Airliner World August 2019

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Airliner World August 2019

Highlights

  • Don’t miss this month’s British Airways special issue. as BA celebrates its centenary, we’ve delved deep into the archives to bring you first accounts from forerunner company Aircraft Transport & Travel, popped on our rose-tinted glasses for a fond look back at the golden years and taken the opportunity to peer into the future. Other highlights include an interview with A380 Captain Dave Wallsworth and a full BA fleet listing.
  • Elsewhere in the August edition we have a fascinating Embraer retrospective as the Brazilian manufacturer marks its 50th birthday, we travel to Lisbon for an exclusive interview with the TAP Air Portugal CEO and we’re on board the delivery flight of Air Mauritius’ first Airbus A330neo.
  • Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including all the news and analysis from the 2019 Paris Air Show, a report from Ebace in Geneva, Japan Airlines receives its first Airbus jet and Air New Zealand selects the Boeing Dreamliner 787-10. 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.

Full Contents

British Airways Centenary Special

  • In the Beginning – Illustrated with rare archive photography, we chart the first flights of BA forerunner, Aircraft Transport & Travel.
  • Cabin Crew Memories – Bob O’Brien recounts some of his fond memories from more than 40 years of service with ‘the World’s Favourite Airline’.
  • On the Flight Deck with Captain Dave – We catch up with one of BA’s best-known A380 pilots to learn about how he started his fascinating sky-high career.
  • The BA Fleet – A comprehensive listing of British Airways’ current aircraft roster.
  • Heathrow: BA's Home and Hub – Analysing the decades-old relationship between British Airways and the west London airport.
  • Flying into the Future – We evaluate the status quo and look to the next chapter of the BA story.

NEWS and Features

  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including reports and analysis from two of the biggest events: EBACE in Geneva and the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.
  • Journey of Wonder – As Embraer celebrates its 50th anniversary, we reflect on the Brazilian manufacturer’s history and ask what could be next.
  • Air Mauritius – The Indian Ocean nation is back on the map thanks to a radical overhaul of its flag carrier.
  • 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, photographs and lighter stories from the industry.
  • Caption Competition – Win a year’s subscription to Airliner World.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • Tapping Portugal’s Potential – We speak exclusively to the TAP Air Portugal CEO as the airline continues its rapid transformation.
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