Highlights
- In the May issue of Airliner World, we chart the rise of Colorado-based Frontier Airlines, now the third largest low-cost carrier in the US, we cast a critical eye on Norwegian’s bold plans to expand its long-haul low-cost business, and we head north of the 60th parallel to find out how airlines do battle with Canada’s frozen north.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we shine the spotlight on Dubai World Central, expected to become the world’s biggest airport, we join Qatar Airways for the spectacular handover of its first Airbus A350-1000, and SuperJet International talks up the Superjet 100, a Russian airliner with growing global appeal. We also hear from ERA about the challenges facing regional operators in Europe, and we talk strategy and development with Air Corsica’s director Hervé Pierret ahead of the French carrier’s impending launch into the UK market.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from Air Italy’s official launch and details of Oriens Aviation’s new MRO facility at Biggin Hill, plus Airbus rolls out its maiden A350ULR, Boeing delivers its 10,000th 737, Turkish Airlines splits its widebody order, and Loganair heads to Cumbria. 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
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of global news, including: a full report from Air Italy’s official launch and details of Oriens Aviation’s new MRO facility at Biggin Hill, Boeing delivers its 10,000th 737 and Turkish Airlines splits its widebody order.
- A Higher Education – The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has begun to turn heads in Western markets, and SuperJet International, the company charged with developing those markets, is feeling bullish about its prospects.
- In it for the Long Haul – Norwegian has bold plans to expand its low-cost, long haul network and says the UK has a key part to play. But some critics claim the carrier’s rate of growth is too fast to sustain.
- North of 60 – Few places in the world present as many challenges as Canada’s frozen north, where airlines must battle Arctic weather and rudimentary infrastructure to maintain crucial lifelines to remote settlements.
- In the Spotlight – Air Corsica – As the French carrier prepares to launch services to London/Stansted, director Hervé Pierret reflects on the airline’s development and its first foray into the UK market.
- Postcard from Perth – A selection of images from Western Australia.
- Building it Big – Completion of the world’s biggest airport is still some years away, but there is plenty of activity around Dubai World Central.
- New Leadership, Similar Challenges – Pilot shortages, EU legislation and Brexit led the agenda at ERA's annual media briefing.
- Bigger and Better – Qatar Airways took delivery of the first Airbus A350-1000 during a spectacular event in Toulouse.
- 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.
- Rocky Mountain High – Charting the rise of Colorado-based Frontier Airlines, now the third largest low-cost carrier in the US.
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