Highlights
- Adieu 757 Welcome to the March 2025 issue of Airliner World, incorporating Airports of the World. We simply could not let the retirement of the last commercial British-registered Boeing 757 pass us by. So, in early January, Thomas Haynes and Lee Cross were lucky enough to get seats on the final flights with Jet2. Despite challenging weather conditions, the trip from Manchester to Geneva and back went ahead, albeit slightly delayed. Read all about the historic occasion onboard G-lsai (c/n 24016), which is also featured on the cover.
- We turn the spotlight on Asia in this issue. as one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial aviation markets, there’s lots to cover, starting with Malaysia Airlines. a decade after a year of unimaginable tragedy, the airline is now looking forward to a bright future, as Lee Cross discovered in September 2024 when he jetted off to Kuala Lumpur to learn all about the flag carrier’s new aircraft and onboard products.
- Thomas Haynes examines the evolution of China’s commercial aircraft manufacturing industry. After a somewhat turbulent start, the country is now placing its bets on Comac and its C909 and C919. the latter has been designed to compete directly with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. Meanwhile, for our Airports of the World fans, Robert Veitch explores the history of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Philippine capital Manila’s longest-serving facility.
- Our ever popular ‘From the Cockpit’ series returns as we sit alongside Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 captain Mawgan Grace, who Grace takes us on the airline’s longest flight from New York/JFK to Hong Kong.
- Speaking of Airbus, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes with an airliner delivery? Well, Thomas Haynes heads to the European manufacturer’s delivery centre in Toulouse to reveal all.
- From widebody jets to Wilderness Seaplanes, Andreas Rhodes recalls his incredible day flying with the Vancouver Island-based seaplane operator as he hops onboard its venerable Grumman G-21 Goose.
- Last but not least, there is a report from Bob O’Brien into Starways, the Liverpool-based airline created for showbiz passengers. Plus, there’s our comprehensive round-up of all the essential global aviation news, insights from the industry, the latest deliveries, and a review of recent air safety incidents. We do hope you enjoy this edition, and as always, your feedback is welcome. Just drop us an email – airlinerworld@keypublishing.com
Full Contents
Features
- A day to remember – Lee Cross and Thomas Haynes were on board to experience the final flights of Jet2’s Boeing 757 fleet, which ended 42 years of British passenger operations
- Flying the Goose – Andreas Rohde enjoys a memorable day flying with Vancouver Island-based Wilderness Seaplanes on its venerable Grumman G-21 Goose
- Delivering the goods – Thomas Haynes visits the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse to discover how an airliner handover happens
- Liverpool’s boutique airline – Bob O’Brien investigates Starways, the post-war airline initially created for showbiz passengers
- Flight deck diary – Captain Mawgan Grace reports from the cockpit of a Cathay Pacific A350 on a flight from New York to Hong Kong
- Made in China – Thomas Haynes details China’s history of airliner production, its setbacks, successes and evolution
- Long live Manila – Robert Veitch dips into the history of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines
- Malaysian makeover – Lee Cross discovers how Malaysia Airlines is looking to the future, welcoming new aircraft and rolling out new inflight products
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: Round-up of recent developments
- Air Safety: Incident and accident reports
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