Airliner World December 2023

November 9, 2023 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off

Highlights

As JetBlue announces its latest transatlantic expansion, we look at how the carrier has already disrupted the market. Meanwhile, we put another low-cost disruptor, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, under the spotlight, investigating how the new entrant has established itself as a significant player in the legacy-led Middle Eastern market.
On the historical side, dive deep into the Bloch MB.220, the French airliner that brought a new level of style, refinement and comfort to its European routes. Also, we remember the tragic events of March 27, 1977, and the Tenerife Disaster when two Boeing 747s collided at Los Rodeos airport with the loss of 583 lives.
Plus, we bring you all the latest news from around the world, notable UK visitors, aircraft deliveries and much more.

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Features

Building Blochs – Commissioned by Air France to bring a new level of comfort and speed to its European routes, Marcel Bloch developed a sleek, modern airliner to meet the challenge. David Ransted looks back to the Bloch MB.220
Heads up for Dubai Airshow 2023 – A strong Saudi flavour has been given to this year’s Dubai Airshow. We look at what the event had scheduled
Gaining altitude at high latitudes – Chris Sloan caught up with the CEO of Air Inuit at the carrier’s modern headquarters at Montréal’s Trudeau International Airport
India’s airlines on a steep climb – Air India and IndiGo recently made global headlines with two record orders for almost 1,000 aircraft. We talk to both carriers’ CEOs about their ambitions
The Tenerife disaster – Stephen Skinner looks back at the tragic chain of events that led to the loss of 583 lives and changed the aviation industry forever
How will we fly in the future? – ‘Bionic’ cabin structures… touchscreen windows… pre-collection of meals at the gate: Airliner World explores Airbus’s blueprint for the future of aircraft interiors over the next two decades
The global perspective – Tom Batchelor gives us the low-down from Routes World 2023 held in Istanbul in October
Transforming Transatlantic – The addition of Amsterdam means JetBlue has completed its initial ‘attack’ on Europe, with other flights offered to London and Paris. But what does transatlantic bring to the airline?
Conquering the Middle East – Tom Batchelor speaks to Johan Eidhagen, managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi