Highlights
- In the April issue of Airliner World, we chronicle the history of British Airways’ regional subsidiary, BA CityFlyer, we shine the spotlight on the Irkut MC-21, Russia’s newest airliner, and Pan Am’s last president and CEO Russell Ray Jr reflects on his time with the airline and his efforts to help save the failing carrier.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we take a look at Lufthansa’s new branding, its first major change in decades, we find out how Dutch firm Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS) recycled its first Airbus A340, and we join Alaska Airlines on its ‘milk run’, providing an essential lifeline to remote communities in America’s largest state. We also profile Canada’s Chorus Aviation, parent of Jazz Air and a leading provider of airline operations and services, and we hear from IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac on the challenges facing the global aviation sector.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Singapore Airshow, and highlights from ATR’s annual press conference, plus Pilatus delivers its first PC-24, Boeing secures 737 MAX 9 certification, UPS signs for more 747s, and Bombardier overturns US import tariff ruling. 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. This edition also includes our annual UK and Ireland Airlines Guide.
Full Contents
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Singapore Airshow, and highlights from ATR’s annual press conference, plus Pilatus delivers its first PC-24, Boeing secures 737 MAX 9 certification, and Bombardier overturns US import tariff ruling.
- Syncopated Services – Born out of regional carrier Jazz Air, Chorus Aviation has employed a three-pronged attack to become a leading provider of airline operations and services.
- MC-21 – Heading for Certification – Russia’s latest jet airliner programme, the Irkut MC-21, has now entered its flight test and certification programme.
- In the Spotlight – Russell Ray Jr reflects on his time as the final president and chief executive of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) and his efforts to help save the failing carrier.
- Our Biggest Challenge – Growing economies and the expansion of global industries give the aviation world much to be optimistic about. However, IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac warns of challenges that need to be overcome for that potential to be realised.
- Recycling an Airbus – Dutch firm Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS) recently extended its in-house dismantling activities to include widebody types.
- Blue is the Colour – Lufthansa’s iconic crane logo – widely considered to be among the industry’s most recognisable trademarks – has been given a new lease of life as part of a major brand refresh.
- Commuting in the Final Frontier – On board with Alaska Airlines on the ‘milk run’, an essential lifeline to the remotest communities in America’s largest state.
- Taking Mexico to the World – Aeromexico is in buoyant mood after a record-breaking 2017, but its plans don’t stop there.
- 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.
- City Slicker – Formed in 2007, British Airways' regional offshoot BA CityFlyer has flourished into a strong and profitable carrier with an expanding network of business and leisure destinations.
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