Highlights
- February 2025 issue of Airliner World, incorporating Airports of the World, features on its cover the stunning Emirates Airbus A350, the airline’s first new aircraft type in more than a decade. Richard Schuurman was in Dubai to witness the arrival of the next generation widebody and uncover how the jet begins a new chapter for the Middle East’s largest carrier.
- While the Airbus A350 is at the very early stages of its commercial life, the Boeing 757 is gradually disappearing from passenger service after more than four decades of service. Jonathan Hinkles reveals some of his epic experiences with the iconic aircraft as the last British operator, Jet2, prepares to retire the ‘Atari Ferrari’.
- From the Airliner World team, Robert Veitch heads to Italy to uncover the history of Venice/Marco Polo airport and speak to some of the facility’s key figures to find out how its extension project is progressing. Meanwhile, Editor Thomas Haynes checks out the incredible Pima Air & Space Museum on a recent trip to Tucson, Arizona, and captures some incredible historical commercial aviation gems.
- We also catch up with the godfather of aircraft leasing, Steven Udvar-Házy, who tells us about airlines, aircraft and the future of the leasing sector, while Rwandair CEO Yvonne Makolo details the flag carrier’s bold plans for the future.
- On the historical side, Bob O’Brien tells the colourful story of Cambrian Airways, once one of the UK’s largest independent airlines, and Matteo Legani flies on Czech Airlines’ final flight after almost 101 years of operation.
- Finally, as we sit in the depths of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, commercial pilot Robin Evans delves into the art and science behind the critical de-icing process.
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Features
- Czech mate – As Czech Airlines operates its final flight after almost 101 years of history, Matteo Legnani was on board and tells the story of the former flag carrier
- A fond farewell – As Jet2 retires its last Boeing 757, Jonathan Hinkles details his epic exploits with the iconic aircraft that has clocked up 42 years of service with British carriers
- Fighting Jack Frost – Commercial pilot Robin Evans explains the art and science behind de-icing
- Remembering Cambrian Airways – Cambrian Airways was one of the largest independent airlines in the UK in the 1960s. Bob O’Brien tells its colourful story
- A new lease of life – Andreas Spaeth chats to the godfather of aircraft leasing, Steven Udvar-Házy, about airlines, aircraft and the future of the leasing sector
- Pima postcards – Thomas Haynes heads to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, to snap some of the commercial aircraft gems on display
- The dream of Africa – Rwandair CEO Yvonne Makolo is in the spotlight this month as she details the flag carrier’s bold plans for the future
- On the waterfront – Robert Veitch travels to Venice/Marco Polo airport to discover its history and learn how its extension project is progressing
- Better late than never – Emirates has entered a new chapter with the arrival of its first Airbus A350. Richard Schuurman went to Dubai to witness its arrival
Regulars
- News review
- Sky View: Insights and opinion on the industry’s hottest topics
- Deliveries: Latest commercial acquisitions
- MRO News
- Departure Gate: Readers’ comments and lighter stories
- UK Visitors: Rarities spotted on UK runways
- Aviation Training: A round-up of recent developments
- Air Safety: Incidents and accident reports
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