Highlights
- In the June issue of Airliner World, we find out how Southwest Airlines is setting the gold standard for low-fare carriers with continuing growth and healthy profit margins. We also celebrate the 10,000th delivery of Boeing’s best-seller, the iconic 737, with an extensive family profile, and we join Qantas for the first direct passenger flight between the UK and Australia, regarded by many as the ‘Holy Grail’ of long-haul commercial services.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we shine the spotlight on Bratislava-based charter specialist Go2Sky, which is aiming to succeed where other Slovakian carriers have failed, and we head to Brazil to see how Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim International Airport is transforming for the future. We also take a look at Dassault’s new Falcon 6X, the bigger and more capable replacement to the recently axed 5X programme, and we bring you a full round-up from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including reports from the first Embraer E-Jet E2 and delivery and handover of the maiden Boeing 737-800 converted freighter, plus Boeing trumps Airbus on the American Airlines widebody order, Hi Fly acquires its first A380, IAG invests in Norwegian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines goes all-Airbus, and Trent 1000 problems continue for Rolls-Royce.
- 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, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition.
Full Contents
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including reports from the first Embraer E-Jet E2 delivery and handover of the maiden Boeing 737-800 converted freighter, plus Boeing trumps Airbus on the American Airlines widebody order, Hi Fly acquires its first A380, IAG invests in Norwegian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines goes all-Airbus, and Trent 1000 problems continue for Rolls-Royce.
- Hamburg Happenings – A full round-up of news and developments from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo.
- Boeing’s Best Seller – Now 10,000 deliveries in, and with thousands more examples on order, the 737 has enjoyed a remarkable history but there’s still plenty more to come.
- Just One Hop – On board with Qantas for the first direct passenger flight between the UK and Australia, what many pioneers regarded as the ‘Holy Grail’ of long-haul commercial services.
- Finding its Niche – Shining the spotlight on Bratislava-based charter specialist Go2Sky, which is succeeding where other Slovakian carriers have failed.
- Six Appeal – Dassault Aviation moved quickly to fill the void left by its axed Falcon 5X programme, unveiling the bigger and more capable 6X.
- Gateway to the Samba Capital – Recently privatised, Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim International Airport has undergone an impressive transformation.
- 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.
- Caption Competition – WIN a year’s subscription to Airliner World.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Southwest Airlines: People, Purpose and Performance – From the COO’s chair: how Southwest Airlines sets the gold standard for low-fare carriers and enjoys continuing growth and healthy profit margins.
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