Airliner World Magazine

TRANSFORMING A TITAN
Inside the July 2026 issue of Airliner World, we lead with Transforming a Titan, a detailed look at British Airways’ major transformation programme. First announced in 2024, the initiative represents one of the most significant periods of change for the UK flag carrier in recent years, touching everything from customer experience and fleet investment to technology, operations and the airline’s wider brand positioning. Bernie Baldwin reports on the key elements of the programme, its progress so far, and what it could mean for the future of BA.

Meanwhile, Keith Mwanalushi marks a decade since the Airbus A220 made its commercial debut. Once regarded as something of an underdog, the “little jet that could” has become one of the most talked about aircraft in its class – but where does the programme go next?

Lee Cross turns back the clock to examine the early US career of the Boeing 747, exploring how the jumbo jet became a symbol of glamour and ambition, while also presenting airlines with a very real commercial challenge. While, Martin Needham investigates the demise of Spirit Airlines and the sizeable gap its collapse has left in the US aviation industry.

We also head to South America, as Edward Paine reports from Routes Americas 2026 in Rio de Janeiro and examines GOL’s international ambitions as the Brazilian carrier prepares for its first widebody operations. In Africa, Andreas Spaeth profiles Airlink, one of the continent’s standout regional airline success stories, while closer to home Robert Veitch visits London City Airport to discover how the capital’s compact downtown gateway is planning for the future.

With in-depth features, expert analysis and global coverage, the July 2026 issue offers another packed tour of the commercial aviation world.