Günter Endres
NewsWorld Airliners Directory: New players continue to challenge in regional sector
The regional aircraft market is changing, as new aircraft from China and Japan are moving closer to service introduction, having largely overcome early difficulties, and Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 is proving itself in service
NewsWorld Airliner Directory: Airbus v Boeing is a war on two fronts
The campaign for market share between Airbus and Boeing is being fought on two fronts. In single-aisles, both airframers have adopted similar gameplans by re-engining existing models and – with bulging backlogs and plans to ramp up monthly production between now and the end of the decade – are in ...
NewsIN FOCUS: STOL twin-props show enduring appeal
The continued success of the resurrected Twin Otter in particular has confirmed the need for economic and rugged aircraft capable of operating in diverse environments
NewsIN FOCUS: Recession woes continue at small end of cargo conversion market
The cargo market is only slowly emerging from the doldrums of the global recession, which has also had a negative effect on the conversion of smaller passenger types into cargo feeder aircraft
NewsGulf carriers carriers ride out local unrest headwinds
Middle East airlines are feeling some pain from the political unrest in the region, but the impact has been minimal so far on the network carriers. Emirates...
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Low-fare levies prompt call for rights rethink
European regulators are being urged to rewrite passenger rights legislation in the wake of new levies being imposed by low-cost airlines. Ryanair is...
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European transport strategy strikes positive note for aviation
Industry encouraged by commitment to mobility in European Commission's ambitious long-term transport policy
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Middle East unrest keepts traffic pressure on
Middle East carriers' revenue suffers as local troubles impact passenger numbers on flights in the region The ongoing turmoil in parts of the Middle...
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Focus: The evolving Russian market
Russia's rescue plan for six regional carriers - their consolidation into Aeroflot - has still some way to go before being fully realised, and raises many...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Regional cargo conversions' role reversal
The transformation from small passenger airliner to freighter has led to an increase in popularity for some aircraft types BAE Systems Converting...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Small regional types' difficult gestation
The small aircraft market is not a cheerful place as manufacturers struggle to find buyers and development projects flounder Bringing new small niche...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Mixed messages from Russia and China on regional programmes
A focus on regional jets has meant that development of small turboprops has all but been forgotten in China and Russia
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WORLD AIRLINERS: STOL twin-props' revival secured
Series 400 Twin Otters are scheduled for delivery to Vietnam from 2012-14, and will be allocated to the navy To the surprise of...
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World Airlines 2010: Qualified optimism
Industry turmoil over the last year has prompted more consolidation moves among the main players, but our new look World Airlines directory is as big as ever. And IATA is optimistic the turnaround has begun
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Slow burners
Although production of the older Russian and Chinese regional types runs at a trickle, upgrades are still being developed
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Turning back time
Reliability, ruggedness, versatility, economy and excellent short take-off and landingperformance have been the hallmark of two unpressurised turboprops long out of production. But now, the former de Havilland Canada Twin Otter and Germany's Dornier 228 are poised to re-enter production.
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Niche benefits
During the summer, France-based GECI International marked a new phase in its aim to maintain a presence in the light utility twin-turboprop market
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World Airlines directory 2009 - Crisis Management
Huge losses are hitting the airline industry round the world and carriers are tightening their belts - but will the chaos lead to changes and a more solid future?