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100-page issue featuring:
40 years of Pacific flying
Marco Finelli looks back over 40 years of flying with Air Micronesia as the carrier has developed transport links across the Western Pacific.
Tupolev Tu-214
Richard Maslen looks at the background, development and future opportunities for the Russian model, a longer-range version than the Tu-204, which was touted at its launch as a major rival to the US-produced Boeing 757.
Lufthansa Italia
Richard Maslen was a guest on the inaugural flight of the German flag carrier’s new Italian operation, Lufthansa Italia, which has been formed to fill a void following Alitalia’s downsizing.
Viking Airlines
After securing a new investor during 2008, the Swedish charter has begun to upgrade its fleet. It is also planning the launch of a new corporate identity this summer as it expands its activities in the UK market.
Kenmore Air
Tony Dixon visits the northwest of the USA to see for himself how one airline delivers passengers from A to B – often without the use of a runway.
Air Namibia
Sebastien Schmitz reports from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, on the development of the country’s national carrier.
From the ground up
Mick Britton analyses the creation and growth of the main and regional hubs from around the United Kingdom.
Oneworld alliance
To mark a decade since its formation, the global airline grouping has introduced a new standard alliance livery that will be adopted by its member carriers.
Naples International Airport
Marco Finelli visits a southern Italian hub with growing ambitions and passengers but little space in which to expand.
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All the latest news from the global airline scene including: 787 order cancellations, Air France new livery, AEA members report weak traffic, Superjet 100 flight tests, New economy food on Qatar Airways, New Southwest logo jet and much more!
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AIRPORTS OF THE WORLD MARCH/APRIL ISSUE – OUT NOW
Featuring:
Let Battle Begin!
After years of speculation, London Heathrow’s third runway and sixth terminal were approved in January, and operator BAA has been instructed to accelerate planning for both. Bruce Hales-Dutton looks at what is set to become a complex battle between supporters and protestors.
Bremen – The Ryanair Effect
Marco Finelli reviews the recent growth at Bremen Airport and looks at how the arrival of low-cost carrier Ryanair has turned around the fortunes of the North-East German facility.
Reykjavik – Difficult Choices Ahead
As Iceland’s economy struggles in the harsh global downturn, Matt Falcus ponders the future of Reykjavik’s city airport following a close vote on its future by the population.
Island Hopping in Hawaii
Airports play a vital communications role within the Hawaiian islands as well as providing links to the US mainland, as Marco Finelli discovered when he visited Kahului and Lihue.
Athens – Herculean Crossroads
Luigi Vallero visits Athens International Airport, a Herculean waypoint serving an ancient and strategic gateway city.
Adriatic Aspirations
Sebastien Schmitz visited the modernised, and still expanding, Tirana International Airport – a new gateway to Albania.
Borneo: The New Gateway to Asia?
Brunei International Airport is the nation’s major aviation hub. Luigi Vallero looks at its past, present and potential future.
Oceania Crossroad
Paul Howard visits Port Moresby International Airport, the main point of access to Papua New Guinea and an airfield steeped in history.
All the latest news from the global airport scene including: Delays to new Dubai Airport, Bristol plans on show, Atlanta looks for funding, Edinburgh’s £40m boost and much more!
Airports of the World March/April issue is available now for just £4.10 PLUS FREE P&P from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
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AIR International February issue – OUT NOW
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Also Featuring:
Royal Air Force in Scotland
A significant proportion of the RAF’s front-line aircraft is based in Scotland. Mark McEwan and Berry Vissers review the Services presence in the country.
A Star Rising in the East
Ian Sheppard profiles Turkish Airlines, which has significantly expanded its fleet in the last few years and is assessing options for another major order.
A More Aggressive Toucan
Building on the success of the Tucano, Embraer designed the Super Tucano to meet US and Brazilian requirements. David Willis looks at the aircraft’s long gestation and its success in the light strike and training markets.
Why Airlines Fail
Credit crunch, banking crisis, economic downturn – all spell hard times for most businesses. But airlines seem particularly vulnerable and some more than others. Bruce Hales-Dutton finds out what goes wrong and why.
Return of the Goose
Iconic 1930’s seaplane, the Grumman G-21 Goose, is back in production- Geoff Jones goes down to the water’s edge to investigate.
Clipper of the Skies
Boeing C-40A Clippers are replacing the US Navy’s C-9B Skytrain II’s and DC-9-33s. Ted Carlson/Fotodynamics.net visited VR-59 ‘The Lone Star Express’ to see how this new addition to the fleet is performing.
Aircraft of the RAF – Part 10 Sentry AEW.1
Jon Lake describes the career of the Boeing E-3D Sentry AEW.1 in RAF service.
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All the latest civil and military news including: Hercules TP400 test bed, CH-146 Griffons in Afghanistan, Paveway IV enters RAF service, A320 winglet testing, Northwest Boeing 747 painted in Delta colours, Iraqi JetRangers and much more!
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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!
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Hurricane Salute
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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.
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– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
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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.
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RAF Official Calendar 2009 [M106]
The Official Royal Air Force 2009 Calendar features 12 superb images of iconic aircraft from across the history of the RAF, from the historic Lancaster Bomber to the futuristic Eurofighter Typhoon. Also featured is a centre-page tribute to English aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith.
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The Magic of Flight [DVD277]
The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking manoeuvres. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them and the human potential of training and performance
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Wild Blue Yonder [B293]
‘Two nations divided by a common language’: this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners and plumbing.
Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance.
Set over 224 high quality pages, with hundreds of full-colour and black and white original images, Wild Blue Yonder pays homage to the friendships formed in battle and their ability to stand the test of time long after the last shot is fired.
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The Airliner World Book of the Boeing 747 (BNEWBOE747)
Without question the Boeing 747 has changed the face of commercial air travel almost beyond measure. Since its entry into service in 1970 well over 1,000 have been built in a succession of more capable variants. Today the Boeing 747 remains the mainstay of the world’s long-haul airlines and it can be credited with opening up low-cost air travel to millions of people during the past 32 years.
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The Future of the 747
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March 13, 2009 at 9:28 am