KLM
How KLM kept flying as war spread through Europe
Frustrated at the consequences of war in 1940, KLM’s boss Albert Plesman dubbed the hangars full of DC-3s at Schiphol airport his “boxes of oranges”. The Aeroplane visited just before the German invasion
Insight: The popularity of premium economy class
In this month’s number-crunching insight, James Mellon, senior aviation data research analyst at Cirium, ponders the continued rise of premium economy class.
Flight review: KLM’s brand-new Premium Comfort cabin
After years of development and more than a decade of feverish industry speculation, it’s finally here. On August 31, KLM launched Premium Comfort, its first clean-sheet cabin concept since World Business Class arrived on the scene in 1994.
Embraer's 20 years of continued success with the E-Jet
It is 20 years since the Embraer E-Jet’s first flight. Bernie Baldwin discovers what getting the aircraft aloft felt like and learns more about the family’s importance to air transport
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
A double dose of Dutch
The historical ties that bind the Netherlands with the Dutch Caribbean and Guianas forged prolific, but sometimes turbulent, aviation links. Keith Otto explores the history of ALM Antillean Airlines and Surinam Airways (SLM) and their connection to Dutch flag carrier KLM
KLM resumes Teesside-Amsterdam route
The renewed flights will operate four days a week, as demand for the popular service has been growing since it was paused last year
Swissport expands airline contracts in Asia
Agreements with Air France, KLM and Air Calin have been renewed at Tokyo Narita and have expanded to Haneda and Seoul/Incheon, South Korea
KLM boosts European network with four new destinations
As the carrier prepares for the summer, the frequency and capacity of flights is set to increase
KLM: The UK’s second flag carrier?
The airline flies to more airports in Britain than any other country in its network. Key.Aero recounts how its long and complex relationship with the country shaped its current large footprint