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QUIZ: The Ultimate Birmingham Airport quiz! (part one)

Turning our quizzing efforts closer to home this week, we present to you the Ultimate Birmingham Airport Quiz.

10 fiendishly fun questions for you to enjoy on the Second City's airport.

Good luck!

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What sports teams do Saudia sponsor?

Saudia is the latest airline to delve into the high-profile world of sports sponsorship. Airliner World speaks to the carrier’s corporate marketing and communications advisor Ibrahim Binaquil to find out why.

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AIR International May 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

Win! 1 of 5 copies of PLANE starring Gerard Butler

Closing date: 19 July 2023

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Inside Bombardier's rapidly expanding service centre network

Bombardier Aviation has rapidly expanded its business jet service centre network around the world. Ian Harbison gives us a run-through of the key global developments over an industrious few months.

Sparks fly from Ryanair 737 during landing incident

The nose wheel of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 failed while landing at Dublin Airport on Sunday (April 9).

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The secrets behind Malta's blossoming aviation sector

Tom Batchelor speaks to key players from the blossoming Maltese civil aviation scene to discover some of the secrets behind its recent success.

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Why did the Mitsubishi SpaceJet fail?

With prototypes flying and firm orders in place, why did Mitsubishi axe its regional jet programme? Mark Broadbent details the turbulent times which led to the cancellation of the SpaceJet project.

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BA Euroflyer: the inside story of Britain's newest airline

It isn’t everyday that a new British airline launches, and it’s even rarer to gain an insider glimpse into its formation. Sam Pritchard, programme director at BA Euroflyer gives us an exclusive insight into how the ambitious new venture took flight.

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FIGAS: Is this the world's most unusual airline?

Chris Smith speaks with Troyd Bowles, chief pilot at the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), to learn more about the operation of one of the world’s most unusual airlines.

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The Latest Commercial Aviation News All in One Place

Commercial aviation covers a broad range of topics from airlines to airports and manufacturers to operators. This page has everything you need to stay on top of all the latest news from the industry. Whether you’re looking for engineering and manufacturing updates from the likes of Boeing and Airbus or want to see all the latest technological innovations in commercial flight, you’re in the right place. From small private jets from Honda through to 400+ seater commercial long-haul airliners like the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, we’ll cover all the latest news and updates for you. We’ve also split this section out into smaller sections to help you find articles relevant to you. Take a look at our categories below to find what you’re looking for,

Commercial Aviation News

Be the first to read about all the latest commercial aviation news including mergers and acquisitions, as well as new international routes and airlines updating their fleets. Looking for the latest stories on industry giants including Boeing, Airbus and Gulfstream? Then you’re in the right place.

Airport News

For all the latest news on how international and domestic airports around the world are dealing with environmental challenges, changes in traveller habits and passenger volume increases, take a look at our Airport News section

Airport Technology

Take a closer look at how technology is driving change and innovation at airports from the logistics of passenger flow through terminal buildings to safety checks. As an industry spanning the globe, aviation technology moves quickly, with airports often testing and adopting new systems regularly to meet local and international legislations surrounding environmental and security challenges. We have everything you need all in one place.

Aviation Engineering

Read all of our articles on aviation engineering, from the latest Rolls Royce commercial jet engines to new models of aircraft and engineering projects at international airports around the world. From civil and commercial airliners through to military fighter jets, the aviation industry covers a range of technological challenges being overcome with impressive engineering feats.

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