Airliner World January 2018

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Airliner World January 2018

Highlights

  • In the January issue of Airliner World, we bid farewell to KLM’s Fokkers, ending a 97-year association between the Dutch flag carrier and the manufacturer, we examine how a partial privatisation could offer Pakistan International Airlines renewed hope for its future, and we go behind the scenes with launch customer Qatar Airways as it prepares to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000.
  • Elsewhere in this edition, we find out Hebridean Air Services has forged a unique and highly valued link with the remote island communities it serves, we find out how Leipzig/Halle has transformed from sleepy backwater to major European cargo hub, and we hear how AeroLink Uganda is playing a quirky but important role in connecting its home market. We also shine the spotlight on Singapore Airlines’ new A380 cabin, and we bring you a selection of photos from NBAA 2017 and from Orly, Paris’ second airport.
  • Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Dubai Airshow, plus Embraer eyes an April debut for the E-Jet E2, ATR wins a major order from FedEx, Emirates takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A380, and Boeing delivers the first 737 MAX to China. 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.

Full Contents

  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a full round-up from the Dubai Airshow, plus Embraer eyes an April debut for the E-Jet E2, ATR wins a major order from FedEx, Emirates takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A380, and Boeing delivers its first 737 MAX to China.
  • NBAA 2017 – A photospread from the recent National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas.
  • Serving the Pearl of Africa – Wildlife commentaries from the pilots and sweets passed round the cabin – AeroLink Uganda plays a quirky yet important role in connecting its home market.
  • A350 Goes Long – Behind the scenes with launch customer Qatar Airways as it prepares to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000.
  • Fokker Farewell – KLM’s 97-year association with the Dutch manufacturer came to an end when it retired its last F70 in October.
  • Hebridean Air Services – On the west coast of Scotland one airline has forged a unique and highly valued link with the island communities it serves.
  • Germany’s Cargo Hub – Leipzig/Halle Airport’s excellent road and rail links have helped turn a once sleepy airport into a major European freight centre.
  • Postcard from Paris – A selection of photos from the French capital’s second airport, Orly.
  • Singapore’s ‘Suite’ New Offering – Singapore Airlines has moved to reaffirm its position as one of the world’s leading carriers with the launch of much-anticipated new cabin products for its Airbus A380s.
  • 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.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • Survival Through Adversity – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has endured a rather turbulent 50-year history, but plans for a part-privatisation could offer the carrier renewed hope for its future.
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