PHOTO: AIRBUS

A380 in Service—One Year and Counting

by A Double-Decker Bus Driver

In the December 2008 and January 2009 issues the author described the Airbus A380-800 training program: in the classroom, simulator, and 'hands-on' flying. Now, with the first year of line flights in his log book, this captain discusses the techniques, requisites, and his experiences and opinions of flying the ‘big bus’ in the ‘real world’.

PHOTO: ANDREAS SPAETH

Kabul Airport: Rising from the Rubble

by Andreas Spaeth

With a new international terminal, more scheduled flights, and a civilian administration expected soon, Kabul  International Airport (KAIA) is poised to become a symbol of a revitalized Afghanistan.

PHOTO: ERYL CRUMP

Olympic Air: New Greek Flag Carrier

by Eryl Crump

Europe’s newest flag carrier, Olympic Air, was officially launched on October 15 at a glitzy party in a hangar at Athens Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport.

PHOTO: LONDON CITY

BA's Tale of Two Cities

On September 29, British Airways began all-business class service between London (City) and New York (JFK) using two new 32-seat Airbus A318-112s.

PHOTO: CHARLES KENNEDY

In-flight on an Ill-fated Il-62

by Charles Kennedy

On July 24, 2009, an Ilyushin Il-62M operating on behalf of Aria Air, was destroyed in a landing accident at Mashhad, Iran, at the conclusion of Flight IRX1525. This fatal accident ended Il-62 operations in Iran after only four months, and forced the permanent grounding of Aria Air. A first-hand account of flying on IRX1525 and the accident aircraft a few weeks before the crash.

PHOTO: MAC AF UHR

Missed it by that much...

by Mac af Uhr

Grab the jump-seat of an Air Pacific Boeing 737NG for a check-ride between Fiji and Australia.

PLUS

Those Wonderful Ads

by Bill McBride

Boeing 747: Take Two—On First Service

by Ed Davies

Dodgers Convair-Liner was in League of its Own

by Tom Edwards

Finding the Right Formula for Euro LCCs

by Ewan Partridge

From Sonja with Love

by Nuala C Galbari

DEPARTMENTS

Both Sides

Clayton Taylor relishes friendship with Brothers in Aviation.

Coach Flyer

N Senthilkumaran discovers adventure in paradise with Riau Airlines.

Debrief

Stan Solomon offers a varied selection of anecdotes from the Airways.

Mailbag

Our global forum for our readers’ opinions, feedback, and contributions.

News from the Airways

Colorfully illustrated highlights of the major news developments from North America and around the world, including fleet changes, new airlines, and new paint schemes.

Veteran & Vintage

Luigi Vallero visits the Air Portugal TAP Museum.

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