Airliner World February 2019

January 9, 2019 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off

Highlights

In the February edition of Airliner World we travel to Larnaca in Cyprus to join the final commercial flight for the British Airways Boeing 767 fleet. the widebody has been a workhorse of the British flag carrier for decades, with a fascinating history spanning far-flung royal charters to more modest domestic operations. as we close one chapter of modern aviation, another begins as we visit Airbus headquarters in Toulouse to find out more about their A330neo project. We speak to key players involved in the project and determine what the future holds for the crowded – but highly lucrative – mid-market sector.
Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Gulf Air CEO Krešimir Kučko, as the Bahraini national airline transforms not only its fleet but its wider strategy as it adopts a new boutique concept. Continuing our globetrotting this month, we profile Osaka’s Itami Airport, which is carving a niche as the city’s premier domestic gateway and visit Canada’s Northwest Territories to learn more about the classic ‘piston-pounders’ of Buffalo Airways. as part of our ongoing historical insights, we remember the Lockheed Electra L-188, an elegant, four-engine turboprop which raised the bar for performance, range and luxury until critical design flaws destroyed public confidence and forced the programme to a premature close.
Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from the Bahrain International Airshow, plus Cathay Pacific roster their A350-1000 to Manchester, ANA receive their first superjumbo, a first look at WestJet’s new Dreamliner, and Air Astana unveil their Embraer E2 in a striking snow leopard livery. We also have 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 aviation DVDs worth over £200 in our reader competition.

Full Contents

News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full report from Cathay Pacific’s debut at Manchester, plus the UK confirms post-Brexit aviation deals and Royal Air Maroc agrees to join oneworld.
Bahrain Takes Flight – All the news and highlights from the biennial Bahrain International Airshow, an event that has built a reputation for offering a boutique alternative to some larger-scale events in the global aerospace calendar.
The Green Side of Yellowknife – Paying a visit to Canada’s Northwest Territories and the classic ‘piston-pounders’ of the famous Buffalo Airways.
British Boeings Bow Out – The Boeing 767 has been a mainstay of the British Airways fleet, playing a crucial role in its long and short haul networks for almost three decades.
Aviation’s Most Controversial Airliner – Remembering the Lockheed Electra L-188, an elegant, four-engine turboprop which raised the bar for performance, range and luxury until critical design flaws destroyed public confidence and forced the programme to a premature close.
Big in Japan – Osaka’s domestic Itami Airport may be dwarfed by neighbouring Kansai, but the urban facility is playing an increasingly important role as the city’s premier business gateway.
Congolese Classics – A selection of rare and unusual photos from Kinshasa’s N’djili Airport.
From the Cockpit – ‘Super Shed’ in Scotland – Hauling airmail from Edinburgh to Inverness in the venerable Short 360.
Powering Into the Future – Shining the spotlight on the A330neo, Airbus’ latest gambit in the race to service the fiercely competitive but potentially lucrative mid-market sector.
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.
The Falcon Soars Again – A true pioneer of commercial aviation in the Middle East, Gulf Air can sometimes be overlooked amid rapid growth from regional competitors. Today, the Bahraini flag carrier’s bold new approach is putting both it and its home nation back on the international radar.
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