Highlights
- In the October issue of Airliner World, we talk to József Váradi about an extraordinary year for European low-cost carrier Wizz Air, we examine KLM Cityhopper’s expanding route network and we chart the development of the Douglas DC-9 successor, the MD-80, one of the most successful airliners of its time. Also in this edition, we visit Zurich-based SR Technics which is tackling the highly competitive MRO market with a bold new strategy, and we look at what steps the global aviation industry is taking to reducing its environmental impact asking whether it is too little, too late? There’s also time to visit Romanian MRO specialist Aerostar and we celebrate Edelweiss Air’s 20th birthday in style, with a Zeppelin flight over Interlaken.
- The October issue also incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of bmi regional and Loganair’s new joint venture, debris believed to be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 washes up in Réunion, London City Airport is put up for sale and Avianca Brasil is officially inaugurated into Star Alliance. Finally, we have all of 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 the second part of our FREE Global Airline Guide.
Full Contents
- News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of bmi regional and Loganair’s new joint venture, debris believed to be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 washes up in Réunion, London City Airport is put up for sale and Avianca Brasil is officially inaugurated into the Star Alliance.
- Bounding Across Europe – Dutch regional carrier KLM Cityhopper is expanding its routes and growing its fleet in support of its parent company.
- A New Direction – SR Technics is tackling the highly competitive MRO market head-on with a bold new strategy.
- In the Spotlight – European Regions Airline Association Director General Simon McNamara.
- Too Little, Too Late? – What steps is the global aviation industry taking to reduce its environmental impact?
- The 'Mad Dog' – Developed as a second-generation follow-up to the venerable Douglas DC-9, the MD-80 was one of the most successful airliners of its time.
- Aerostar – The Romanian aerospace firm has a growing reputation in the maintenance, repair and overhaul sector.
- Gone West – It’s 40 years since the unique but ultimately unsuccessful VFW-614 made its first sales tour of the US.
- A Birthday Balloon – Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air is celebrating its 20th birthday in style.
- Aircraft History – Novespace’s Airbus A300 ZERO-G testbed.
- 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.
- Wizz Air Flies High – Hungary’s low-cost powerhouse is cementing its position as one of the leading airlines in Eastern Europe after enjoying an extraordinary year.
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