January 14, 2015 at 12:31 pm
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Tri-jet Twilight
The retirement of KLM’s last McDonnell Douglas MD-11s marked not only the end of the carrier’s affiliation with the tri-jet, but also of a remarkable era in civil aviation.
British Eagle’s Whispering Giants
The Bristol Britannia – in service with one of the UK’s most iconic independent carriers.
Lion Air
The Jakarta-based low-cost airline is a leading light in Indonesia’s domestic market but is harbouring plans for unprecedented expansion.
Bordeaux/Mérignac
The French airport is boosting its passenger numbers by courting budget airlines in the face of impending competition from high-speed rail.
flyCAA
After merging with rival FlyCongo in 2012, the Kinshasa-based airline has established itself as the leading carrier in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Douglas DC-9
The iconic twin-jet celebrates its 50th anniversary.
And Much More!
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