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Ultimate obscure airlines quiz
Welcome to this week’s quiz, taking a look at the ultimate obscure airlines from around the world. Everyone knows the biggest names in the airline industry, from British Airways to Japan Air Lines, Delta Air Lines to Qantas. But how well do you know some of the world’s lesser-known carriers?
Ryanair reveals winter expansion across London
Ryanair has announced a significant expansion of its London network for the forthcoming winter season.
Russian carrier reintroduces Antonov An-12
Almost ten years after it last operated the type, Russian air cargo carrier ATRAN has re-introduced the Antonov An-12 freighter.
Ampaire: developing a hybrid-electric conversion of the Cessna 208
Ampaire is busy developing its Eco Caravan, a hybrid-electric conversion of the Cessna 208, as Dr Susan Ying, SVP Global Operations, explained to Ian Harbison in the October 2023 issue of Airliner World
Eurowings Discover rebrands
Lufthansa Group has rebranded its leisure subsidiary Eurowings Discover as Discover Airlines.
Interview: RwandAir’s CEO breaking the mould
In the October 2023 Speaking to Gordon Smith moments after being appointed as the new chair of IATA’s Board of Governors, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo discusses the challenges and opportunities of the post-pandemic era
First-hand account from 9/11 – How Concorde was reborn and died on the same day
In the September 2021 issue of Airliner World, German aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth shared his personal account of visiting Concorde at Heathrow on the day the United States came under attack in 2001
The Ultimate Defunct UK Commercial Airports Quiz
Welcome to this week’s Quiz, which looks at the UK’s forgotten commercial airports. The country is littered with abandoned airports and airfields, and while some remain as hubs for general aviation, many have disappeared altogether. Here are ten questions to test your knowledge of some of the most famous.
Brooklands Concorde simulator – What’s it like to fly Concorde
Brooklands Museum hosts the only functional Concorde flight simulator in the world. Richard Benedikz was invited to experience the simulator first-hand to find out exactly how realistic it is and reported back his experience in the December 2009 issue of Airliner World
Thailand's crazy airliner conversions: an illustrated tour
Thailand is home to a wide array of retired aircraft, many of them lovingly restored to serve as tourist attractions. We join Dirk Grothe on an extended road trip from Bangkok to Pattaya and U-Tapao to take a closer look at these colourful classics
