Highlights
- In the January issue of Airliner World, we join Virgin Atlantic’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for an inaugural flight with a difference and we profile Canada’s ‘Airline of the North’, First Air. We also find out how UNI Air is retaining its market-leading role in Taiwan’s vibrant aviation industry and hear about British carrier Thomson Airways’ new ‘holiday experience’.
- This edition also features a pair of Africa-themed articles, including an interview with Arik Air CEO Dr Michael Arumeni-Ikhide, while we travel to Kenya and Somalia on the hunt for some of the world’s oldest Douglas DC-9s. Moving to the Middle East, we fly from Doha’s new Hamad International Airport on Qatar’s first Airbus A380 and we provide an update on Abu Dhabi’s midfield terminal complex.
- The latest issue incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of Newcastle’s first scheduled transatlantic service, a major order from Delta Airlines, the launch of an Airbus A330-derived Beluga replacement and the latest on Aeroflot’s new low-cost subsidiary Pobeda. Finally, we have all of 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 details of Newcastle’s first scheduled transatlantic service, a major order from Delta Airlines, the launch of an new Airbus A330-derived Beluga replacement and the latest on Aeroflot’s new low-cost subsidiary, Pobeda.
- Living the Dream – Virgin Atlantic has never been one to shy away from the limelight and the debut of the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was an inaugural flight with a difference…
- A Jewel in the Desert – Abu Dhabi’s new midfield terminal complex will give the UAE capital an airport to rival the best in the world.
- Hunting Nines – Crossing Africa in some of the oldest Douglas DC-9s still in operation.
- Thompson Airways – The British charter carrier has unveiled its new ‘Holiday Airline’ concept.
- Uni Air – The EVA Air subsidiary is a key player in Taiwan’s vibrant aviation industry.
- In the Spotlight – Arik Air’s President and CEO, Dr Michael Arumeni-Ikhide talks about the Nigerian carrier’s recent successes, its biggest challenges and its long-term plans.
- The Qatar Experience – Flying on the Doha-based carrier’s Airbus A380 from the new Hamad International Airport to London/Heathrow.
- NBAA 2014 – A selection of images from the recent National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.
- Flight Simulation – Aerosoft’s Skiathos-X
- Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
- MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers.
- Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
- Duty Free – Reviews of the latest books, models and DVDs.
- Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments and photographs.
- 2014 Photo of the Year Competition – Win a variety of prizes.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- First Air – Canada’s self-proclaimed ‘Airline of the North’ has served the nation’s Arctic communities for more than 60 years.
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