Aussie-based Bonza unveils HUGE launch plans
The Australian low-cost sector looks set for a major shake-up after independent, low-cost entrant, Bonza, recently revealed the blueprints for its initial route map, consisting of an impressive 16 destinations across 25 routes – all domestic – as part of what it claims to be “the largest launch announcement in Australian aviation history”.
A look at Africa's aviation industry
Tom Batchelor examines the challenges and opportunities posed as the continent seeks to strengthen its routes
Retro planespotting at Nairobi in the 1970s
Bob O'Brien gives us a treat as he delves into his extensive collection to share some of the best snaps of Nairobi’s Embakasi Airport – better known today as Jomo Kenyatta International – the main gateway to Kenya’s capital and surrounding country, taken during the 1970s.
Why airline liveries are found on non-airliners
Martin Needham compiles a fascinating snapshot of some well-known airline liveries found on smaller and often unexpected aircraft types
How airlines’ Covid struggles are helping private jet operators
While the airline industry continues to be heavily impacted by Covid-19, private aviation appears to have been largely immune to the pandemic by comparison. Thomas Haynes spoke with Ian Moore, VistaJet’s chief commercial officer, to find out more
Airlines hail ‘landmark day’ as UK moves to scrap Covid travel testing
The decision to remove Covid testing for fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England has been welcomed by UK airlines.
The ten airlines to watch in 2022
Welcome to the very first Airliner World Powerlist. As the world’s largest-selling commercial aviation magazine, we thought it was high time to recognise the operators we think will be high-flyers in the year ahead.
The rise of Ethiopian Airlines
The rise of Ethiopian Airlines has been a remarkable achievement. In this exclusive extract from a new book, ‘Ethiopian Airlines The African Aviation Powerhouse’ by Jozef Mols, we examine two chapters in the flag carrier’s fascinating history
Eastern promise: Asia-Pacific aviation
The Asia-Pacific region has been badly impacted by the pandemic. Tom Batchelor looks at measures being taken by aviation stakeholders to ensure its recovery
Quiz: Defunct European airlines - Part 2
Can you identify these defunct airlines from their livery and tail? Let us know what score you get!