Highlights
- In the May issue of Airliner World, we cross ten time zones and travel thousands of miles on Qatar Airways’ inaugural Doha-Auckland service, the world’s longest non-stop flight. We also gain a fascinating insight into transatlantic operations from the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and we find out how SAS Scandinavian Airlines is reinventing itself to stand out from the competition.
- Elsewhere in this edition, we hear how Air Seychelles’ collaboration with Etihad Airways is helping the Mahé-based carrier to prosper in paradise, we chronicle the history of the UK’s quintessential independent trader, British Air Ferries and we relive the golden era of air travel with A2A Simulation’s Captain of the Ship, the classic Lockheed 049 Constellation.
- Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of International Airlines Group’s new long-haul, low-cost subsidiary Level, Flybe launches services from London/Heathrow, Boeing rolls out the prototype 737 MAX 9, Iran Air takes delivery of its first Airbus A330 and Embraer unveils its maiden E195-E2, plus a report on bmi regional’s new Birmingham base and a snapshot from Avalon 2017. 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 details of International Airlines Group’s new long-haul, low-cost subsidiary Level, Flybe launches services from London/Heathrow, Boeing rolls out the prototype 737 MAX 9, Iran Air takes delivery of its first Airbus A330 and Embraer unveils its maiden E195-E2, plus a report on bmi regional’s new Birmingham base and a snapshot from Avalon 2017.
- Prospering in Paradise – Air Seychelles has enjoyed a turnaround in fortunes thanks to its collaboration with Etihad Airways.
- Daring to be Different – SAS Scandinavian Airlines is reinventing itself to stand out from the competition.
- From the Cockpit – Dreamliner Delight – A unique insight into transatlantic operations from the flight deck of a Boeing 787 during a long-haul flight with TUI fly Belgium.
- The Quintessential British Airline – British Air Ferries is fondly remembered for its services across the English Channel with a fleet of piston-powered Bristol Freighters and Carvairs.
- Postcard from China – A selection of photographs from Beijing/Capital.
- Captain of the Ship – Reliving the golden age of air travel with A2A Simulation’s classic Lockheed 049 Constellation.
- 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.
- An Antipodean Adventure – On board Qatar Airways’ inaugural Doha-to-Auckland service, the world’s longest non-stop flight.
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