Airliner World | October 2026
The October 2026 issue of Airliner World brings together airline transformation, fleet history and some of the biggest questions facing commercial aviation today.
We examine KLM’s efforts to restore its fortunes through its ambitious Back on Track programme, while Chris Croot assesses whether the Airbus A380 is enjoying an unlikely renaissance. In Asia, Lee Cross charts Hong Kong Airlines’ first two decades and its latest reinvention, while Robert Veitch travels to Toronto to discover how Porter Airlines has emerged as one of North America’s most interesting airline success stories.
Elsewhere, we celebrate 80 years of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, uncover the fascinating story of Morocco’s royal aircraft fleet and explore the financial and operational challenges involved in making air travel more accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Finally, we consider one of the industry’s most intriguing ‘what ifs’: what would have happened had United Airlines and American Airlines combined to create the world’s largest airline? Plus, there is all the latest news, analysis, fleet developments and photography from across the world of commercial aviation.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Airliner World October 2026.