Highlights
- In the August issue of Airliner World, we find out how Thomas Cook Airlines has emerged from a turbulent and uncertain period leaner, fitter and better suited to meet the changing demands of the market. We also hear how bmi regional is striving in a sector dominated by continental powerhouses, and we put Britten-Norman’s iconic Islander through its paces.
- Elsewhere in this issue, we shine the spotlight on British Aerospace’s turboprop programmes, we find out how smart cabin design is playing an increasingly important role in today’s airline industry, and we examine UPS Airlines’ innovative cockpit upgrade programme that will keep its Airbus A300 fleet current for the next two decades. We also catch football fever at Cardiff, and we run the rule over the latest flight simulation product from the PMDG stable – the Boeing 747-400 Queen of the Skies II.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a comprehensive report on the Paris Air Show, details of a new deal between UK regionals Flybe and Eastern Airways, Titan Airways receives its maiden Airbus A318 and Qatar Airways soldiers on despite a diplomatic crisis, plus easyJet takes delivery of its first A320neo. 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.
Full Contents
- Paris Air Show – A review of the news, orders and sales from the recent event at Le Bourget.
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of a new deal between UK regionals Flybe and Eastern Airways, Titan Airways receives its maiden Airbus A318, Lufthansa moves A380 capacity to Munich, and Qatar Airways weathers a diplomatic storm, plus easyJet takes delivery of its first A320neo.
- Niche and Nimble – How does a small independent airline survive in a market dominated by continental powerhouses? It’s a challenge bmi regional is rising to.
- Old Dog, New Tricks – What do you do when the aircraft you operate have plenty of life left in them, but their cockpit technology is becoming increasingly outmoded? Global logistics provider UPS Airlines has devised an innovative solution.
- Football Fever – Cardiff hosted this year’s UEFA Champions League Final, bringing an array of unusual traffic to the Welsh capital.
- From the Cockpit – Versatility Personified – An aircraft that’s as suited to flying regional passenger and freighter services as it is para-dropping or serving as a special mission platform – it can only be the Britten-Norman Islander.
- Turboprop Tribulations – British Aerospace inherited several commercial turboprop aircraft programmes, which brought mixed fortunes to the then newly-created company.
- Cabin Design – Striking a Balance – Many of the world’s leading carriers are raising the seating capacity of their aircraft in a bid to maximise revenue, but what impact does this have on passenger comfort?
- The Queen Returns – Running the rule over the latest flight simulation product from the PMDG stable – the Boeing 747-400 Queen of the Skies II.
- 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.
- Sunny Side Up – After enduring an extremely turbulent and uncertain period, Thomas Cook Airlines has emerged leaner, fitter and better suited to meet the changing demands of the market.
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