airport – Charles M Schulz Sonoma County is one of several airports in the San Francisco Bay Area offering an alternative to the hustle and bustle of its larger neighbours.
- ’Plane Sailing – Nordic Seaplanes has enjoyed a successful introduction as Denmark’s first seaplane carrier.
- Liverpool’s Orange Revolution – Celebrating easyJet’s 20-year partnership with Liverpool/John Lennon.
- Emirates Hits the Suite Spot – In the never-ending race for more luxurious premium cabins, Emirates unveils the latest incarnation of its First Class Suite.
- 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.
- Evolution, Not Revolution – Air Transat recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and, with exciting fleet renewal plans, the Canadian carrier enters its fourth decade – stronger and better prepared.
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