Airliner World Magazine August 2025 Vorige editie

August 2025 issue of Airliner World, incorporating Airports of the World, goes global as editor Thomas Haynes steps onboard one of Global Airlines’ first flights from Manchester to New York/JFK. It is one of the world’s most talked-about start-ups, and we chat to founder James Asquith to delve into the carrier’s story so far.

Thomas also attended the recent IATA AGM in Delhi, which revealed a sector balancing record revenues with fragile margins, growing environmental pressures, and a need for urgent reform.

Meanwhile, Robert Veitch headed to the south of France to speak to Franck Goldnadel, CEO of Nice Airport, to find out how the facility is looking to balance its expansion plans with its path to sustainability. Lee Cross was in Athens to tell the story of AEGEAN Airlines, and how the Greek company has grown into one of Europe’s leading carriers.

Our man from Down Under reflects on Virgin Australia, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, while Richard Schuurman chats to CEO of LEVEL, Rafael Jiménez Hoyos, after the low-cost long-haul arm of IAG acquired its own AOC. Dirk Grothe visited one of the most beautiful corners of the western Philippines to meet Raymond Schwab, who flies a 68-year-old DHC-2 Beaver seaplane.

We also remember the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123 40 years ago on August 12. The accident remains the worst air disaster involving a single airliner. Stephen Skinner looks back at the events of that tragic day and the subsequent investigation.