In the February of Airliner World, we go from A to Flybe, discovering the secrets behind the Exeter-based regional carriera€ s remarkable turnaround. We also celebrate 25 years of Munich Airport, the first on the Continent to be awarded a Skytrax five-star rating, and we witness the handover of the first Bombardier CS300 to launch customer airBaltic.

Elsewhere in this edition, we join Belavia for the last scheduled service of the venerable Tupolev Tu-154, head on board China Airlinesa€ first Airbus A350 XWB, and hear first-hand about the trials and tribulations facing pilots in Canadaa€ s frozen far north. We also examine the complex issues facing airlines in the Caribbean, and we chat to Norwegiana€ s Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Ramdahl about Boeing 787s, 737 MAXs and the carriera€ s bold expansion plans.

Lastly, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a photospread from the recent Iran Air Show at Kish Island, plus 787 Dreamliner debut for Air France, Air Tanzania orders the C Series, Etihad and TUI combine to create a new European leisure carrier, CityJet ends its interest in Stobart Air, and Alaska Aira€ s merger with Virgin America receives regulatory approval. We also have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a 12-month subscription in our Caption Competition.