Airliner World March 2016

February 10, 2016 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off

Highlights

In the March issue of Airliner World, we find out how Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has transformed the South American nation’s aviation industry, we go from scrap to Skytrain with part one of the Freddie Laker story and we fly the Airbus A320 from Brussels to Tenerife with Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium.
Elsewhere in this edition, we examine China’s blooming airline sector, profile Adria Airways, a flag carrier that predates its nation, remember the former Orlando-based NBAA host Showalter Flying Services and chart the development of commercial aviation in the remote but breathtaking French Polynesia.
Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including record-breaking years for Airbus and Boeing, a major order for Gulf Air, Delta Air Lines eyes a potential deal for the Bombardier C Series and latest developments from European turboprop manufacturer ATR. We also 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, plus you have the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition.

Full Contents

News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including record-breaking years for Airbus and Boeing and the latest developments ATR.
The Smallest Star – Adria Airways, a flag carrier that predates its nation.
An FBO with a Difference – Orlando-based Showalter Flying Services was best known as the host of NBAA.
From Scrap to SkyTrain – The first instalment of the Freddie Laker story.
Tenerife Tales – Flying the Airbus A320 with Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium.
Wings over Polynesia – Charting the development of commercial aviation in the remote but breathtaking French Polynesia.
Postcard from Florida – A selection of photos from across the Sunshine State.
Blossoming China – The nation’s aviation industry has undergone a revolution over the last three decades.
Flight Simulation – Just Flight’s Lockheed Model 10 Electra.
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.
Goal! – Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has transformed the South American nation’s aviation industry.

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