Highlights
- The November 2019 issue of Airliner World is packed with the latest news and analysis from across the commercial aviation sector. Highlights in this edition include behind-the-scenes insight from Rolls-Royce as the firm develops pioneering new engine repair technologies, an exclusive interview with airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss and we turn the clock back to explore the fascinating history of the BEA Vickers Vanguard.
- Elsewhere, we’re on board the inaugural flight with Royal Air Maroc from Casablanca to Boston as the carrier ramps up its international footprint, we sit down with Emirates’ catering chief to learn about the logistics of serving up hundreds of thousands of meals each day at 40,000ft and we take a look at Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A350-1000 and ask how it forms part of a wider commercial strategy for the airline.
- Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including analysis of the collapse of Thomas Cook, a new look for SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Embraer delivers its first E195-E2.
- 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, plus part two of our Global Airline Guide 2019.
Full Contents
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the maiden Embraer E195-E2 delivery, Thomas Cook's collapse, an update on the Boeing 737 MAX and Gulf Air’s golden falcon makes a retro return.
- Rolls-Royce: Robotic MRO – Robotics in engine maintenance is a developing discipline. Bernie Baldwin reports on a research team that has come up with several innovative solutions.
- Doing Things the Baltic Way – As the carrier unveils three special liveries celebrating Baltic unity, we speak to airBaltic CEO, Martin Gauss, about the company’s transformation from financial turmoil to present-day profitability.
- The Wings of Morocco – Part way through a comprehensive fleet overhaul and soon to become Africa’s first full member of oneworld, Royal Air Maroc is very much on the up.
- Dubai Airshow Preview – Thomas Haynes considers what could be in store at November’s Dubai Airshow – an event famed for breaking records and blockbuster orders.
- Czech Success – As Czech Airlines Technics continues to expand its portfolio, we speak to Pavel Haleš, the company’s chairman and CEO, to learn about its future ambitions.
- ‘Super 80’ Send-off – Once the largest operator of the type, American Airlines bids farewell to the final examples of a once nearly 400-strong McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet.
- Emirates In-Flight Catering – Serving up hundreds of thousands of meals each day is a daunting task, never mind at 40,000ft and across six continents. Darren Bott, Emirates' vice president of catering, explains the logistics involved.
- A New World Standard – The versatile and economical Vickers Vanguard was tailor-made for British European Airways and served the airline well for almost 20 years. David Ransted recalls its fascinating history with the airline.
- 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, photographs and lighter stories from the industry.
- Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
- Branson's Baby at 35 – A pictorial account of Virgin Atlantic Airways' evolution from Sir Richard Branson's young upstart to the UK's de facto second flag carrier.
- Bold Ambitions – Virgin Atlantic has revealed a daring vision of expansion which will see the company and old rival British Airways go head to head.
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