November 20, 2009 at 9:48 am
Airliner World December Issue – AVAILABLE NOW

Featuring:
‘In the Spotlight’ Cathay Pacific
Tony Tyler, CEO of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways talks to Airliner World
Family Flying
Captain Charles Allix of Thomas Cook Airlines recently flew with a very different First Officer, his son Ben!
Icelandair
Richard Maslen reports from Reykjavik on an airline that has proved that if you are quick to change your business model you can still make money during tough economic times.
The Dragon Awakes
During the recent 15th World Route Development Forum in Beijing, ALW spoke to executives from airports across China to learn more about the ambitious growth of the Chinese market.
Manchester’s New Terminal
The completion of a £50 million upgrade to the airport’s original building.
New Turboprop for ATR
Barry Woods-Turner visited ATR’s Toulouse headquarters for the official presentation of the new -600 series turboprop airliner.
Chilean Airlines
There are relatively few carriers in this South American country. LAN Airlines is the main operator with over 70 aircraft. Its competitors include SKY airline and PAL Principal.
PLUS!
All the latest Commercial Aviation news including:
Thames Island Airport a step closer?
First Air France A380
Royal Jordanian female crew
Kingfisher reduces fleet size
And much more!
Airliner World December 2009 issue is available For just £4.20 from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents. Alternatively, buy online with FREE P&P* at our online shop.
*UK and BFPO only
AIR International December issue – OUT NOW

FEATURES
WHEN SIZE MATTERS
Andreas Spaeth reports from Kiev – the home of the gargantuan An-225.
ZEUS VIPERS
Souda Bay, Crete, is home to the Hellenic Air Force Block 52+ F-16. Ian Harding got exclusive access.
THOMSON AIRWAYS’ VELVET REVOLUTION
Bruce Hales-Dutton details developments at Thomson Airways.
FLYING FISH
Wolfdietrich Hoeveler reports on the Barracuda UAV Technology Demonstrator flight test and evaluation campaign that took place in Goose Bay, Canada, this summer.
PATROLLING THE MED
Francesco Militello Mirto and La Cavera Luca profile the aircraft used by the Italian Coast Guard.
BULGARIAN COUGARS FORGE NATO INTEROPERABILITY
Philip Stevens visited Krumovo AB to see if the Bulgarian Air Force is ready to play an active part in NATO.
BOEING 747-8: A NEW CHAPTER
The 747-8 is the biggest ever ‘Jumbo’. Chris Kjelgaard explains how this new variant will be different from its predecessors.
BUSINESS AVIATION FIGHTS FOR ITS FUTURE AT NBAA
Rod Simpson soaked up the atmosphere and the news from this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention.
OCEAN WATCH
Dave Majumdar visited NAS Patuxent River to hear about the US Navy’s RQ-4N Broad Area Maritime Surveillance programme.
STRAIGHT TALKING
AIR International’s Editor Mark Ayton spoke with Tom Williams, Vice President Programmes with Airbus, about the airliner market and the company plans.
STILL BOMBING AT 95
The RAF’s No.IX(B) Squadron marks its 95th birthday on December 8, 2009. Mark Ayton went to RAF Marham to hear about the unit’s current roles.
IN IT FOR THE LONG-HAUL
The Airbus A330-200 Freighter performed its maiden flight on November 4. Mark Ayton was at Toulouse to witness it.
SEA KINGS TO THE RESCUE
Dino Carrara reports from RNAS Culdrose on the Royal Navy’s SAR Sea Kings.
AIR International December issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.10 from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.
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AIRPORTS OF THE WORLD – NOV/DEC ISSUE OUT NOW!

Routes 2009
Richard Maslen reports from the 15th World Route Development Forum, held this year in Beijing.
Europe’s Southern Crossroads (inc travel spot)
Rome Fiumicino is the Italian capital’s primary international airport and a vital part of the nation’s transport infrastructure. Marco Finelli takes an in-depth look.
A Step into a Colonial Past
Asmara Airport offers great potential – if the Eritrean tourist industry can exploit the country’s natural wonders in the aftermath of decades of turmoil. Simone Bovi investigates.
Jakarta’s Downtown Domestic Terminus
Paul Howard visited Indonesia’s vibrant capital city, Jakarta, to discover how its domestic hub, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, has developed over the past six decades.
UK Focus
Birmingham – 70 years and a New Pier
Tony Dixon attends the Midlands hub’s celebrations, during which it welcomed its largest visitor – the Airbus A380.
One Year and Counting
The Editor revisits Newquay Cornwall Airport to gauge its progress as it approaches the first anniversary as an independent facility following the closure of RAF St Mawgan.
Winds of Change
East Midlands Airport is proceeding at full speed with its plan to become carbon neutral by 2012. The Editor pays a visit to see what progress has been made.
Putting the Fun Back Into Flying
Manchester Airport has transformed Terminal 1 to provide a better passenger experience without the need to build an expensive new facility. The Editor takes a closer look.
Airports of the World November/December 2009 issue is available now for just £4.10 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
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RAF Official Annual Review 2010
This 132-page special magazine provides a first-hand look at the aircraft, hardware and personnel of one of the world’s premier air forces. With exclusive access to RAF stations and commanders, it offers an exclusive portrait of the service’s activities in 2009 and its plans for 2010 making this special publication a must for all aviation enthusiasts and anyone with a keen interest in the modern RAF.
AVAILABLE 5 NOVEMBER – JUST £4.99 + FREE P&P*
*UK and BFPO only, ROW £3.00
Mosquito Special
The de Havilland Mosquito is one of the most well-known and much-loved aircraft of World War Two. It fought with great success in all theatres during the conflict and served on with the RAF as a frontline fighter until 1952.
This 100-page Mosquito special tribute includes information on the variants, units and history of the aircraft and will also focus heavily on the brave crews that flew the type in combat.
*PLEASE NOTE – MOSQUITO HAS NOW SOLD OUT ON OUR ONLINE SHOP. COPIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN WHSMITH, BORDERS AND ALL OTHER LEADING NEWSAGENTS.*
Great Fighters of the World
Of all the numerous types of flying machines produced since the first days of powered flight, fighter aircraft will always capture the imagination more than any other. In Great Fighters of the World you’ll find the amazing stories of the most famous of these awe-inspiring machines, highlighting their influence on the conflicts they fought in.
Manfred von Richthofen, aka the ‘Red Baron’, the dreaded, highest-scoring World War One Flying Ace, racked up 20 of his 80 kills in the iconic Fokker DR1 Triplane, top speed: 55 knots. Before the end of the century, British pilots of the 1982 Falklands conflict, in Sea Harriers (top speed 635kt), were ‘dogfighting’ with capabilities that would have been unimaginable to the Baron. And now, in the new millennia, the very nature of battle has changed, as illustrated by the stealth technology of Raptors. From the first true dogfighters through to the cutting-edge machines of today ‘Great Fighters’ recalls the technology, triumph and tragedy of aerial warfare.
Just £7.99 + FREE P&P* – Click here to order your copy now
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A Tribute to a World Class Air Force…

Produced by Key Publishing’s award winning and industry respected team of aviation journalists, Royal Air Force Salute pays tribute to the RAF using a combination of first-hand accounts, features from leading aviation writers, plus archive and contemporary illustrations. We also zoom in on some of the relevant exhibits within the Royal Air Force Museum to highlight how the public can view the service’s legacy
Features include:
– From biplanes to high-performance jets
– Background details on famous and less well-known aircraft
– The origins of aerial reconnaissance – from the early days to the high-tech Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance assets of today.
– World War Two exploits and waging the ‘Cold War’
– A unique tribute to the personnel, aircraft and valour of the Royal Air Force
RAF Salute is available now at WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents for just £4.99. Alternatively, order your copy from our online shop today with FREE P&P*
*UK and BFPO only, Overseas £3.00
NEW!
Our new range of aviation books from Ian Allan Publishing are now available from our online shop. Including…
Virgin Atlantic 
This striking new book covers the entire history of the airline from its inception and gives a wealth of detail on its operations and fleet over 25 years of cross Atlantic passenger travel, as well as incidents, staff and future plans. The lively and informative text is supplemented by a wealth of fascinating photographs.
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Airports of the World May/June issue – [COLOR=”Red”]OUT NOW[/COLOR]
Featuring:
The Aviation Debate – Can the Growth Continue?
Bruce Hales-Dutton reports on the recent UK conference where hot topics included slot shortages at London airports.
Queen City Airport
Thom Jungerman writes from US Airways’ largest hub, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, North Carolina.
Air Berlin’s Bavarian Hub
Levent Bergkotte reports from Nuremberg Airport, a vital gateway to Bavaria and an intrinsic part of the Air Berlin network.
West Papua’s Airports
Paul Howard examines two key airports in the Indonesian communications network – Sentani and Frans Kaisiepo.
Steeped in History
Richard Maslen recounts the story of commercial aviation in the UK city of Cambridge.
Designed for Cargo
Paris/Vatry has established itself as one of Europe’s fastest growing cargo hubs.
Desert Oasis
Sebastien Schmitz reports from Walvis Bay in Namibia on ambitious plans to create an international gateway in the middle of the desert.
Gateway to the Good Life
Luigi Vallero visits Monaco’s tiny heliport, built on reclaimed land and providing a quick way for the rich and famous to reach the principality.
PLUS!
All your favourite Airports of the World regulars including:
Behind the scenes – Barcelona
Luigi Vallero visits the impressive new Terminal Sur at Barcelona.
UK Airport Visitors
Reader’s gallery of some of the more interesting aircraft to visit the UK’s airports.
Latest Airport News
Regulator orders BAA to sell, AirAsia X arrives at Stansted, Ryanair eliminates check-in, LSG Sky Chefs wins UK contracts, Embraer 190 trials at LCY and much more!
Airports of the World May/June 2009 issue is available now for just £4.10 with FREE P&P from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
Subscribe and save: Click here to take advantage of our best Airports of the World subscription offer – make huge savings on cover price and claim your FREE Dubai or Sydney Airport DVD worth £12.49!
NEW!

Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, Air Combat features over 40 of the World’s top military aircraft. From the fastest combat jets to essential helicopters and huge transports, from the remote airfields of Pakistan to the cobalt skies of Nevada, Air Combat 2009 takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most advanced air forces and the aircraft that make them tick
Set over 100 high-quality pages, Air Combat combines the best aerial photography with our outstanding knowledge of the world’s air forces to provide a must-have addition to any aviation enthusiasts’ collection.
Features include:
– Over 40 military aircraft and helicopters, including F/A-18F Super Hornet, Apache AH1 and F-22 Raptor.
– Air Forces from across the world including RAF, USAF and those in Europe, Asia and South America.
– Full aircraft combat history.
– Production and delivery dates.
– Latest roundels and markings.
Air Combat is available now for just £4.99 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
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AirUtopia DVD’s EXCLUSIVELY available from Key Publishing in the UK!
AirUtopia’s aviation DVD’s are widely regarded as some of the best in the world. Featuring the famous Kai Tak Airport, Airbus A380, Concorde and many more! The superb AirUtopia collection is now available from [URL=”http://shop.keypublishing.com/“]Key’s Aviation Shop.[/URL]
Including:

Airbus A380 – Second Year ‘Global Route Testing’ (DVD301)
This AirUtopia Special includes A380 test footage from Beijing to Johannesburg, Hong Kong to Vancouver and Toulouse plus much more! With exclusive on ramp footage and a VIP interior tour of MSN 004 this special DVD is the perfect tribute to the historic A380 program! Duration: 110 Minutes
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Concordes at Kai Tak (DVD284)
This AirUtopia DVD includes rare visits to the amazing Kai Tak airport by Concorde from both Air France and British Airways. Filmed in 1994 and 1995, a lot of rare airliners are also included. With over 75 minutes of live action, if you love the history of Kai Tak, you’ll love this production!
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Airports 2009 CD-ROM
Written by Alan Lord, The Airports CD-ROM has been substantially updated for 2009. The information is presented in an eye-catching ‘web browser’ style and includes the option to search any airport by name, IATA or ICAO code or parent city – making Airports 2009 a must-have for any civil aviation enthusiast!
Featuring:
– Over 1,000 airports
– New maps and photographs
– Spotters locations
– Detailed airport database from every continent
Code: (CD5)
Price: Just £9.99 plus FREE P&P*
Order your copy from our online shop now for release 1 December 2008!

Hurricane Salute
Produced by the world renowned FlyPast editorial team, this special issue magazine pays tribute to a wartime warhorse which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other defence during the Battle of Britain and destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other allied fighter during World War Two.
Key Publishing’s latest 100-page special issue provides a long overdue insight into the Hurricane
Featuring:
– ‘First’ and ‘Last’ Hurricanes
– The Battle of Britain
– Fighter Command’s only VC
– The Battle of France
– Aces
– Squadrons
– Variants
– Worldwide Survivors
– Rebuilding and covering
– Flying the Hurricane, plus much more!
Code: [FPHURR]
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RAF Annual Official Review 2009

The Aircraft – The Weapons Systems – The Operations – The Personnel
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain’s 21st Century air defence operations.
Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:
– Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier
– Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan
– Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF’s renowned flying training system
– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
– Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK
– All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology
– Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!
Code: (RAFYRBK)
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Rolls-Royce: Powering the Whispering Giant – The Trent 900 Engine

The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380.
In February 2001, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the company’s Civil Aerospace history – to develop the Trent 900 engine to power the Airbus A380, a new and exciting aircraft which would become the largest civil airliner ever built.
The Trent 900 is the 4th member of the Trent family, and holds pride of place as the largest jet engine ever produced by Rolls-Royce. ‘Powering the Whispering Giant’ plots the Trent 900 journey in photographs from concept to design, development, testing, first flight on the A340 flying test bed, flight test on the A380, Route Proving, Service Readiness and Entry into Service in October 2007.
This colourful publication combines the best images from throughout the programme, with descriptions of each major step along the way, to offer the reader a unique insight into one of the most public and most exciting new jet engine programmes ever undertaken.
Just £15.99 + P&P
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