{"title":"Historic Commercial Aviation Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Key Publishing's dedicated collection of Modern Commercial Aviation Books, where the fascinating world of air travel unfolds. As a premier publisher committed to aviation literature, we are delighted to present an extensive array of books that delve into the intricacies, history, and evolution of commercial aviation and aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur curated selection covers a wide range of topics essential for enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious minds alike. From the inception of commercial air travel to the modern era of jetliners and global airlines, our books offer comprehensive insights into the development of this dynamic industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Our Range of Historic Commercial Aviation Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qantas-and-the-empire-flying-boat","title":"Qantas and the Empire Flying Boat","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eQantas and the Empire Flying Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBetween 1938 and 1948, Qantas Short Empire flying boats navigated a dramatic and dangerous period for commercial aviation. Qantas Empire Airways flew the Singapore–Sydney section of the pre-war Imperial Airways UK–Australia air route, the longest air service in the world at the time. The distinctive aircraft introduced a new level of luxury travel and service to the route. However, the outbreak of war in 1939 cut short this brief glamorous time and brought the Qantas boats increasingly on to the front line, with two being lost when shot down by Japanese aircraft in 1942.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eContaining over 160 stunning illustrations, many of which are previously unpublished, this book details the history of the Empire flying boats as they went from luxurious carriers to military service in roles their designers could never have envisioned, including the resupply and evacuation of Allied military forces. Only one survived the war and operated briefly before being scrapped in 1948, marking the end of an era as the baton was passed to the next generation of long-range airliners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 913870 37 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £17.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: David Crotty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39963682734131,"sku":"KB0055","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/kb0055xlarge_60be0f7f-ec0a-4825-b52e-1d0ce1b7e7ed.jpg?v=1643317448"},{"product_id":"avro-748","title":"Avro 748","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe 748 was a highly successful commercial airliner, and since the 1960s had been the go-to aircraft to open new air routes in many corners of the world. In its early days, the 748 proved its worth worldwide, operating on dirt airstrips and at high elevations and temperatures. Spanning a period of almost 30 years, this book illustrates some of the operators of the type, from the Series 1 to the Series 2B. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIllustrated with more than 100 photographs, many of which have not previously been in the public domain, this book dives into the history and global impact of the Avro 748.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeries: Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, vol 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39963692892211,"sku":"KB0076","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/kb0076xlarge_09327a87-309b-4d04-933a-84ba49d236fc.jpg?v=1643317355"},{"product_id":"soviet-era-airliners","title":"Soviet-Era Airliners","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eSoviet-Era Airliners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eWhen the Soviet Union fell in December 1991, there were close to 3,500 assorted Soviet-built airliners that could be deemed operational, the vast majority of which flew for Aeroflot. However, today they have almost all disappeared. This book follows the fortunes of the great Soviet airliners over the last three decades and looks at what happened to this immense fleet of Antonovs, Ilyushins, Tupolevs and Yaks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eIllustrated with 220 photographs, most of which have never been published before, and supported by many anecdotes, facts and figures, this book conveys the nostalgia and wonder of this tumultuous time in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 913870 62 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £15.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, vol 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Christopher Buckley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39963694071859,"sku":"KB0064","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/kb0064xlarge.jpg?v=1642514835"},{"product_id":"boeing-707","title":"Boeing 707","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d; background: white;\"\u003e707: Boeing’s First \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eJetliner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d; background: white;\"\u003eThe first widely used commercial jet, the Boeing 707, brought America into the ‘Jet Age’ of the late 1950s and created the template for worldwide air travel today. The 707 remained in production until late 1978, by which time it was too small to handle the increased passenger densities on many routes, and it was retired to make way for more-modern jetliner types. This book provides a fascinating portfolio of images depicting a wide range of Boeing 707 variants in service around the world, in passenger, cargo and military use, showcasing many of the aircraft’s diverse and colourful liveries.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 913870 89 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £15.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, vol 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Ron Mak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40273102307379,"sku":"KB0078","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/Boeing707.png?v=1657117290"},{"product_id":"water-bombers","title":"Water Bombers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCombatting the world’s forest fires from the air is the remit of water bomber aircraft. This book reviews the past and the current selection of aircraft tasked with the dangerous role of protecting our natural environment from fire. Covering America, Canada, Russia, southern Europe and other countries, the operators of these fleets and the aircraft that compose them are analysed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWith more than 230 images, this book includes the aircraft types used from World War Two fighters and bombers, piston-powered airliners and cargo aircraft of the 1950s, turboprop aircraft, wide-body jets, custom-built water bombers and helicopters with tanks or under-slung loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40273104666675,"sku":"KB0120","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/kb0120xlarge_95c97db2-4ecc-4677-b1a8-c3947cd3faf2.jpg?v=1646312160"},{"product_id":"aviation-quiz-book","title":"Aviation Quiz Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDO YOU KNOW…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhich Russian aircraft has the NATO reporting name Hoplite?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhat the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is known as in Israeli Air Force service?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhich aircraft has the ICAO designation PC12?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhat airline used the callsign ‘GYPSY’ prior to its collapse?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTest your knowledge with this quiz book, which covers all aspects of military, commercial and historic aviation. Written by two highly experienced aviation journalists, it will test the skills of every enthusiast through tailored questions that vary in difficulty. Testing the reader’s knowledge of everything across the aerospace domain – from past, present and future aircraft recognition, weapons and flight decks to airport codes and air force insignia – this quiz book is the perfect trivia time out for all aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40384461045811,"sku":"KB0171","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/AVQuizBook.png?v=1663754267"},{"product_id":"dh-hs-bae-125","title":"125: The Jet Dragon that Roared","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe 125 was originally conceived in the 1960s. Initially, the response in Europe to a business jet was lukewarm, but in North America, the benefits of jet travel were already more apparent, and the orders soon began to arrive. This interest then extended to Europe, with both civil and military operators placing orders. The 125 was the first Western aircraft to receive full certification in the former Soviet Union.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWith one eye constantly on the competition, there was a policy of continuous improvement for the aircraft, which was evident both externally and internally. More than half of the total sales were to the US, so it was inevitable that eventually production would be transferred across the Atlantic. Ultimately, this did not work out as planned and the various difficulties encountered culminated in the demise of both the aircraft and the company that built it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWith more than 150 images, this book presents the history of the aircraft from its development as a mid-cabin-sized business jet, which had huge appeal within the corporate business jet market, to its ultimate downfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeries: Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, vol 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40384461701171,"sku":"KB0181","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/125TheJetDragonThatRoared.png?v=1659349383"},{"product_id":"de-havilland-canada","title":"De Havilland Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhether in the snow, desert, jungle, on the water or at any regular airport, de Havilland Canada’s legendary transport aircraft have seen incredible service. No other aircraft manufacturer can claim its products have fulfilled so many roles in such wild and wonderful places. The iconic, go-anywhere Beaver may appear to have little in common with the muscular Buffalo or the sophisticated Dash 8, but they all share the rugged fit-for-purpose design, engineering excellence and longevity that have embraced the entire product line. 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Its growth and vast expansion mirror that of other independent airlines that formed in the aftermath of World War Two, ultimately enabling the development and growth of the overseas package holiday industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eFocusing on the aircraft acquired, its route network development and operations, this volume charts the meteoric rise of Dan-Air as its market boomed, and how it subsequently failed, losing market share and its competitive edge and failing to capitalise on significant contracts that could have saved the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eWith more than 100 photographs, this book tells the story of a commercial enterprise that helped transform the holidays of a nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 80282 566 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £15.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Airlines Series, vol 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Nigel Richardson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44373380661543,"sku":"KB0268","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-12-08T101634.942.png?v=1702030609"},{"product_id":"vickers-viscount-1","title":"Vickers Viscount","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eVickers Viscount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eFirst flown in 1948 and in service from 1953, the Viscount was manufactured to help transform the commercial travel market. In total, more than 400 were built and sold across every continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eBeloved by pilots, the groundcrew who maintained the aircraft, and by passengers, the Vickers Viscount proved to be transformative, providing air travel with pressurised cabin space, meaning a quiet journey for travellers with less noise vibration and windows that offered sweeping views.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eMany were sold to commercial airlines, while others were owned by private companies and individuals. Some changed hands quickly, while others stayed with their owners for years. Many Viscounts still exist, often now in museums and occasionally remodelled into quirky venues for lunch or weddings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eWith such a number of aircraft constructed and a long service life, inevitably there were accidents and incidents and the details of many are recounted here. This book also covers the service lives of the Viscounts, including construction and serial numbers and the routes served.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eWith more than 140 historic black and white and colour photographs, this volume offers a comprehensive guide to one of the most popular passenger aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 80282 645 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £16.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Historical Commercial Aircraft Series, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003evol 20 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Barry Lloyd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44373543878951,"sku":"KB0299","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/products\/Untitleddesign_16_bdeb0654-9ad2-4a2f-aa21-94e72ac3e031.png?v=1678271251"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-douglas-dc10","title":"McDonnell Douglas DC10","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eMcDonnell Douglas DC-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementtoproof\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eMcDonnell Douglas was formed in 1967 when the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, the company that produced the F-4 Phantom supersonic fighter and the Mercury and Gemini space capsules, bought the 47-year-old Douglas Aircraft Company. Douglas’s DC-10 design competed directly with Lockheed to produce an aircraft capable of operating from standard-length runways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementtoproof\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003ePowered by General Electric CF6-D turbofan engines and produced in a multi-company manufacturing agreement with Convair and Aeritalia, the DC-10 first flew in 1972. It is operated by a crew of three and has a basic range of 3,800 miles (6,116km) with a service ceiling of 42,000ft (12,802m). In total, 386 examples were built between 1970 and 1988. Of the commercial variants, the Series 10 is a short- to medium-haul version for domestic routes, whereas the long-range -30 and -40 versions are for extended-range and intercontinental travel. Depending on the cabin arrangement, 202–390 passengers can be carried. There have also been freighter versions and subsequent conversions, with 60 air-refuelling tankers built for the United States Air Force as the KC-10A Extender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementtoproof\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eContaining more than 180 rare and previously unseen photos from across the globe, this book is testimony to the DC-10’s versatility as a sophisticated wide-bodied jet that can fly global routes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementtoproof\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: \u003cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e978 1 80282 732 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £16.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, vol 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eRon Mak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44495320547623,"sku":"KB0333","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Untitleddesign_11_857faec0-56ba-40db-827a-930c6f21412c.png?v=1707409156"},{"product_id":"delta-air-lines","title":"Delta Air Lines","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eDelta Air Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eDelta Air Lines is one of the world’s longest serving and most successful carriers. With a fleet of more than 900 aircraft serving destinations all around the world, it is also one of the world’s largest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eThe history of Delta Air Lines reveals an inspirational account of how one man saw an opportunity to create a business in the early days of aviation, and from it, one of the most influential air carriers evolved. Founded as Huff Daland Dusters in 1925, the business was established to provide an agricultural service tackling the boll weevil using airborne spraying aircraft. Soon, opportunities came about to expand into airmail routes and passenger operations, and the rest is history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eThis fully illustrated book charts the history of Delta from its founding to today’s contemporary fleet of airliners. Also included is a review of the giant Atlanta hub operation, plus the history of some of the airlines that have become part of Delta, including Chicago \u0026amp; Southern, Northeast Airlines, Western Airlines, and Northwest Airlines, as well as that of the Delta Connection feeder carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 80282 771 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £16.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Airlines Series, vol 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Matt Falcus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928617611559,"sku":"KB0341","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-01-05T091515.828.png?v=1704446123"},{"product_id":"boeing-727","title":"Boeing 727","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBoeing 727\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eTwo years before the introduction of the Boeing 707 into service in 1958, designers at Boeing began to work on a short-\/medium-range and medium capacity airliner for use on US domestic and inter-city routes, with the ability to operate from more remote airports and shorter runways, the final outcome was the Boeing 727. Following its maiden flight in February 1963, the 727-100 entered commercial service with Eastern Air Lines one year later. Boeing went on to build a larger and more capable version of the 727, the 727-200 Advanced, which made its debut with Northeast Airlines in December 1967. In total, 1,261 series -200 aircraft were built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eWith more than 180 images, this book describes the history of the Boeing 727 from its evolution, design and development through to its entry into commercial service. In addition to passenger-carrying services, it outlines the type’s use as a ‘Quick Change’ convertible passenger-cargo variant and freighter and explores some of the modifications undertaken to improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise emissions and enhance the performance of the aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAvailable: To Pre-Order NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: \u003cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e978 1 80282 864 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £16.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e Historic Commercial Aircraft Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eNigel Richardson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46802232213799,"sku":"KB0416","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-06-06T160124.735.png?v=1717686090"},{"product_id":"el-al-airlines","title":"El Al Airlines","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eEl Al\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eThe history of El Al, the Israeli national flag carrier, dates back to September 1948, when a former Israeli Air Force C-54B-15-DO Skymaster cargo\/passenger aircraft was repurposed for paying passengers. Since that time, the airline has connected Israel with many destinations around the world, as far afield as New York in the US and Johannesburg in South Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eToday, it operates with a fleet of 46 passenger planes and one cargo aircraft. The airline’s growth and development have been determined in part by its geographical location and the politics of its nation. Challenged by the lack of opportunity to refuel mid-journey, Israel’s isolation provided the incentive and opportunity to design and build jets that flew further and used fuel more efficiently in order to travel faster across greater distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eThe airline upgrades its aircraft regularly, with new, efficient aircraft a priority. Its back catalogue of aircraft includes Boeing 707 narrow-body passenger aircraft, as well as 720s, 747s and 787 Dream liners. Today, its Boeing 787 aircraft are helping expand the airline’s routes as well as profitability. El Al’s aircraft have often participated in major humanitarian relief operations and repatriated Jewish peoples to Israel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #1d1d1d;\"\u003eWith more than 100 historic and contemporary photographs of El Al’s aircraft in action, this is a highly illustrated account of the growth and development of a national carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 5.65pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable: NOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: 978 1 80282 873\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrice: £16.99 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeries: Airlines Series, vol 21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-right: 5.65pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAuthor: Babak Taghvaee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46802602426663,"sku":"KB0425","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-01-05T091623.691.png?v=1704446190"},{"product_id":"caravelle","title":"Caravelle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistoric Commercial Aircraft Series, Vol 23;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1951, the French Ministry of Aviation announced a competition for a new medium-range aircraft. Sud Aviation’s proposal for a twin-jet powered by Rolls- Royce Avon engines was accepted and went into production as the Caravelle, built at a plant near Toulouse Blagnac airport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeveral Caravelle variants appeared during the course of series production, beginning with the 64-passenger Caravelle 1 and progressing with technological advances to the Caravelle III with modernised engines of higher thrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1964, the Super Caravelle model was put into production, with significantly improved aerodynamics and lower air resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe final development version was the Caravelle 12, which was longer than all previous versions and could carry up to 140 passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA total of 282 production examples was built until 1972, and these saw service with numerous airlines in a host of countries worldwide until the early years of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContaining more than 200 unique, rare and previously unseen photos from across the globe, this book is testimony to the Caravelle’s versatility as an advanced development that made jet aircraft a familiar fixture on medium-range routes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Key Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55299076948351,"sku":"KB0468","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/2344\/9395\/files\/Yourparagraphtext_96.png?v=1752760213"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.keypublishing.com\/collections\/modern-commercial-books-copy.oembed","provider":"Key Publishing Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}