Airliner World November 2014

October 8, 2014 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off on Airliner World November 2014
Airliner World November 2014

Highlights

  • In the November issue of Airliner World, we profile Australia’s leading domestic airline and flag carrier subsidiary QantasLink. We also report on Latvian carrier airBaltic’s recent turnaround, welcome the arrival of Qatar Airways’ first Airbus A380 and examine whether global airline alliances are here to stay, or are they being put under pressure by new models of inter-carrier co-operation
  • This issue celebrates some major landmarks; we join US Airways for the final flights of its iconic Boeing 737 Classics and we fly on the last Cyprus Airways service from London/Heathrow to Larnaca. Maintaining our historical theme, we have part 1 of the United/Continental Airlines story, and we fly Pam Am International Flight Academy’s full-motion Boeing 707 simulator, the last device of its kind in existence.
  • The latest issue incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including Garuda Indonesia’s new services from London to Jakarta, the Boeing 737 MAX 200 launch and the official opening of Jet2.com’s multi-million pound training facility, plus all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training.

Full Contents

  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including Garuda Indonesia’s new services from London to Jakarta, the Boeing 737 MAX 200 launch and the official opening of Jet2.com’s multi-million pound training facility.
  • Farewell to a Classic – US Airways retired its last Boeing 737 Classic in August, a type that has formed the backbone of its regional fleet for more than a quarter of a century.
  • Airline Alliances – Are global airline alliances here to stay or are new models of inter-carrier co-operation putting these established relationships under strain?
  • End of a Cypriot Era – Cyprus Airways was a stalwart at London/Heathrow for more than 60 years, but has recently moved its operations to nearby Stansted.
  • airBaltic – Latvia’s flag carrier has endured mixed fortunes since its launch in 1995 but a recent change of emphasis in operation style has returned it to profit.
  • Flying Pan Am’s Heavy Metal – Miami-based Pan Am International Flight Academy operates the world’s last remaining full-motion Boeing simulator.
  • Qatari Superjumbo – The Doha-based flag carrier takes delivery of its first Airbus A380.
  • United Airlines – Part 1 – Continental Airlines was a major player in the US market until its mega merger with United Airlines.
  • 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.
  • Photograph of the year Competition 2014 – Win a selection of prizes.
  • Spotting Spot – Madrid/Barajas Adolfo Suárez, the gateway to Spain.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • QantasLink – Qantas’ regional subsidiary has grown to dominate the domestic aviation scene in Australia.
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