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Transformation
The Kuwaiti
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An Airliner World
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Island-hopping in Hawaii
JULY 2020
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M A N A G E M E N T
S A L E S ,
L O A N S
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E X C H A N G E S
S U R P L U S
M A N A G E M E N T
B A S E
M A I N T E N A N C E
R E P R E S E N TAT I O N
L E A S I N G
C O N T R A C T
S U P P O R T
L O G I S T I C S
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L A R G E S T
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Welcome
boss Michael O’Leary – rarely without an opinion on
ello and welcome to your July issue of
such matters – describing the measures as “idiotic”
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and “un-implementable”.
As many countries across Europe start
Others argue that if there is real value in isolating those
relaxing their quarantine arrangements,
arriving from overseas, why wasn’t this policy adopted at
the UK appears to be taking a slightly
the start of the outbreak? The phrase ‘too little, too late’ is
different approach. On May 22, Home Secretary Priti
Patel confirmed that the British government would
begin
one that I’ve heard frequently by those who want to see a
enforcing a two-week quarantine period for international tougher line taken, even if it means further hardship for
the already beleaguered commercial aviation sector.
travellers arriving in the UK from June 8. According to
With so many competing interests and intense
officials, the core reasoning behind the move – which
lobbying from all sides, governments both here in the
will be reviewed every three weeks – is to keep the
UK and around the world are facing the
COVID-19 transmission rate down and
unenviable task of balancing public safety
prevent “a devastating second wave”
with the health of the economy.
which could undo some of the progress
Its immense complexity, coupled
made since March.
with the rapid pace at which this crisis
While there are a handful of exceptions
continues to unfold, is clearly leaving
for essential workers such as road
many questions unanswered for the
haulage drivers, the vast majority of
industry and consumers alike.
inbound passengers by air, sea and rail
If you would like to share your view on
will be affected by the new rules. The
the current situation facing the aviation
news is a major blow not only for British
sector, or if you have a story idea or
airlines, who had pinned their hopes
question, we’d love to hear from you. As
on a late summer surge in outbound
the vast majority of the
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bookings, but also for overseas operators
team continue to work from home, email
who were intending to fly hundreds
remains the best way to keep in touch:
of thousands of leisure and business
airlinerworld@keypublishing.com.
passengers into the UK.
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British Airways Aérospatiale-
Over recent weeks we’ve also boosted
Many senior figures in the industry
BAC Concorde, G-BOAD (c/n 100-010), rolls out
the number of news items, features and
who I have spoken to in recent days are
on landing at London Heathrow.
quizzes that we publish on our social
furious at what they see as a botched
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media channels. To receive the latest
approach to easing the country out
insights make sure you follow @_AirlinerWorld on Twitter
of lockdown. Talk of quarantine-free foreign travel via
and check out Facebook.com/AirlinerWorld.
‘air bridges’ was raised by the transport secretary in the
House of Commons, only to be pooh-pooh’d shortly
Wherever you are in the world, I hope you’re keeping
afterwards by Downing Street. There was also an initial
safe and that you enjoy the July edition.
statement suggesting that France would be excepted as
part of a wider bi-lateral deal, but this too was subject to a
Gordon Smith
rather confusing U-turn. In addition to private concerns,
Group Editor
on-the-record commentary has also been scathing,
with Airlines UK, a major trade body, suggesting that the
quarantine will “effectively kill air travel” and Ryanair
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The
Team
Gordon Smith
Group Editor,
Commercial Aviation
Martin Needham
Assistant Editor
Thomas Lee
Assistant Editor
Carol Randall
Associate Editor,
Commercial Aviation
Thomas Haynes
Digital Reporter
Andy O’Neil
Designer
Andy Mason
Advertising Manager
Rebecca Antoniades
Ad Production/Design
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Maleth-Aero
is leasing two ex-Virgin
Atlantic Airbus A340-600s
from Bournemouth-
based European Aviation
Group. The jets have been
transporting personal
protective equipment on
behalf of the NHS and wear
markings to reflect this.
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JAMES OATES
www.key.aero
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Global News
Airliner World’s
comprehensive coverage of global
news including Virgin Atlantic’s radical overhaul, Delta
dropping the 777, Thai getting a last-minute lifeline and
is it sunset for Qantas' Project Sunrise?
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From Dubai to the World
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Keeping the Edge
Airliner World’s
Gordon Smith speaks with Nabil Sultan,
Emirates’ divisional senior vice president of cargo, to
learn how the carrier pivoted its COVID-19 operations.
Gary Kershaw, Qatar Airways' UK and Ireland country
manager, provides fresh insight into the Doha-based
airline’s phased rebuilding strategy.
this
month
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Opening Skies Over Africa
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Bus Station to Aviation...
Regarded as the world’s first low-cost airline, Skyways
Coach-Air mobilised the coach companies of England
to create one of aviation’s earliest hub and spoke
networks, as Charles Woodley reveals.
Africa’s civil aviation sector continues to grow, but faces
mounting challenges to build a sustainable regional
market, as Keith Nuthall, Paul Cochrane and Wachira
Kigotho explain in this special report.
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Flying with First Officer Eva
As a first officer flying Boeing 747 freighters, Eva Claire
Marseille is the envy of her enormous social media
following. Louise Rose Jones chats with the Hong Kong-
based pilot to learn how she achieved her dream.
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Cut Up in the Cotswolds
What the War Spoiled)
As many airlines shrink their fleets, the teardown
industry could see fresh demand. Mark Gregory, Air
Salvage International’s founder and managing director,
talks to
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about this latest challenge.
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The Spoils of War (and
Airliner World’s
Martin Needham investigates the curious
case of Iraqi Airways and its attempts to expand its fleet
during the invasion of Kuwait in 1990-91.
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Speedbird 001
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Deliveries
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MRO News
There is no flight more iconic than BA1. Originally applied
to Concorde, today its legacy continues on a subsonic
scale, as Martyn Cartledge discovers.
The latest commercial acquisitions.
Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul
providers around the world.
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Historic Aviation
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Aviation Training
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Departure Gate
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Air Safety
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A View Worth a
Thousand Words
News from the world of preservation.
A round-up of recent developments.
A selection of readers’ comments.
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Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
Competition among inter-island flights is fierce, so it
takes a stand-out competitor to break the mould, as
Matteo Legnani learns in Hawaii.
See pages
28-29
for details
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