Aviation
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Hitting heights
Home to manufacturers and suppliers, Montréal is a leading aviation centre. At the forefront is Bombardier, whose new C Series planes will benefit Québec province and ‘Brand Canada’.
Asia
China ushers in a new age of seaplane travel as Vietnam attempts to wean its citizens off their scooters.
Hot and cold
The chief executive of Portuguese national airline TAP on how he’s seen the flag-carrier through turbulent times – and why workaholics are not to be trusted.
Gaining altitude: Afghan aviation
With Nato handing control of its airfields to Afghanistan and the impoverished nation seeking foreign investment, is the Afghan economy about to take off?
Gaining altitude
With the global demand for pilots climbing, meet the next generation of aviators and discover one flight school that, despite facing threats from a turbulent industry, is undeniably in the ascendancy.
At your service: Finnair Flight Academy
Countries are investing in tourism beyond just hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants learning the fine art of hospitality at the world’s best schools.
Vocal heroes
When Qantas wedded its brand to an Australian anthem, it was an ad man’s dream. After nearly 20 years, the campaign is still strong thanks to the children’s choirs that bring it to life.
Come fly with me
The friendly faced White Hat Volunteers at Canada’s Calgary International Airport help holiday makers, businessfolk and refugees alike travel from A to B.
Ground control
Our editor in chief knows the appeal of landing close to the action versus being stranded in the sticks. Will today's city-planners see the benefits of central airports and get on board?
Air mettle
In the commercial battle for our skies, Airbus has planted its European standard firmly in Boeing's US soil. But with new players entering the game, the old duopoly faces more crowded skies.
