Highlights
- In the May 2024 edition of Airliner World Boeing 747, a true aviation icon, is slowly becoming a rare sight in the skies. Once the backbone of major airlines worldwide, the number of 747 Classics is dwindling and Babak Taghvaee takes a closer look at the operators who still fly these earlier variants of the ‘Queen of the Skies.’
- Continuing our exploration of the 747, Qantas pilot Owen Zupp shares a captivating tale of flying the jumbo on the legendary Kangaroo Route between London and Australia in the early 2000s. Sticking with classic Boeing airliners, we head to Zimbabwe, embarking on a trip on one of the few remaining airworthy passenger 737-200s.
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Features
- Pimp my flight – Today, there are more than 1,300 aircraft worldwide wearing special liveries. Martyn Cartledge finds out why some airlines stray from their standard schemes
- London calling – Qantas pilot Owen Zupp recounts his experience of flying the jumbo on the iconic Kangaroo Route to London in the early 2000s
- Flying colours – Known for its vibrant paint schemes, Thailand’s Nok Air celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Dirk Grothe explores its history and speaks to CEO Wutthiphum Jurangkool about his plans for the future
- Japan’s steel-crested Ibis – Toki Air is the first independent carrier to launch operations in Japan since 2009. Keishi Nukina delves into the carrier’s background and steps aboard the maiden flight
- Chasing thunder – Daniel Johnston takes a trip on board Air Zimbabwe’s last 737-200 to experience the thrill of flying one of the world’s few remaining Boeing Classics
- Classic jumbos cling on – Once the mainstay of many of the world’s biggest airlines, the number of airworthy Boeing 747s is dwindling. Babak Taghvaee looks at the few remaining Classic variants still in service
- Reopening the Silk Road – Political reforms and industry deregulation in Uzbekistan have helped open up the double landlocked nation to global tourism and boost the country’s aviation sector. Tom Batchelor reports
- Inside Aeroitalia – Matteo Legnani talks to CEO Gaetano Intrieri to learn more about Italy’s newest airline
- Here come the girls – Lee Cross uncovers the history of the female commercial pilot and how, despite attitudes changing to the once male-dominated role, the number of women in the flight deck remains low
- Small nation, big dreams – Luxembourg is one of the world’s smallest countries, but it is also home to a flag carrier with ambitious expansion plans. Tom Batchelor profiles Luxair
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: A round-up of recent developments
- Air Safety: Incident and accident reports
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