Highlights
- In the February 2024 issue, Chris Sloan investigates a surprise merger between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, and we also examine the impact of the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict on civil aviation in the region.
- After listening to feedback from readers and the many fans of Airports of the World, our news section has a new feature – Airport News. Also, check out ‘Sky View,’ a new monthly column by Loganair’s CEO Jonathan Hinkles.
- Meanwhile, Tom Batchelor looks at the varied landscape of European airport expansion and we head to the beautiful Pacific islands of Fiji as Lindsay Smelt hops onboard the colourful carrier Fiji Airways. From tropical paradise to cool Western Canada, Andreas Spaeth chats to WestJet’s new CEO about how the airline is returning to its low-cost roots.
Full Contents
Features
- Bula Fiji Airways! – From a pioneering Australian pre-war aviator to a regional tourist airline with long-haul ambitions, Fiji Airways offers a first class experience, as Lindsay Smelt discovers
- European airport expansion – Airport expansion in Europe presents a varied landscape. While some are investing billions into growth, others are making moves to cap flights and axe development. Tom Batchelor assesses the situation and asks if the idea is destined for failure
- Shanghai snapshot – In the first of a two-part visit to Shanghai, Peter Apsey focuses on Shanghai/Hongqiao, with a wide variety of colourful liveries on display
- Viscount in the Americas – After a successful entry into service, the Vickers Viscount quickly proved its worth in terms of operating economics and passenger appeal, leading the British manufacturer to soon turn its attention across the Atlantic. Bob O’Brien looks at the history and impact of the world’s first turboprop in the Americas
- Braced for change – We examine Boeing and NASA’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) joint venture, as the aviation industry looks to reduce its carbon emissions with ever more aerodynamically efficient designs
- Still fit for the market? – Boeing sold another 100 777Xs in 2023, bringing orders for the type to 453. But is the biggest Boeing airliner now well-established enough in the market or is it the next Airbus A380 – popular but slow-selling?
- Carrying on regardless – Amid heightened tensions in Israel, most international airlines suspended services, while Israeli carriers have largely continued operations. We assess how the conflict has disrupted civil aviation in the region
- Iraqi Airways reborn – From an escaped bear to the auctioning of its derelict Boeing 747s, Iraq's national airline has had a busy 2023. Airliner World learns about its fleet renewal programme and plans to achieve growth in the coming years
- Alaska’s paradise purchase – Our man in America, Chris Sloan, scrutinises the surprise announcement of the latest airline merger between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines
- Back to the future – WestJet is shifting its focus back to being a low-cost carrier for Western Canada. Andreas Spaeth travels to Calgary to catch up with new CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech to uncover his plans
Regulars
- News review
- Sky View: Insights and opinion on the industry’s hottest topics
- Deliveries: latest commercial acquisitions
- MRO News
- Departure Gate: Readers’ letters and lighter stories
- UK Visitors: Rarities spotted on UK runways
- Aviation Training: A round-up of recent developments
- Air Safety: Incident and accident reports
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