Highlights
- The September 2020 issue of Airliner World grants an exclusive access all areas on the Boeing 777 after it reaches a 25-year milestone of commercial service. Our Thomas Haynes speaks to the manufacturer and a retired captain on the merits of the highly successful ‘big twin’ and what lies ahead. Meanwhile, we celebrate the end of another Boeing legend, the 747. as the sun sets for many passenger-operated jumbos, we look at the type’s half-century association with a variety of French carriers.
- Elsewhere, we chat with social media star, Chris Pohl, a Virgin Atlantic training captain on his journey from outback flying in Australia to the left-hand seat of the Airbus A350-1000. Meanwhile, we get onboard a Lufthansa acceptance flight, chart the history of the Britten-Norman Trislander and speak to European Aviation Group’s chairman about PPE flights.
- This issue also keeps you updated with the latest developments regarding COVID-19 as a trainee pilot details future job prospects, plus we investigate how companies from the aviation supply chain sector are mitigating the fallout.
- Additionally, Airliner World gets artistic as we delve into the realm of aircraft coatings, looking at the fascinating, and often overlooked role they provide. Plus, we speak with the co-founder of PriestmanGoode on aviation design and the potential innovative technology for the post-COVID world.
- Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news along with our regular sections of commercial aircraft acquisitions, historic aviation, up-to-date accident reports and MRO.
Full Contents
- Global News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of global news, including BA and Qantas retire the 747, Emirates resumes A380 links and Breeze outlines launch plans.
- From Qingdao With Gloves – Thomas Haynes speaks to the chairman of European Aviation Group, a firm helping tackle the PPE shortage.
- Irreplaceable? Almost… – Martin Needham charts the history of the nimble Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk.III Trislander.
- Flying into the Unknown – As carriers slash jobs and review contracts, a trainee pilot offers insight into the challenges and opportunities presented by the crisis facing commercial aviation.
- Breaking Boundaries with Aviation Design – Lee Cross speaks with the co-founder of design agency, PriestmanGoode, to discuss the creative process and how COVID-19 could herald a change in practices.
- Flying Colours: More Than Just Aesthetics – Paint jobs are more than just a livery. High-tech coatings can also deliver better functionality and environmental performance, as Sarah Gibbons and Keith Nuthall reveal.
- All Systems Go! – Acceptance flights are crucial for customers buying new aircraft. Vasco Garcia experiences the testing process first-hand on board Lufthansa’s 16th Airbus A350.
- Suppliers Weather the Storm – From engine manufacturers to airports, companies across the aviation supply chain have been affected by COVID-19, as Selwyn Parker reports.
- Au Revoir, Jumbo! – We celebrate the queen of the skies’ half-century of service wearing the tricolore.
- Flying High with Captain Chris – Louise Rose Jones chats with Chris Pohl as he reflects on a career that continues to reach new heights.
- Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
- MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul firms.
- Historic Aviation – News from the world of preservation.
- 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.
- Boeing 777: The Widebody Workhorse at 25 – Thomas Haynes reflects on the 777 after it reaches its 25th year of commercial service.
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