Highlights
- We start the April issue of Airliner World in Seattle as the Boeing 777X completes its maiden flight. We examine the prospects for the new widebody, check out the technical specifications and ask if a successful launch campaign will be enough to revive the fortunes of the US aerospace giant. Across the pond, we’re also in Copenhagen as SAS Scandinavian Airlines enters an exciting new era with the arrival of its first Airbus A350. We speak to the key decision makers and learn more about the flag carrier’s ambitions for the jet as part of a wider sustainability push.
- Elsewhere, we have the first of a two-part retrospective examining the fascinating history of British Airtours, complete with rare archive imagery and first-hand accounts. We also travel to Montreal to welcome the first of Air Canada’s Airbus A220-300s, venture to Russia’s remote White Sea coast in search of rare Soviet relics, and warm things up in Dubai with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour around the Emirates Flight Training Academy.
- Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including all the news and analysis from a rather subdued Singapore Airshow, a new Senegalese service for Stansted and Aegean Airlines reveals its slick new livery. 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 worldwide news, including all the developments from the Singapore Airshow, a Belarusian boost for Embraer, Stansted’s new Senegalese service and Aegean Airlines unveils its new livery.
- Scandinavian Sustainability – Scandinavian Airlines is in the process of modernising its entire fleet. Satu Dahl visited Copenhagen to see its first Airbus A350-900 and learn more about the company’s green initiatives.
- Tour de Force: The British Airtours Story – As the ‘inclusive tour’ business blossomed in the late 1960s, British European Airways determined that the best way to increase its share of the holiday market was with a dedicated subsidiary. In the first instalment of a two-part feature, David Ransted assesses the early days of British Airtours.
- 777X: Breakthrough for Boeing – After a series of delays, the Boeing 777-9X has finally taken to the skies. Chris Sloan braved the inclement weather in Seattle to see the long-awaited maiden sortie for himself.
- Where Dreams Take Flight – It’s not every day that a teenage aspiring pilot gets to handle the controls of an Airbus A350-1000. Louise Rose Jones reveals how this dream became a reality for 15-year-old Mackenzie Waddell.
- Stranded in a Soviet Time Capsule – With poor connections, infrequent flights and practices long since replaced elsewhere, Northern Russia’s White Sea coast offers enthusiasts the aviation experience of yesteryear. Bernd Sturm reflects on a trip to the land that time forgot.
- Canadian Dreams: Canadian Reality – A major milestone in launching Airbus A220 operations has been achieved by Air Canada. Nicholas Chute was among the first to climb aboard the jet, and analyses the narrowbody before discussing the wider ambitions of the flag carrier.
- Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions
- MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers around the world.
- Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
- Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments, photographs and lighter stories from the industry.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Flight Training School: Emirates Style – When it comes to training pilots, few airlines can afford a dedicated airport or décor befitting a high-end hotel. Richard Schuurman travels to the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai to find out more.
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